Thursday, August 13, 2026

South Africa

March 6, 2026

WHO backs rollout of new HIV prevention drug in nine countries

WHO says it has supported nine countries to begin rolling out lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention medicine.

World Health Organisation (WHO) and Tedros Ghebreyesus
March 3, 2026

South African court adjourns murder case of Nigerian e-hailing driver for further investigations

Defence lawyer Thabiso Mphahlele stated that his clients are willing to plead to all the charges.

Isaac Satlat
March 2, 2026

One dead, five missing as Nigerian tugboat sinks off South African coast 

The vessel, which had travelled to South Africa for repairs, was said to be heading back to Lagos with 18 persons onboard.

Nigerian tugboat
February 25, 2026

Economic impact of forex trading on local African economies

Once considered the preserve of global institutions, forex trading now attracts everyday African traders who see opportunities in the currency market’s constant movement.

Currencies
February 23, 2026

Dele Alake woos global investors at African Mining Indaba

Mr Alake stressed that the mining sector remained central to Nigeria’s economic diversification strategy.

Dele Alake, minister for solid minerals (Credit: Ministry of Information)
February 19, 2026

Expensive cross-border payments limiting opportunities in developing countries: Cardoso

Mr Cardoso said cross-border payments have become central to the global financial system.

Olayemi Cardoso
February 16, 2026

Court adjourns as three suspects waive bail in murder of Nigerian e-hailing driver in South Africa 

The deceased’s uncle appealed for fund to bring his remains to Nigeria for burial.

Isaac Satlat
February 15, 2026

NUSA seeks justice as court hearing on Nigerian murdered in South Africa holds Monday

The union said that the case was scheduled for court hearing on February 16.

Isaac Satlat
February 14, 2026

South African police arrest woman over killing of Nigerian e-hailing driver

The police, who confirmed the arrest in a statement, said an investigation has been launched into the incident and that more arrests are imminent.

South African Police officers
February 14, 2026

FG urged to summon South African high commissioner over recurring attacks on Nigerians

Mr Oluwafemi tasked the federal government on taking decisive actions to protect Nigerians in South Africa and other tense countries.

Minister of Foriegn Affairs Yusuf Tuggar