Tag: South Africa
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When a News Ticker Becomes a Continental Crisis: SABC’s False Ebola Report on Ghana
In an era where information travels across borders in seconds, the responsibility of news organizations has never been greater. This reality was underscored when South Africa’s public broadcaster, SABC News, mistakenly aired a news ticker claiming that Ghana had recorded 2,300 Ebola cases and 930 deaths. The figures were entirely false and sparked immediate concern…
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Anti-Migrant Protests Trigger Economic Shockwaves Across South Africa
South Africa is experiencing growing economic disruption as escalating anti-migrant protests force tens of thousands of foreign nationals to leave the country, affecting key industries that depend heavily on migrant labour. From domestic services and food delivery to textile manufacturing, businesses are reporting significant operational challenges as workers flee amid rising hostility and insecurity. The…
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FDA Ghana Closes KFC Osu Oxford Street Branch Over Missing Food Hygiene Permit
Accra, Ghana – The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has temporarily closed the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) outlet located on Oxford Street in Osu, Accra, as part of an ongoing nationwide enforcement exercise aimed at ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The closure forms part of a broader inspection that targeted food service establishments operating…
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🇿🇦Is Johannesburg Collapsing? Why South Africa’s Economic Hub Is Facing a Deepening Crisis
Mounting debt, failing infrastructure, and governance challenges are raising concerns about the future of Africa’s largest city—and the lessons it holds for the continent.
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WAX Pt. 1: Lyor Cohen Opens the Vault on Music, Culture, and the Future of the Industry
WAX Pt. 1, hosted by legendary music executive Lyor Cohen, offers an inside look at the evolving music industry through candid conversations on creativity, business, and culture. Discover why the series is essential viewing for Africa’s next generation of artists and music entrepreneurs.
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Nelson Mandela Memorabilia Can Go to Auction, Court Says
A South African court on Friday dismissed an appeal by the country’s heritage body to prevent the sale and export of memorabilia belonging to the anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela. The items are in the hands of Mr. Mandela’s eldest daughter, Makaziwe Mandela, and Christo Brand, a warden who worked at Robben Island while he was…
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🇬🇭🇷🇼🇹🇿🇨🇮🇸🇸🇰🇪🇳🇬Skin Lightening Bans Across Africa: Laws on Paper, Products on Shelves
Across many African countries, the fight against harmful skin-lightening products has intensified over the last decade. Nations such as Ghana, Rwanda, Tanzania, Côte d’Ivoire, South Sudan, Kenya, and Nigeria have all enacted restrictions or outright bans on cosmetics containing dangerous chemicals like hydroquinone, mercury, and corticosteroids.Yet a troubling reality persists: despite these laws, skin-lightening products…
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Africa’s Green Shift: The Electric Vehicle and Solar Energy Boom
Across the continent, a quiet revolution is accelerating. African nations are increasingly turning to electric vehicles (EVs) and solar power, a powerful duo that promises to reshape transportation, energy, and economic landscapes. This shift is driven by a combination of forward-thinking policies, falling technology costs, and the urgent need for sustainable solutions. Leading the Charge:…
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🇿🇦 Johannesburg High Court Denies Bail to Controversial Businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, Upholding Flight Risk Ruling
JOHANNESBURG – In a significant legal setback for one of South Africa’s most flamboyant and controversial figures, the Johannesburg High Court has denied the bail appeal of businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. The ruling upholds the September decision of the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court, which found Matlala to be both a flight risk and a potential danger…
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Leading Fintechs in Pan-African Countries
Subscribe to get access Read more of this content when you subscribe today. SubscribeSubmitting form Log in Fintech funding and market size vary significantly across African countries, with Nigeria, South Africa, and Egypt consistently leading in both venture capital and active market volume, followed by rapidly advancing markets like Ghana, Ethiopia, Senegal, Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire,…