The Best New Safari Camps Of 2025
Africa, cradle of humankind, is home to a quarter of all mammal species and the world’s largest surviving populations of terrestrial megafauna. For many, the chance to experience an African safari is simply an unforgettable vacation—empty-nesters looking to feel like honeymooners; solo travelers on a mental detox; families making intergenerational memories. But for others, entering the continent’s primal wilderness […]
What’s Ahead For Key Sectors In South Africa In 2025?
As South Africa has moved into 2025, key sectors including energy, finance, technology, manufacturing, and more are already experiencing significant shifts. These sectors will continue to evolve in response to economic, social, and global trends. International events, innovation, and the drive for sustainability will drive developments across industries, whilst ongoing challenges including policy shifts, infrastructure […]
The Nuts And Bolts Of Public-Private Partnerships
By Zen Dlamini, Executive Head: Infrastructure (Sovereign and Public Sector), Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking Reliable infrastructure isn’t just a convenience; it’s a prerequisite for a thriving business environment which in turn enables sustainable economic development. Without it, foreign investors may look elsewhere and the ripple effect can be far-reaching, impacting trade and even driving […]
The Algorithm For Equality Rewiring STEM To Accelerate Girls And Women
By Christina Naidoo, COO Huawei South Africa The world runs on algorithms. They power economies, industries, and the way we experience daily life, but algorithms are only as good as the data they are built on. The structures governing STEM have been trained on flawed inputs, reinforcing patterns that have kept women on the margins […]
The Importance Of Power Pools For Africa’s Energy Growth
As Africa’s energy demand continues to rise, regional power pools have become a cornerstone for ensuring energy security, driving economic growth, and fostering cross-border electricity trade. Power pools play a critical role in integrating electricity markets, optimising resource allocation, and enabling countries to share energy generation capacity efficiently. The Southern African Power Pool (SAPP), Eastern Africa Power Pool […]
Egypt Tells Rubio: Arab States Reject Trump’s Plan to Displace Gaza’s Palestinians
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has communicated the Arab states’ unequivocal rejection of President Donald Trump’s plan for Palestinians to the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Trump has, in recent times, suggested that Palestinians be relocated from Gaza to neighboring Egypt and Jordan with no right of return. Trump’s plan will also see the […]
Ghana Bars Non-essential Travel for Government Officials to Curb Spending
Ghana’s President John Mahama has placed a ban on non-essential travel for government officials in a bid to reduce government expenditure amid the nation’s economic challenges. Mahama announced this directive during the recent swearing-in of 17 new cabinet ministers in Accra. He stated that only essential travel, pre-approved by the office of the chief of […]
Nigeria’s Non-oil Exports Surged by 20.7% in 2024
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has disclosed that Nigeria exported 7.2 million tons of non-oil products, valued at $5.45 billion, in 2024. According to Dr. Nonye Ayeni, the NEPC’s director, the West African country exported 20.7% more non-oil produce in 2024 than in 2023, expanding its export destinations to 126 countries. She pointed to […]
Kremlin Prioritizes Africa: New Deals and Currency Initiatives Signal Strategic Shift
Russia is increasingly prioritizing Africa as a key region for expanding its global influence, according to Vyacheslav Volodin, Speaker of the Russian State Duma – the country’s lower house of assembly. Volodin made this statement during a recent meeting with Djibouti’s National Assembly Chairman, Dileita Mohamed Dileita, emphasizing that Moscow’s deepening ties with African nations […]
South Africa Considering Exempting Musk from Black Ownership Rules
South Africa is exploring a potential workaround to its Black economic empowerment rules to attract investments from Elon Musk’s companies. Under current regulations, firms that wish to operate in the country must allocate at least 30% of their operations to Black locals. However, government officials are considering an “equity equivalent” option—potentially in the form of […]
