Tuesday, October 6, 2026

South Africa

February 6, 2026

MTN Group in talks to acquire remaining stake in IHS Towers

The MTN Group says it is in advanced discussions to acquire the remaining shares in IHS Holdings that it does not already own.

MTN, IHS
February 5, 2026

How Nigeria can move from potential to economic prosperity: Zacch Adedeji

Mr Adedeji lamented that Nigeria possesses a high-tech oil sector and a low-productivity informal sector.

Zacch Adedeji
February 4, 2026

South Africa joins Afreximbank, announces $8 billion country programme

Mr Musumba said Afreximbank would unveil major financial interventions in the country.

Afreximbank
February 1, 2026

South Africa replaces Morocco as 2026 WAFCON host, says deputy sports minister 

Morocco’s withdrawal came in the aftermath of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final fallout with Senegal.

South Africa
January 31, 2026

W.O.W sets for two-day continental collaboration in South Africa

Ms Gatsheni said the dialogue would focus on collaboration, leadership, shared influence, and economic development across the continent.

Lelo Ndlovu Waka Gatsheni
January 29, 2026

Nigerians fighting Tinubu’s taxation reforms made money, never paid taxes: Taiwo Oyedele

“Many people fighting the reforms are not telling you why they are fighting them. It’s because they’ve made money for so long and never pay taxes,” Mr Oyedele explained.

Taiwo Oyedele
January 24, 2026

Incessant grid collapse disappointing, outcome of leadership failures: Obi

Mr Obi said, “The power sector is critical and requires competent and committed leadership to thrive.”

National grid
January 23, 2026

Madagascar receives South Africa’s support to join BRICS as partner

“The president of South Africa accepted our request to include Madagascar among the BRICS partner countries,” Mr Randrianirina said.

Michael Randrianirina
January 21, 2026

‘DNA result showed zero per cent,’ Davido’s father says as he speaks on paternity dispute

Mr Adeleke said the family would be taking legal action over the publication.

Deji Adeleke, Anu and Davido
January 19, 2026

FIFA to establish regional development office in South Africa

South Africa will facilitate FIFA’s administrative and operational activities in the country, while the global football governing body will fund and staff the office.

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)