South Africa named Africa’s Most Competitive Economy in 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Rankings
IMD World Competitiveness Center, with its flagship World Competitiveness Ranking, has provided data for 38 years and analysis. It has taken a global, regional, sub-regional, economic, and “people” lens, using external hard data and the results of a home-grown…
Zimbabwe Extends Mnangagwa’s Presidency to 2030 After Constitutional Amendments
President Emmerson Mnangagwa clearly intends to remain in power beyond the end of his constitutionally mandated second term in 2028. This first emerged around two years ago, when supporters began…
Afreximbank Deepens Africa-China Investment with CADFund and backs Africa’s Aviation Integration at Lomé Expo
Afreximbank participated in the inaugural African Air Transport Convention & Expo 2026 in Lomé, Togo. It joined policymakers, regulators, development finance institutions and industry leaders to accelerate the implementation of the Single African Air…
Cape Town Accelerates Completion of Delayed Road and NMT Projects
The City of Cape Town always remained committed to maintain continuity of service delivery while upholding the highest standards of ethics, transparency and accountability in all its operations.
Kenya Ports Authority VTMIS at Port of Mombasa for safety and security
The ceremony was attended by key port stakeholders, that includes representatives from the shipping industry. This hailed the project as a game changer in enhancing maritime safety, security and operational efficiency at the Port of Mombasa.
Cape Town observed Arts Aweh! programme to engage youth in cultural activities
These exhibitions gave learners great chance to participate in mini-concerts and fashion shows where they showcased their poetry, drama, dance and clothing, which they created from recycled material.
Cape Verde’s Blue Sharks Receive Heroic Welcome After Historic FIFA World Cup Run
Cape Verde became the least populous country ever to advance to the knockout stages of the tournament. Their fairy-tale journey finally concluded in the Round of 32 with a narrow, hard-fought 3-2…
Cape Town Receives First MyCiTi Electric Bus for Pilot Testing Ahead of 2027 Roll-Out
If all goes as planned, the first e-buses will start operating by July 01, 2027 between Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha, Wynberg and Claremont, as well as in the Cape Town CBD.
Cape Town Approves 983 Event Permits, Welcomes 4.1M Spectators
The Events Permit Office of the City of Cape Town works throughout the year to regulate event safety in the city, by coordinating with sister departments and external stakeholders to ensure that events take place in the…