Category: Africa

Tue 12 August 2025: Capitec Bank and First National Bank (FNB) have signed up to the Department of Home Affairs’ new digital partnership model that aims to expand access to Smart ID and passport services. The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, announced that the partnership will see the expansion of Smart ID and […]

Tue 12 August 2025: The WFP says aid is being cut by 60 percent for the most vulnerable groups, including pregnant women and disabled people. The World Food Programme (WFP) has said it will need to drastically cut rations to refugees in Kenya due to reductions in global aid, including major funding cuts from the […]

Tue 12 August 2025:  E-Hailing Association Chairperson Siyabonga Hlabisa said preparations are underway by e-hailing drivers for a national strike, with association members set to meet to finalise the plan, logistics, and timing. The Western Cape branch will host a mass meeting to outline the action plan and secure the involvement of all provinces. The […]

Mon 11 August 2025: First national convention to kick off this week amidst funding debates and concerns over rushed planning Preparations for South Africa’s inaugural National Convention are moving forward this week, despite significant controversy, the withdrawal of several prominent legacy foundations, and lingering questions over its budget. The convention, scheduled to begin on Friday, […]

Mon 11 August 2025: Mali has arrested around 20 soldiers suspected of wishing to overthrow the government of President Assimi Goita, sources told AFP on Sunday. “Since three days ago, there have been arrests linked to an attempt to destabilise the institutions. There have been at least around 20 arrests,” a Malian security source told AFP. […]