Tag: South Africa
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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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Belarus’ tractor exports to Africa: A boost for food security and a shift in global trade?
Belarus, a leading tractor manufacturer, has recently announced plans to redirect its agricultural machinery exports to Africa following the European Union’s ban on imports. This shift in trade flows has sparked discussions about its potential benefits for African countries and its implications for the global economy. “There will be a higher equilibrium of a win-win…
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Hackers steal $16.6 million from the South African ministry
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has experienced such losses over the past 10 years, Dean Macpherson, who’s been heading the ministry since June 30, said at a briefing on the first results of the audit. 💬 “In order to build trust with South Africans, we must be transparent about the problems we face…
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Africa’s sole nuclear power station secures 20-year extension
The operating license for Unit 1 of South Africa’s 2-unit Koeberg Nuclear Power Plant has been extended following the implementation of safety improvements. The decision follows a request by state-owned utility Eskom for an extension in 2021, which was granted by the National Nuclear Regulator. Unit 2’s extension application is under review, with its current…
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New Visa Requirements Announced For Botswana, South Africa
Nationals from Botswana and South Africa must obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland starting Wednesday, as stated by Minister for Justice Helen McEntee. The Department of Justice has announced that a transit visa will also be necessary for individuals from these countries planning to transit through Ireland to another destination. This measure aims to…
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BRICS has the potential to challenge the current “archaic” global financial architecture, says Ethiopian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson
Speaking on the benefits of BRICS membership for African countries, including Ethiopia, which joined the bloc in January, Ambassador Nebiyu Tedla emphasized that engagement with BRICS should focus on advancing African countries’ own development agendas. “It is crucial for the African countries to ensure that any engagement with BRICS is aligned with their long-term economic…
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South Africa Games Revenue Hit $360 Million in 2024
In a recent African Games Industry report, it was announced that consumer spending in South Africa reached $360 million in 2024. The biggest market in South Africa, with 26 million gamers, is made up of mobile gaming, followed by PC gamers (7.2 million) and console gamers (6.3 million). Previously, from 2017 to 2019, gaming revenue…
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The powerful friends of star oil lawyer NJ Ayuk
NJ Ayuk in Dubai on 30 March 2023. © Ali Haider/EPA via AFP With 20 years’ experience in legal counsel and lobbying for African governments keen to secure their countries’ place on the oil map, Cameroonian NJ Ayuk, a thorn in the side of anti-fossil fuel civil society, now fancies his hand at investment. Last December, the…
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South Africa is “not ashamed” of expanding trade with Russia, including the potential import of liquefied natural gas, the minister says
“I don’t think we are ashamed of importing gas from Russia. We are members of BRICS. We want to increase trade with Russia,” South African Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe said on Thursday during budget hearings for his ministry in parliament. In December 2023, the South African government greenlit the African division…
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TOTALENERGIES TO EXIT GAS FIELD OFFSHORE SOUTH AFRICA IN BLOW TO COUNTRY
TotalEnergies, a major French oil company, has notified South Africa’s petroleum regulator that it plans to exit the 11B/12B offshore gas field, indicating a major setback for the country’s energy industry. Although no formal request has been made yet, a Petroleum Agency SA source has verified the company’s intentions. TotalEnergies found the initial of two…
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