EFF threatens legal action over SA’s reported Starlink deal
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 6 hours ago The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has condemned news reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to offer regulatory assurances to Elon Musk's... →
New technology uses sound to recover 92% of platinum from hydrogen fuel cell stacks 
By: Martin Creamer Updated 6 hours ago New technology, which uses sound to recover 92% of platinum from hydrogen fuel cell stacks and provide a major boost to the platinum economy, is... →
Mashatile confident in SA-France cooperation as he meets French business federation
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 6 hours ago Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Tuesday expressed confidence in South Africa and France strengthening their economic links and encouraging... →
Nigeria's central bank holds benchmark rate at 27.50%
By: Reuters Updated 7 hours ago Nigeria's central bank kept its monetary policy rate unchanged at 27.50% its governor Olayemi Cardoso said on Tuesday. Most economists polled by... →
South Africa to offer Musk Starlink deal before Trump meeting
By: Bloomberg 20th May 2025 South Africa’s government plans to offer Elon Musk a workaround of local Black ownership laws for his Starlink internet service to operate in the... →
ANC policies misaligned with voter preferences – IRR survey
By: Thabi Shomolekae 20th May 2025 Recent survey findings from the South African Institute of Race Relations show that the African National Congress faces significant risks if it... →
South Africa still committed to coal, and to upgrading the national grid
By: Rebecca Campbell 20th May 2025 South African Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa on Tuesday reaffirmed the country’s commitment to coal-based energy. He was... →
Tanzania deports foreign activists supporting detained opposition leader
By: Reuters 20th May 2025 Tanzanian authorities arrested and later deported human rights activists from Kenya and Uganda who had travelled to Dar es Salaam to observe a... →
Africa, including South Africa, must be allowed to exploit its resources – Ramokgopa
By: Rebecca Campbell 20th May 2025 Africa, including South Africa, had to be able to fulfil its developmental potential. So highlighted South African Electricity and Energy Minister... →
CoJ promises forensic investigation into sale of Diepkloof Hostel following deadly clash
By: Sashnee Moodley 20th May 2025 City of Johannesburg Human Settlements MMC Mlungisi Mabaso has assured Diepkloof residents in Soweto that the municipality will launch a forensic... →
South African rand steady ahead of budget, US meeting
By: Reuters 20th May 2025 South Africa's rand was steady on Tuesday, as investor focus turned towards this week's budget speech and a meeting between President Cyril... →
Govt offers condolences, condemns Diepkloof violence
By: Sashnee Moodley 20th May 2025 Government said on Tuesday that while it “regrets” the two lives lost during the violent protests in Diepkloof, in Soweto on Monday, it condemned... →
Nigeria to hold rates again on hazy inflation outlook
By: Bloomberg 20th May 2025 Policymakers at Nigeria’s central bank are set to keep the key interest rate on hold for a second straight meeting to get a better grasp of the... →
