Category: African Business
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Ninety-five Libyan nationals have been arrested on suspicion of receiving training at an “illegal” military camp in South Africa, police have said.
Officers raided the farm near White River – a small town in the northern province of Mpumalanga – on Friday. They said they found military tents, licenced firearms and other military equipment. The camp was initially registered as a training site for a security company but it appears to have been converted, a second police…
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The mayor of Johansburg “a world class african city” has a statement.
Kabelo Gwamanda is a South African politician who has been the mayor of Johannesburg since May 2023. A member of the Al Jama-ah party, he is the ninth executive mayor of the metropolitan municipality since 2016.
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European oil refining struggles amid development of African and Middle East refineries: reports
Refining in the G7 countries is in a depression, blamed on low demand, probably driven by the green agenda, and high competition from African and Middle Eastern refiners. European energy companies such as TotalEnergies, Neste and Repsol are losing profits from their refineries. Underlying profitability at EU refineries fell 37% in the second quarter compared…
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South Africa to host 100 young representatives from BRICS countries to participate in volunteer activities
This was announced by Asanda Luwaca, Executive Chairperson of South Africa’s National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), on the sidelines of the 10th BRICS Youth Summit in Ulyanovsk, Russia . She noted that the participants would work in various fields, such as medicine, art, culture, and sports. According to Luwaca, work has already begun on the…
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Namibia introduces visa requirement for western travellers
Namibia will soon require visas for visitors from countries that mandate visas for Namibians, including Canada, the US, the UK, and Germany. This new policy, effective April next year, aims to ensure fairness in diplomatic relations, as stated by Namibia’s immigration ministry. Michelle Nehoya, a Namibian who spent nearly $500 on a yet-to-be-approved visa to…
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Shooting of broadcasting regulator boss shocks Zambians
Police are investigating the abduction and murder of Zambia’s newly appointed broadcasting regulator chief. Guntila Muleya’s body was discovered on the outskirts of the capital, Lusaka, on Wednesday with gunshot wounds. His death has shocked people especially as the motive is unknown and as gun violence is not common in the southern African nation. Police…
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Eight African countries make top 10 diamond-producing countries globally
Eight African nations secured positions within the top ten diamond-producing countries worldwide in 2023, highlighting Africa’s significant contribution to the global diamond industry. Africa is renowned for its wealth in valuable minerals essential for economic development, such as gold, copper, and platinum. The continent holds about 30% of the world’s total mineral reserves, impacting various…
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South Africa makes history with first female chief justice
In a landmark appointment, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has named Mandisa Maya as the country’s first female Chief Justice, marking a significant step toward gender equality in the judiciary. Maya, currently the Deputy Chief Justice, will assume her new role on September 1, succeeding Raymond Zondo whose term will end on August 31. This…
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One year of CNSP leadership in Niger: “Many things have changed for the better”
“Today, Niger is a very attractive country and we’re seeing a gradual return of all the technical and financial partners,” Ibrahima Namaiwa, an independent Nigerien consultant, argued in an interview with Sputnik Africa. Among those changing their minds about Niger are the World Bank, the IMF and the UN. “They understand that the country is…
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