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May 21, 2026 The G Seven 2026 summit is under preparation as foreign ministers from the respective nations of the United States, United Kingdom, France, Canada, Italy, Germany and Japan meet in Paris, France to plan who will be in attendance. The ministers meet against a backdrop of escalating oil prices due to the ongoing […]

May 20, 2026 Johannesburg may be South Africa’s economic powerhouse, but Eskom’s latest warning to the city has exposed growing fears about whether the country’s major municipalities can still afford to function effectively. In a dispute that has drawn national attention, Eskom has threatened to reduce or interrupt electricity supply to Johannesburg over billions of

May 19, 2026 France is forging new ties among African nations. The Africa Forward Summit 2026 – co-hosted by H.E. Kenyan President Dr William Samoei Ruto and H.E. French President Emmanuel Macron – in Nairobi, Kenya. Among the high-level leaders and delegates attending are the executive Secretary General of the Southern African Development Community (SADC),

May 12, 2026 Oil markets moved within minutes. Shipping companies began reassessing routes through the Gulf. Diplomats scrambled behind closed doors. Yet despite the rising global tension, no new missile had been launched. That may be the clearest sign that modern conflict has changed. In previous generations, the world waited for invasions before fearing war.

May 7, 2026 South Africa is seeking to deepen trade ties with Japan. Although Japan is not a member of BRICS plus, Tokyo remains one of Pretoria’s closest allies on a number of fronts. In the spheres of trade and investment, both countries hope to find ways to expand their trade, business and diplomatic relationship.

By: Thabile Duma   Africa’s premier tourism showcase, Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026, is set to deliver a major boost to Durban’s economy and South Africa’s tourism sector, with government and industry leaders highlighting its role in driving jobs, investment and GDP growth. Taking place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, the event will

By Nyeleti Madonsela The 2026 Durban Business Fair has come to an end at the Durban Exhibition Centre, with small business owners describing the four-day event as a valuable platform for growth, exposure and opportunity. Bringing together more than 500 local enterprises, the fair created a space for entrepreneurs to showcase their products, connect with

April 23, 2026 If the property market is still “working”… why does it feel like more people are quietly falling behind?At first glance, everything looks normal. Homes are still being listed, deals are still being signed, and buyers are still celebrating with keys in hand. But beneath that polished image, there is a growing sense

April 23, 2026 Amid sluggish economic growth linked to tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran, Egypt has raised approximately $6 billion through 19 full and partial state exit deals. This achievement represents 48% of the government’s $12.2 billion target under President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s offering programme, set to run until June 2025. Prime

April 16, 2026 South Africa’s economic growth rose in March despite the overall impact of the United States-Iran war, though the nation still faces obstacles. According to the PayInc Economic Index, economic activity increased by 0.9% on a monthly basis, reaching an index level of 104.7 in March, said Shergeran Naidoo, Head of Stakeholder Engagements