Africa: China’s New Tariff-Free Regime for Africa – the Potential Upside and Draw back
China’s President Xi Jinping introduced in February 2026 that from 1 Might China can be granting zero-tariff remedy to 53 African international locations. (That’s all of them bar Eswatini, which helps Taiwan.) China-Africa commerce reached US$348 billion in 2025, up 17.7% from 2024. Chinese language exports to Africa dominate commerce flows, and amounted to US$225…
Put up Workplace on the point of collapse
Communications minister Solly Malatsi has dismissed as “untimely” a transfer by the South African Put up Workplace’s enterprise rescue practitioners to file for the liquidation of the embattled state-owned firm, saying ongoing discussions between his division and nationwide treasury are centered on discovering a method ahead. In an announcement issued late Friday, Malatsi stated his…
surpris en flagrant délit, un vendeur de brochettes déféré
Un ressortissant étranger de 26 ans, J. A. Godwin, a été arrêté puis déféré au Parquet par le commissariat du Level E pour vente de viande impropre à la consommation, mise en hazard de la santé publique, vagabondage et séjour irrégulier. Les faits se sont déroulés le 12 mars, vers 14 heures, sur la Corniche-Ouest,…
Africa: Consultants Spotlight How Overseas Actors Are Exploiting Weaknesses in Africa’s Info Ecosystem to Affect Narratives Round Politics, Commerce and Strategic Assets.
On February 10-11, 2026, researchers and consultants convened in Dakar, Senegal, for the primary Africa Discussion board on Countering Overseas Interference (CFI). The discussion board introduced collectively members from Africa, Europe and America to look at the rising problem of international data manipulation and its implications for governance, media ecosystems, and digital rights throughout the…
Kharg Island, struck by US, is essential hub for Iran oil exports
March 14 (Reuters) – Kharg Island, the place U.S. forces on Friday destroyed navy targets, is the hub for 90% of Iran’s oil exports and has lengthy been seen as a key vulnerability that will provoke a extreme response by Tehran if attacked. President Donald Trump mentioned on social media that the U.S. “completely obliterated…
Africa: AU Ought to Strengthen Its Framework to Curb Violence In opposition to Girls
Violence towards girls and ladies in Africa calls for pressing motion. As of 2023, it’s estimated that one in three girls and ladies between ages 15 and 49, have skilled bodily and/or sexual intimate companion violence of their lifetime. Final November, South Africa categorized violence towards girls as a nationwide catastrophe. When the African Union…
Stormy skies anticipated this weekend
Clouds and rain are anticipated in KwaZulu-Natal, the North West Province and the Free State this weekend. Right here’s what you possibly can anticipate on Saturday, 14 March and Sunday, 15 March. KWAZULU-NATAL Saturday in KZN will see morning and night fog over the inside. The day will probably be partly cloudy and heat, turning…
For Her Sake: Love Measured By Sacrifice
Official Trailer: Love tales in up to date Nollywood usually unfold throughout the acquainted terrain of emotional hardship, social stress, and the quiet endurance demanded by tough circumstances. But sometimes, a movie approaches these themes with a tone that feels much less involved with spectacle and extra invested within the non-public value of devotion….
Past the Steadiness Sheet – Afreximbank Unveils Season II of ‘Influence Tales,’ Showcasing Transformative Initiatives Throughout Two Continents
Cairo — African Export-Import Financial institution (Afreximbank) is happy to launch the second season of its documentary sequence, Influence Tales. Constructing on the success of the inaugural season, the brand new assortment of six movies expands the sequence’ geographic scope to seize the Financial institution’s rising footprint throughout World Africa, that includes tales from the…
Sundowns brush apart poor Stade Malien
Sundowns now have one foot within the semi-finals forward of the second leg subsequent Sunday. Mamelodi Sundowns made mild work of Stade Malien with a 3-0 win within the first leg of their CAF Champions League quarter-final at Loftus Versfeld on Friday evening. Khuliso Mudau, Brayan León and Iqraam Rayners obtained the Brazilians over the…