Chinese nickel producer Tsingshan Holding Group will invest $800 million in expanding its steel plant in central Zimbabwe through its unit Dinson Iron and Steel Company. Tsingshan Holding Group will invest $800 million to expand its steel plant in Zimbabwe. The expansion aims to increase steel production capacity from 600,000 to 1.2 million tonnes annually.…
South Africa is rapidly cementing its role as a gateway for international automakers, particularly from China and India, with several major brands preparing to launch or expand operations in the country in the coming months. South Africa is emerging as a strategic hub for international automakers, gaining prominence as an entry point to African markets.…
The Trump administration is weighing a refugee admissions cap of 40,000 for the coming fiscal year, with 30,000 spaces reserved for Afrikaners, a Dutch-descended minority in South Africa, according to U.S. officials and internal government communications reviewed by Reuters. The Trump administration is considering setting a refugee admissions cap of 40,000 for the upcoming fiscal…
The United States could forfeit an estimated $9.4 billion in visitor spending over the next three years following the introduction of a new $250 “visa integrity fee,” according to industry groups, who warn the policy risks undermining tourism and costing thousands of jobs. The U.S. government recently introduced a $250 ‘visa integrity fee,’ provoking concerns…
The South African arm of Japanese automaker Isuzu Motors is positioning itself as a manufacturing hub for commercial trucks on the continent Isuzu Motors South Africa plans to become Africa’s hub for truck manufacturing to boost production and local sourcing. The company conducts discussions with Japan to relocate more commercial truck production to South Africa.…
Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio, who took over the rotating chairmanship of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in June, is optimistic about reintegrating Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger into the regional bloc. President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone, current ECOWAS chair, aims to reintegrate Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger into…
Guinea-Bissau has expelled two major Portuguese media outlets and ordered their journalists to leave the country, escalating tensions with Lisbon and raising questions about media freedom in the fragile West African state. Guinea-Bissau has expelled two Portuguese media outlets, raising concerns about media freedom. The expulsion is linked to political tensions surrounding President Umaro Sissoco…
ChatGPT, the AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, faces bans and restrictions in several African countries, sparking debates about access, regulation, and the continent’s readiness for advanced AI. A July 2025 report highlights that 9 out of the over 20 nations restricting ChatGPT are in Africa, primarily due to issues like limited internet infrastructure and political…
Nigeria’s minimum wage has long been a topic of contention, caught between political promises, economic realities, and the everyday hardships faced by workers. Nigeria’s minimum wage increased by 133% to ₦70,000 in July 2024 following negotiations. Economic challenges have reduced the real value of the wage from ₦30,000 to ₦55,379 by mid-2025. Inflation impacts remain…
