Daily Archives: 24th July 2025

Several organisations in South Africa have fallen victim to a global cyberattack that exploited a vulnerability in Microsoft Corp.’s SharePoint servers. A global cyberattack has targeted Microsoft SharePoint server vulnerabilities, affecting 400 entities worldwide. Victims of the attack include government agencies, corporations, and educational institutions, with some cases reported in South Africa. South Africa’s National…

Morocco has announced a major infrastructure investment of 38 billion dirhams ($4.2 billion) over the next five years to upgrade its main airports in preparation for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which it will co-host with Spain and Portugal. Morocco announced a $4.2 billion investment plan to upgrade its main airports to prepare for co-hosting…

South Africa has been named the fourth-best country in the world for travel in the 2025 Telegraph Travel Awards, emerging as the highest-ranked African nation on the list. Business Insider Africa present the African countries ranked among the best on earth. The list is courtesy of Telegraph Travel Awards. South Africa’s enduring popularity was highlighted…

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has replaced Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente in a broader leadership reshuffle, signalling a notable shift in the country’s executive structure. Rwandan President Paul Kagame has replaced Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente with Justin Nsengiyumva, a former banker. Nsengiyumva has expressed his commitment to advancing Rwanda’s national priorities under Kagame’s vision. The reshuffle…

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and President of the Dangote Group, has raised concerns about the growing logistical and regulatory challenges that are undermining the competitiveness of Nigeria’s $20 billion Dangote oil Refinery. Aliko Dangote highlighted regulatory and logistical complications affecting operations at Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery. Local oil marketers face higher costs due to port…

Angola’s oil-backed debt to China is expected to decline to between $7.5 billion and $8.0 billion by year-end, according to the head of the country’s debt management office. Angola’s oil-backed debt to China is projected to decrease to between $7.5 billion and $8.0 billion by year-end. The country has halted new oil-backed loans from China…

A major ownership shake-up is underway at South Africa’s MultiChoice following the Competition Tribunal’s approval of a $3 billion takeover bid by French media giant Canal+. The Competition Tribunal of South Africa has allowed Canal+ to proceed with acquiring the remaining 55% of MultiChoice, granting it full ownership. The deal, valued at $3 billion, includes…

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with the president of Burkina Faso, Ibrahim Traoré, earlier this week and delivered a written message from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in a major move, geared towards strengthening pan-African unity. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty delivered a letter from President El-Sisi to Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré. The…

A recent report indicates that Zimbabwe’s economy is fueled by the informal sector, with more than three-quarters of all economic activity taking place outside of established legal frameworks. Zimbabwe’s economy predominantly operates within the informal sector, comprising over 75% of economic activity. This trend arises from decades of economic issues, such as job shortages, inflation,…