36 h. ago Western Cape Pushes Cape Town Airport Expansion Amid Record Tourism Numbers

The Western Cape government has highlighted the urgent need to expand Cape Town International Airport, following a surge in tourism that saw more than 160,000 international visitors arrive in December—marking a twelve-year high. Although the international terminal is managed by Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), which is 74.6% government-owned, Western Cape Premier Alan Winde stressed… Read More »Western Cape Pushes Cape Town Airport Expansion Amid Record Tourism Numbers The post Western Cape Pushes Cape Town Airport Expansion Amid Record Tourism Numbers first appeared on iAfrica.

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55 h. ago Mauritius shuts international airport as precaution over cyclone

It said winds with speeds as high as 70 km per hour were expected early on Thursday

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3 d. ago NW Parks contributed to Mahika Mahikeng Festival due to contract

Lenkopane refuted the claims from acting CEO Charlene Jacobs that there was undue interference

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3 d. ago Sudan’s RSF and Allies Form Parallel Government Amid Civil War

Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces has inked a charter to set up a parallel “government of peace and unity” with allied political and armed groups. The charter was signed during a closed event in Kenya, leading to criticism of Nairobi by the army-aligned Sudanese government. The document envisions Sudan as a secular, democratic, and non-centralized state… Read More »Sudan’s RSF and Allies Form Parallel Government Amid Civil War The post Sudan’s RSF and Allies Form Parallel Government Amid Civil War first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 d. ago Police hunt for more suspects after deadly CIT heist shootout

Six suspects were killed and a 22-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene

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6 d. ago G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Highlights Economic Divisions Amid Global Tensions

The recent G20 foreign ministers’ meeting revealed significant economic divisions, as global economic challenges, including inflation, trade tensions, and the ongoing Ukraine conflict, remain unresolved. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s absence, amid accusations of anti-American sentiment, underscored the rift between major economies. Despite the group’s importance in addressing international economic issues, differing stances on… Read More »G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Highlights Economic Divisions Amid Global Tensions The post G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Highlights Economic Divisions Amid Global Tensions first appeared on iAfrica.

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6 d. ago Ethiopian Bondholders Dispute IMF’s Debt Relief Assessment Amid Export Surge

Investors holding Ethiopia’s defaulted $1 billion bond have contested the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) evaluation of the country’s debt relief needs. They argue that the IMF has underestimated the positive impact of increased gold and coffee exports on Ethiopia’s financial recovery. The bondholder committee, which owns 40% of the debt, claims that the IMF’s projections… Read More »Ethiopian Bondholders Dispute IMF’s Debt Relief Assessment Amid Export Surge The post Ethiopian Bondholders Dispute IMF’s Debt Relief Assessment Amid Export Surge first appeared on iAfrica.

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6 d. ago Nairobi Investigates British American Tobacco Over $28 Million Tax Discrepancy

Kenya’s tax authorities are investigating British American Tobacco Kenya (BAT Kenya) for a $28 million tax discrepancy. The investigation centers on alleged underreporting of taxable income, potentially leading to significant tax evasion charges. BAT Kenya, a subsidiary of the global tobacco company British American Tobacco, is a major player in Kenya’s tobacco industry. The outcome… Read More »Nairobi Investigates British American Tobacco Over $28 Million Tax Discrepancy The post Nairobi Investigates British American Tobacco Over $28 Million Tax Discrepancy first appeared on iAfrica.

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7 d. ago Lamola Expresses Optimism as South Africa Leads G20 Amid Global Tensions

South Africa’s Minister of International Relations, Ronald Lamola, expressed confidence that the country’s G20 presidency can drive substantive progress in addressing pressing global challenges. He opened the first G20 foreign ministers’ meeting on Thursday at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg, highlighting pivotal issues such as global economic growth, food and energy security, and climate… Read More »Lamola Expresses Optimism as South Africa Leads G20 Amid Global Tensions The post Lamola Expresses Optimism as South Africa Leads G20 Amid Global Tensions first appeared on iAfrica.

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9 d. ago Tensions brewing between new, outgoing Free State ANCYL leadership

Bangane says the NEC members who were part of the conference equally the internal processes.

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9 d. ago Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Elected New AU Commission Chair

Djibouti’s Foreign Minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has been elected chair of the African Union Commission. He succeeds Moussa Faki, a former prime minister of Chad, who had led the 55-nation bloc since 2017. Youssouf defeated former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Madagascar’s ex-Foreign Minister Richard Randriamandrato in a vote at the AU summit in… Read More »Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Elected New AU Commission Chair The post Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Elected New AU Commission Chair first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago SA’s Music Training Edtech Pioneer Ear Academy Wins International Accolade. 

South Africa’s very own Ear Academy has been named a winner at the esteemed Kids Judge Bett Awards held at Bett UK, the world’s largest EdTech event. This remarkable achievement shines a global spotlight on South Africa’s innovation in education and its commitment to empowering learners through cutting-edge technology.  The Kids Judge Bett Awards celebrate… Read More »SA’s Music Training Edtech Pioneer Ear Academy Wins International Accolade.  The post SA’s Music Training Edtech Pioneer Ear Academy Wins International Accolade.  first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago The Bob Collymore International Jazz Festival Shapes Kenya’s Jazz Scene

East Africa’s largest jazz event, the Bob Collymore International Jazz Festival (BCIJF), is playing a pivotal role in expanding Kenya’s jazz scene. Named after the late Bob Collymore, former CEO of Safaricom, the festival celebrates his passion for jazz and brings together local and international talent. In its third year, the festival has featured renowned… Read More »The Bob Collymore International Jazz Festival Shapes Kenya’s Jazz Scene The post The Bob Collymore International Jazz Festival Shapes Kenya’s Jazz Scene first appeared on iAfrica.

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