People will need high-powered binoculars or a telescope to see Neptune and Uranus.

Politics

The Moroccan National Railways Office (ONCF) has announced a deal to purchase 168 trains, worth $2.9 billion, from leading firms in France, Spain, and South Korea. This move is part of the country’s ambitious plan to expand both high-speed and urban rail networks ahead of the FIFA World Cup in 2030, which Morocco will co-host… Read More »Morocco Unveils $2.9B Rail Revolution Ahead of 2030 World Cup The post Morocco Unveils $2.9B Rail Revolution Ahead of 2030 World Cup first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

Former Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene has cautioned that the National Treasury faces tough decisions to rein in government spending as it prepares to reintroduce the 2025/26 budget to Parliament next month. He believes the option of borrowing more money is no longer viable, given the country’s mounting debt burden. Government’s initial plan to raise R58… Read More »Nhlanhla Nene Warns Treasury: ‘We Can’t Spend Money We Don’t Have’ as Debt Soars The post Nhlanhla Nene Warns Treasury: ‘We Can’t Spend Money We Don’t Have’ as Debt Soars first appeared on iAfrica.

Events

The Western Cape government plans to channel more than R18 billion into healthcare infrastructure over the next ten years, with a significant portion of this budget earmarked for the long-awaited Tygerberg Hospital modernization project. A public-private partnership, the initiative will replace the aging Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town with two advanced healthcare facilities. Speaking during… Read More »Western Cape to Invest R18 Billion in Healthcare Upgrades, Promising Modern Facilities The post Western Cape to Invest R18 Billion in Healthcare Upgrades, Promising Modern Facilities first appeared on iAfrica.

Science

The UNSC also received an update on the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the country.

Politics

Police arrest three for the illegal possession of endangered plants valued at R500,000 in the N Cape

Events

Selala says water levels are low at Ebenezer scheme, Seshego dam, and Olifantsproot water plant

Politics

Ramokgopa says the generation capacity that they had was sufficient to meet the demand.

Politics

One of the key goals is to provide eligible HIV patients with a six-month supply of ARV pills.

Politics

The suspected drug mules arrived on separate planes from Brazil.

Politics

Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane says there are plans to increase employment to 2,4 million.

Politics

Microsoft has unveiled a $1 million plan to train one million Nigerians in AI and digital skills over the next two years, partnering with organizations like Tech4Dev and Data Science Nigeria. The company views AI as a future driver of Nigeria’s economic growth, potentially adding $15 billion to the country’s economy. However, while the initiative… Read More »Microsoft Announces Initiative to Equip 1 Million Nigerians with AI Skills The post Microsoft Announces Initiative to Equip 1 Million Nigerians with AI Skills first appeared on iAfrica.

Events

A group of African countries plans to create the Africa Energy Bank (AEB) to finance oil and gas projects, countering reduced fossil fuel investments from Western institutions. Led by the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) and Afreximbank, the initiative seeks to bolster Africa’s industrial growth by expanding energy access. However, environmentalists argue that fossil fuels… Read More »Africa Energy Bank Aims to Tackle Power Shortage Amid Climate Concerns The post Africa Energy Bank Aims to Tackle Power Shortage Amid Climate Concerns first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

McKenzie described the current state of boxing in the country as being in the Intensive Care Unit.

Sport

The shutdown was due to a decline in water quality from the recent heavy rainfall.

Politics

South Africa intends to send a high-level delegation to Washington to safeguard the duty-free access its automobile, fruits, and nuts industries enjoy under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). However, it will first confer with China and Europe to project that it has the support of other strong economies before it approaches the Trump… Read More »South Africa Plans Diplomatic Tour to Resolve Conflict with US The post South Africa Plans Diplomatic Tour to Resolve Conflict with US first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

Khartoum and Tehran, represented by their foreign ministers, have agreed to bolster their country’s collaboration in trade, diplomacy, and reconstruction. Both countries plan to convene a ministerial committee in the coming months, as well as host a business forum comprising companies and investors from Sudan and Iran, to set their plan in motion. Beyond these,… Read More »Sudan and Iran Deepen Alliance with New Trade and Diplomacy Accord The post Sudan and Iran Deepen Alliance with New Trade and Diplomacy Accord first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu plans to roll out body cameras in April this year.

Events

South Africa’s government has confirmed it is open to nuclear energy proposals from Russia or Iran as it seeks to add 2,500 megawatts to its existing Koeberg nuclear plant. Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe stressed that no country will be barred from bidding, despite US concerns about Pretoria “reinvigorating” ties with Iran. These… Read More »South Africa to Consider Russian and Iranian Bids for Nuclear Project The post South Africa to Consider Russian and Iranian Bids for Nuclear Project first appeared on iAfrica.

Events

BMW Group South Africa hosted media this week at BMW Group Plant Rosslyn for the national media launch of the new BMW X3. The event, which will have a second media rotation from 19–20 February, provided a firsthand look at the state-of-the-art facility, the production process, and the plant’s significant local footprint. Since its start… Read More »The New BMW X3 Drives BMW Group Plant Rosslyn’s Success Story. The post The New BMW X3 Drives BMW Group Plant Rosslyn’s Success Story. first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics