by AKANI CHAUKE JOHANNESBURG – SOUTH African consumer confidence deteriorated sharply in the second quarter of 2026 as the economic fallout from the Iran conflict and the temporary closure of the
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by MKHOKHELI NCUBEFILABUSI – TUCKED away in the southern reaches of Zimbabwe, Insiza District is one of Matabeleland South Province’s most promising yet largely undiscovered tourism destinations. Located between Bulawayo
by NJABULO MKHIZE DURBAN – THE SPAR Group has reported a significant decline in profitability for the six months ended 27 March 2026, underscoring a difficult trading period that has
by SAAD MUSE in Mogadishu & AMADOU NDIAYE in DakarMOGADISHU – CONCERNS are mounting among football stakeholders and supporters worldwide over what critics describe as the increasing politicisation of the
by SAVIOUS KWINIKA JOHANNESBURG – AFRICA’S energy landscape is undergoing a structural transformation, with renewable energy financing now significantly outpacing investment in non-renewable power generation. In 2025, Standard Bank’s funding for
by MARIA MACHARIA NAIROBI – THE inABLE Inclusive Africa Conference 2026, a platform that continues to champion digital accessibility and inclusion across the continent, has opened in Kenya. William Gitau,
by AKANI CHAUKEJOHANNESBURG – FIRST National Bank (FNB) has warned of mounting pressure on South African consumers and businesses following the South African Reserve Bank’s decision to raise interest rates
by AKANI CHAUKEJOHANNESBURG – MTN has reaffirmed its commitment to Africa’s growth and digital transformation as the continent marked Africa Day, highlighting the company’s role as one of the continent’s
by SAVIOUS KWINIKAJOHANNESBURG – AFRICA’S diaspora sends more than US$100 billion (about R1.8 trillion) home every year—yet many of those same citizens say they are being shut out by their
by SAVIOUS KWINIKAJOHANNESBURG – GLOBAL automotive momentum took a decisive turn for South Africa this week as Jetour confirmed plans to begin local production of its popular T-Series models in
