Wednesday, July 29, 2026

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Could the R17 edge break? This is why markets are worried

The Rand’s Slide After SARB’s Hold What Happened on Friday...

The historic plantations of São Tomé and Príncipe have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List

UNESCO Adds Two Historic Plantations in São Tomé and...

The US is suspending routine visa services in 25 African cities as part of a major consular overhaul

U.S. Visa Operations in Africa Undergo Major Realignment In early...

Equatorial Guinea and Gabon resolve 50-year border dispute

Gabon and Equatorial Guinea Resolve Long‑Standing Island Dispute On Tuesday,...

Oil prices fall as US and Iran pause attacks

Oil Prices Dip as U.S.–Iran Tensions Ease On Monday, Brent...

VIEW | Political week ahead

Leadership Vacuum at South Africa's Public Investment Corporation The Public...
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Ghana: PURC increases electricity tariffs by 3.49% and water tariffs by 0.85% effective July 1

PURC Announces Quarterly Tariff Adjustments for Q3 2026 The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has approved a 3.49 percent increase in electricity rates and a 0.85 percent increase...

Why you secretly want a “no-think” vacation

The death of decision fatigue Planning a brand‑new trip can feel like a part‑time job. You spend weeks scrolling through hotel photos, decoding subway maps,...

World Cup: South Africa advances to knockout stages with victory over Korea

South Africa Secures Historic World Cup Knockout Berth with 1‑0 Win Over South Korea On Wednesday evening, South Africa’s national team, Bafana Bafana, edged past...

Why the Rand Is Slipping Despite the Turmoil in 2026 but Still Punching Above Its Weight

Recent Peace Talks Boost Markets Last week’s peace talks between the United States and Iran lifted global business sentiment. The improved mood helped the South...

$13 million US-funded Ebola facility has been put on hold as Kenya bows to court order

US‑backed Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya faces legal and community push‑back In early 2024 a United States‑funded project to build a temporary Ebola quarantine and...

Bafana face a win-or-lose duel while their hopes of a knockout win remain slim

South Africa’s Quest for AFCON Progress: A Tactical Preview The South African men’s national team, affectionately known as Bafana Bafana, entered the 2023 Africa Cup...