61 h. ago South Africa to Court Middle East Investors for Infrastructure Push

South Africa plans to open its first overseas office for its infrastructure development agency in the Middle East, aiming to tap into the region’s deep-pocketed investors to fund energy, water and logistics projects.

Economics

4 d. ago South Africa Moves Closer to Traded Power Market, Top Bank Says

South Africa is on the cusp of starting a traded electricity market that will give consumers a choice of power products along with a range of pricing options, according to a top investment bank.

Economics

1 week ago South Africa Pursues Climate Loans From Germany, UK as US Exits

South Africa’s National Treasury is in talks to secure loans from Germany and the UK under the terms of a climate pact the US walked away from last month.

Society

2 w. ago South Africa Targets Development Finance Giants for Funds to Revive Cities

South Africa, already counting on a $1 billion loan from the World Bank to regenerate its rundown cities, is seeking funding from some top global development-finance institutions to help with the revival.

Sport

2 w. ago South Africa’s Embattled Eskom Allowed to Breach Emission Rules

South Africa allowed eight coal-fired plants run by state-owned Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. to breach emission rules in an attempt to help the cash-strapped utility focus resources on providing a steady supply of electricity.

Society

2 w. ago New pickleball court is about to open in the middle of a Toronto mall

Grab your paddles and lace up those running shoes, because Toronto is about to get a brand-new pickleball court, and it's located smack-dab in the centre of one of the city's most popular malls.Last summer, it seemed like all the sporty-and-fun population of Toronto could talk about was Pickleball. The relatively low-barrier, low-impact and low-cost sport has taken the city, and the world at large, by storm, leading it to earn the distinction as the fastest-growing sport worldwide, adored by athletes and casual players of all ages, abilities and ilk.When it comes to Toronto, the foundation of devoted pickleball clubs like The Jar and Fairgrounds only heightened the fever, making the sport more accessible for pickle-thusiasts the city over, and this summer is shaping up to be no different. If warm weather ever arrives to stay, that is.In anticipation of prime pickleball season, though, there's already some news for avid players (and aspiring ones) to get excited about: The ...

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3 w. ago What to know after Prince Harry resigned from his African charity

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Prince Harry’s surprising resignation from an African charity he co-founded in memory of his mother, Princess Diana, came this week amid allegations of bullying, harassment, sexism and racism made by the organization’s chairperson against unnamed board members. Harry announced his resignation in a joint statement with Prince Seeiso of […]

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3 w. ago US adds Chinese tech firms to its export control list, says they sought US knowhow for military use

BANGKOK (AP) — China protested Wednesday after the U.S. added dozens of companies to its export control list, including more than 50 based in China that it says sought advanced knowhow in supercomputing, artificial intelligence and quantum technology for military purposes. Companies from Taiwan, Iran, Pakistan, South Africa and United Arab Emirates also were included […]

Economics

3 w. ago Pilots’ union want judge to keep temporary foreign workers out of WestJet cockpits

Airline requested about 60 permits for pilots from India and South Africa under the TFW program

Transport

3 w. ago Pilots’ union wants judge to keep temporary foreign workers out of WestJet cockpits

Airline requested about 60 permits for pilots from India and South Africa under the TFW program

Transport

3 w. ago South Africa president says persecution of whites a ‘false narrative’ as Musk repeats genocide claim

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Monday the claim that white people are being persecuted in his country is a “completely false narrative.” It was his latest attempt to push back against allegations made by U.S. President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and some white minority groups in South Africa. […]

Events

3 w. ago New Zealand qualifies for 2026 World Cup with win over New Caledonia

New Zealand will play at the 2026 World Cup after beating New Caledonia 3-0 on Monday in the final of the Oceania confederation qualifying series. The New Zealand “All Whites” reached the World Cup for the third time after qualifying in Spain in 1982 and South Africa in 2010. They join hosts Canada, the United […]

Other

3 w. ago Gold Road Rejects $2.1 Billion Offer From South Africa Rival

Gold Road Resources Ltd. rejected a private takeover offer from Gold Fields Ltd. that valued the Australian miner at A$3.3 billion ($2.1 billion), with the South African company publicly announcing the proposal on Monday in a bid to win over shareholders.

Economics

4 w. ago Dr. Nieman: Parents intuitively support their infants without even knowing it

Last month, I was in the back of an open safari vehicle in Kruger National Park in South Africa. I was with my wife and close friends of ours, two sets of parents who lost a child to suicide. These parents have become like brothers and sisters since we started the journey together of learning […]

Sport

4 w. ago US Stalls $2.6 Billion Climate Finance Package for South Africa

The US is stalling the distribution of $2.6 billion in climate finance to South Africa, stoking concerns the money might be blocked outright, people familiar with the situation said.

Society