Africa’s billionaire boom masks a crisis for the many

On July 9, 2025, I was overwhelmed by a profound sense of despair and disappointment upon reading a report from Oxfam International, a globally recognised NGO, revealing that just four of Africa’s richest billionaires hold a combined wealth of $57.4bn. …

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Rhino horns in South Africa injected with radioactive isotopes to curb poaching

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Africa Costume Jewelry Market 2025 Trends: Predicted to Grow at a CAGR of 9.2% from 2023 to 2032, Report

Region-wise, the Rest of Africa accounted for the highest share in the Africa costume jewelry market in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.9%. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allied Market Research …

Krones Southern Africa and ISFAP partner to fund 29 deserving poor and missing middle students

A strategic collaboration between Krones Southern Africa and the Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme Foundation (ISFAP) is delivering tangible results, with 29 students funded to date, and a steadily growing commitment to expanding access to university …

Africa’s ambitious push for vaccine independence

A nurse at Bukakata Health Centre III in the southern Uganda district of Masaka is administering an oral vaccine to a baby. Photo by WHO-Uganda country office, used with permission.  By Ronald Musoke The African Union (AU) is launching one of its most …

South Africa Joins Tariff Losers at 30% After Failure to Reach Deal

South Africa has failed to prevent President Donald Trump from raising tariffs on its goods to 30% — despite an Oval Office visit from President Cyril Ramaphosa and what its diplomats say was their best efforts. “The decision is a huge blow to South Africa …

Taiwan threatens chip export restrictions over South Africa diplomatic downgrade

Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is  considering restricting semiconductor exports to South Africa. This comes after the announcement by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, which reclassified Taiwan’s mission from a full …

Denza’s expansion: Two additional models South Africa could get

For the moment, only one model as been confirmed, however, a likely expansion could potentially bring the brand's flagship MPV and SUV. Its arrival in South Africa taking place next year, BYD-owned Denza will become the 15th Chinese brand to have a …

Chinese, Ghanaian experts promote minimally invasive surgery in West Africa

ACCRA, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- Chinese medical experts and their Ghanaian counterparts convened a summit in Accra, Ghana's capital, on Thursday to promote the adoption of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) as a means to improve healthcare outcomes across West …