The South African government has officially raised concerns over the Kingdom of Eswatini’s recent agreement with the United States to receive and temporarily resettle foreign convicts deported for serious criminal offenses. The South African government raised concerns over Eswatini’s agreement to temporarily resettle foreign nationals deported from the U.S. for serious crimes. Pretoria warned about…
The administration of President Donald Trump will soon require visa applicants from Zambia and Malawi to pay bonds of up to $15,000 for certain tourist and business visas. The policy introduces a visa bond requirement for applicants from Zambia and Malawi for specific visa categories. Bonds range from $5,000 to $15,000, determined during the visa…
South Africa, the continent’s largest economy, is facing renewed trade headwinds as Danish shipping giant Maersk announced it will discontinue direct cargo shipments between South Africa and the United States from October 1. South Africa, the continent’s largest economy, faces challenges due to Maersk discontinuing direct cargo shipments to the US from October 1. South…
South African retail giant Shoprite Holdings is making a decisive retreat from another pair of African markets, announcing plans to exit Ghana and Malawi as part of its ongoing recalibration outside its home base. Shoprite Holdings announced plans to exit Ghana and Malawi markets as part of a regional recalibration strategy. These exits signify Shoprite’s…
Kenya’s current president, William Ruto, recently asserted that he is the best president Kenya has produced since its independence. This is coming amid a flurry of demands for his resignation. Kenya’s President William Ruto asserts he is the best leader Kenya has had since independence, citing his educational background and political experience. Ruto highlighted his…
Ghana’s government has given satellite broadcaster DStv until Thursday to reduce subscription fees or risk having its broadcasting licence suspended. Ghana’s government demands DStv reduce subscription fees by August 7 or face suspension. Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George directed the NCA to enforce regulatory compliance. DStv rejected the government’s proposed 30% price reduction citing economic…
The United States has reached a new agreement with Rwanda to deport up to 250 migrants to the East African nation, marking Washington’s latest use of third-country deportation deals to curb irregular migration. The United States signed an agreement with Rwanda in June to relocate up to 250 migrants to the East African nation. Only…
Zimbabwe has announced plans to build 50 new small dams and weirs, as well as upgrade and maintain existing agricultural dams around the nation, in a bid to defend its agricultural produce against climate disasters. Zimbabwe is planning to build 50 new small dams and weirs along with upgrading existing dams to bolster its agriculture…
According to current statistics from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), marketers have recommenced large-scale imports of refined petroleum products, bypassing domestic refining possibilities, most notably the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lekki. Marketers in Nigeria have resumed large-scale imports of refined petroleum products due to domestic refining limitations, including underutilization…
