SOUTH Africa has once again secured its position as the highest-ranking African nation on the Quality of Life Index in 2025, although its score has seen a decline. Despite the dip, the country continues to offer a robust mix of infrastructure,…
STEREOTYPES often paint Africa as a continent of perpetual conflict, but the reality is far more diverse. Several African nations are thriving in terms of safety, stability, and overall quality of life. Contrary to popular belief, countries like Ghana have…
THE year 2024 marked a turning point in Africa’s political history, as elections across the continent reflected widespread dissatisfaction with established power structures. From South Africa to Botswana and beyond, voters chose to challenge the status quo, signalling a shift…
SOUTH Africa has achieved an impressive milestone: 272 consecutive days without load-shedding, marking its longest uninterrupted power supply in five years. Minister of Electricity and Energy, Kgosientso Ramokgopa, highlighted the achievement at a media briefing in Pretoria, attributing the success…
DESPITE significant strides over the past three decades, South Africa remains deeply divided, according to President Cyril Ramaphosa. Speaking on National Reconciliation Day, Ramaphosa acknowledged the country’s achievements but emphasised that challenges such as poverty and unemployment still hinder true…
SOUTH Africa has emerged as the standout nation in Africa’s latest wealth rankings, with six of its cities dominating the continent’s top 10 list of the richest urban centres. The report, compiled by Henley & Partners and New World Wealth, highlights…
I’VE said for years that African energy is a vital investment. Backers clearly agree — to the tune of $47bn. That’s how much capital expenditure (capex) 2024 saw in African oil and gas, showing a 23 percent increase from last…
A NEW report from AirHelp has cast a spotlight on the varying quality of airport operations across Africa. The comprehensive study, which evaluated 239 airports globally, reveals both shining examples of excellence and glaring inefficiencies in the continent’s infrastructure. With a focus…
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa says tourists from Nigeria can now apply for a visa without submitting a passport. Ramaphosa announced this on Tuesday at the opening of the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in…
SOUTH Africa, the first African nation to preside over the G20, has committed to spotlighting Africa’s development priorities and advancing the interests of the Global South during its tenure. President Cyril Ramaphosa, addressing a media briefing on Tuesday, called this…
