South Africa’s auto industry has secured a significant boost as Chinese and Indian car companies pledged to upgrade their operations from semi-knocked-down (SKD) assembly to full-scale manufacturing, Trade Minister Parks Tau announced on Thursday, October 2. South Africa secures pledges from Chinese and Indian automakers to upgrade assembly plants to full-scale manufacturing. Trade Minister Parks…
A self-styled Ghanaian king and his partner have been forcibly evicted from council-owned land in the Scottish Borders, ending months of standoff with local authorities. The Kingdom of Kubala was evicted from council-owned land in the Scottish Borders after months of disputes. The eviction involved police, sheriff’s officers, and immigration enforcement officials, and was widely…
American citizens are increasingly choosing to live outside the United States, with Africa emerging as a destination for a notable number of expatriates. While neighbouring countries such as Canada and Mexico account for the largest expatriate communities, Africa hosts thousands of U.S. citizens who reside across its diverse regions. Affordable living conditions and strong cultural…
Kenya is facing renewed uncertainty in its fight against insecurity after US President Donald Trump announced that Washington would no longer bankroll military operations in Africa, singling out countries like Kenya and Somalia. US President Donald Trump announced a shift in US military priorities, reducing funding to overseas operations Trump’s approach suggests significant reassessment of…
South Africans are spending more time online than any other nation in the world, averaging over nine hours a day, according to new 2025 data on daily internet use. South Africans have the highest average daily online usage globally, exceeding nine hours per day according to 2025 data. This makes South Africa the leader in…
Sub-Saharan Africa continues to show steady progress, with 10 economies improving their rankings in 2025. Mauritius (53rd) remains the region’s innovation leader Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 most innovative African countries in 2025. The list is courtesy of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Sub-Saharan Africa continues to show steady progress, with 10 economies…
Nigeria has become a critical crude supplier to Senegal’s lone refinery, underscoring the paradox of Dakar’s oil sector, which still struggles to process its own production despite becoming a member of Africa’s league of oil-producing nations in 2024. Senegal’s Dakar Refinery relies on Nigeria’s Erha crude due to incompatibility with its own Sangomar oil. Despite…
Account ownership, or the capacity to hold and manage a bank or mobile money account, is one of the most important measures of financial inclusion globally. In Africa, where millions of people have historically been shut out of formal financial systems, account ownership is particularly crucial. Despite global progress, millions in Africa remain excluded from…
Protests in Madagascar’s capital, Antananarivo, came to a halt after demonstrators in the region decided to catch a break. Protests in Madagascar’s capital, Antananarivo, temporarily paused for 24 hours as a strategic move by demonstrators. Youth-led movement Gen Z Madagascar announced the suspension, emphasizing plans to return stronger. The demonstrations have significantly impacted the political…
