About 180,000 Zimbabweans Working in South Africa Welcome Ruling to Stop Deportation
Pretoria’s High Court ruled the government’s plan to terminate their special residency permits was unconstitutional. The High Court’s decision is a blow to South Africa’s Home Affairs Ministry and a win for Zimbabweans, many of whom have been in South Africa for more than a decade, having left neighboring Zimbabwe amid political and economic turmoil […]
Pemba Airport Redevelopment is Set to Boost Tourism as Zanzibar Attracts Foreign Investment
The projects are funded by Citibank London and Deutsche Bank London, with government guarantees provided by the British government through the United Kingdom Export Finance (UKEF) Export Credit Agency. In September 2022 and January 2023, the government of Zanzibar authorized and signed the business contracts with the contractors. The 48 km Tunguu-Makudunchi Road in Unguja […]
BMW to Build Plug-in Hybrids in South Africa
The German car manufacturer has announced that, as of next year, its X3 models will be exported from South Africa to countries all over the world. They will be produced in the company’s Rosslyn plant with an investment of $225m; said Milan Nedeljkovic, chairman of the management board of BMW South Africa, in a statement. […]
UN Peacekeeping Missions in Africa Struggle to Fulfill Mandate in the States in which they Operate
United Nations’ peacekeeping missions in countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), South Sudan, Mali, and the Central African Republic (CAR) are struggling to succeed. The forces, who operate under strict guidelines, are unable to ensure general security, stabilize volatile situations or even protect civilians. Some analysts say that such a scenario is far […]
South African Company Lexie Hearing Named on TIME100 Most Influential Companies List
Developed by hearX Group and a market leader in US hearing healthcare, Lexie Hearing is on the list, alongside fellow African companies M-KOPA Solar and Zipline as well as many famous global names such as SpaceX, Apple and Stripe. Developed by hearX Group, an impact-driven company that has provided over two million hearing tests in […]
Using Creative Makeup as a Way to Portray Strong African Women
Fredde Tchibinda uses artistic makeup to enhance and celebrate women who are making a difference in Senegal. In her studio and out in the streets of Dakar, she designs and creates striking portraits that enhance and celebrate women’s strength and confidence. Her subjects include eco-feminists and women protecting street children in Dakar, and her work […]
