AFREXIMBANK
South Africa has joined Afreximbank, unveiling a US$8bn Country Programme to drive industrial growth, boost intra-African trade, and strengthen economic integration.
FOOTBALL
Twelve teams have qualified for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco — including debutants Cape Verde and Malawi — as Africa’s women’s football enters a new era of growth, competition, and global visibility.
ENERGY
Cape Town, South Africa, September 17, 2025/ — Namibia’s Orange Basin has become one of the most closely watched oil frontiers in the world, with large-scale discoveries by Galp, TotalEnergies and Shell pointing to billions of barrels of recoverable resources. As international operators move toward appraisal and development, Oregen Energy is expanding its footprint in […]
AFRICA
According to the Africa Trade Report 2025 published by Afreximbank, intra-African trade experienced a notable resurgence in 2024, growing by 12.4% to reach approximately US$220.3 billion. This recovery marks a sharp turnaround from the 5.9% decline observed in the previous year, underscoring the continent’s resilience and renewed momentum for integration. Leading this resurgence was South Africa, which accounted for US$42.1 billion in intra-African […]
SOUTH AFRICA
In a moving homecoming, the remains of 42 South African freedom fighters who perished in exile during the apartheid struggle were repatriated to their homeland. The fighters, many of whom played pivotal roles in the fight against the oppressive apartheid regime, were exhumed from Zimbabwe and Zambia, where they had been laid to rest for […]
SOUTH AFRICA
Tatjana Schoenmaker has made history for South Africa by winning the gold medal in the women’s 100m breaststroke at the Paris 2024 Olympics. This victory not only adds to her illustrious career but also sets a new Olympic record, underscoring her dominance in the sport. The final, held at the Paris Aquatics Centre, saw Schoenmaker […]
SOUTH AFRICA
Alan Hatherly has made history for South Africa by clinching the bronze medal in the men’s cross-country mountain biking event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. This remarkable feat marks the first time a South African rider has medaled in this category, underscoring Hatherly’s skill and determination. Competing on the demanding terrain of Elancourt Hill, Hatherly […]