16 h. 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

17 h. ago IdentiFlight and Roc Conservation Tech Partner to Advance AI

LOUISVILLE, Colo., April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boulder Imaging has announced a partnership with Roc Conservation Tech to expand IdentiFlight’s global reach and enhance wildlife conservation within the wind energy sector. With a shared commitment to bridging technology and environmental stewardship, Roc Conservation Tech will play a pivotal role in growing IdentiFlight’s presence and […]

Culture

4 d. 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

8 d. 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 […]

Other

9 d. 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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 […]

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1 week 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

1 week ago South African ambassador to U.S. calls expulsion a ’badge of dignity’

Ebrahim Rasool, declared a persona non grata by the Donald Trump administration, celebrated upon return

Other

2 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

2 w. ago 67,000 white South Africans express interest in Trump’s refugee status offer

South African government says Trump's allegations that it's targeting Afrikaners through land expropriation are driven by misinformation

Other

2 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

3 w. ago EU and South Africa Pledge to Draw Closer as US Targets Both

The European Union and South Africa took another step toward shoring up a shaky relationship in a world where both are currently the target of US President Donald Trump’s unpredictable politics.

Other

3 w. ago Absa CEO Says South Africa Needs Policy Certainty for Growth

The chief of South Africa’s third-biggest lender said policymakers need to use Wednesday’s budget to prioritize macroeconomic consistency in order to kickstart expansion.

Events

3 w. ago From South Africa to Canada, former FC Edmonton gaffer Alan Koch looks to make a difference as a soccer coach

New Zealand to Guelph, Ont., is quite the commute, especially when the family home is in B.C. But for veteran soccer coach Alan Koch, it’s normal. Koch, whose resume includes stops in Major League Soccer and the Canadian Premier League, as well as coaching a young Alphonso Davies, has made the University of Guelph men’s […]

Sport

4 w. ago Decision Nears on $2.6 Billion of Green Funds for South Africa

A decision on a disbursement by the World Bank-linked Climate Investment Funds that would trigger a $2.6 billion green-finance package for South Africa may be made as early as Friday, people with knowledge of the matter said.

Economics

4 w. ago Microsoft plans US$297 million AI investment in South Africa

South Africa is seeking to shore up private investment in the country to accelerate economic growth

Economics

4 w. ago UK Says South Africa Climate Finance Deal to Proceed Without US

A $9.3 billion climate deal rich nations struck with South Africa to help it transition to clean forms of energy will forge ahead despite the withdrawal of the US, with other partners remaining committed to it, the UK’s climate envoy said.

Society