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South Africa's power utility Eskom has announced controlled outages, cutting 3,000 megawatts of electricity from the grid due to what it called a 'temporary setback.' The measure, known as load shedding, follows similar cuts in January after nearly 10 months of uninterrupted power. Eskom said it would provide an update on Sunday but didn’t specify

Last year, a report by the United States Institute Of Peace (USIP) emphasized the importance of the United States government engaging in the African critical minerals sector if it is to diminish its dependence on China and fortify its national security and foreign policy interests. The report outlines practical steps that the United States can

Bento Africa, a Nigerian technology HR startup founded in 2019, is facing allegations of failing to remit tax and pension payments on behalf of clients...

December 03, (THEWILL) – Gaia Africa, a private business club for Africa’s top female executives, has honoured Folake Ani-Mumuney, the Global Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications at First Bank. The organisation highlighted her advocacy for gender equity and her contributions to female leadership, following her retirement after a 15-year tenure at the financial institution.

Dr Faustine Ndugulile, Regional Director-Elect.   -   Copyright © africanews @WHOAFRO Last updated: 27/11 - 14:20 WHO The World Health Organization's regional director-elect for Africa died while receiving medical treatment in India, Tanzania’s parliament speaker said Wednesday. Plans to repatriate the body of Tanzania's Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, 55, were underway, Speaker Tulia Ackson said, adding that

The South African government says it remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of its citizens and upholding regional stability, amid protests in Mozambique. For the latest news, bookmark  The South African website’s  dedicated section for free-to-read content “Government has noted with concern the ongoing protests in parts of Mozambique and reports of individuals escaping

The government has pushed back the deadline for shops to register in South Africa as part of a drive to improve food safety. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the registration plan last month as one of the measures to address concerns regarding spaza and tuck shops, which have been linked to...

VOA] White House -- President Joe Biden will make his first presidential trip to Africa next week, visiting Angola and making a stop in the island nation of Cabo Verde, a top White House official told VOA. His short visit will center around the Lobito Corridor...