Friday 24 - 14:15
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is deliberately avoiding a price war in South Africa as competition intensifies in Africa’s second-largest automotive market. The South African automotive sector is experiencing a rapid influx of electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, range-extender models, and traditional hybrid cars. Many of......
A 250-million-year-old fossilized egg containing a Lystrosaurus embryo provides direct proof that mammal ancestors laid eggs. The stout tusked creature dominated Earth after history's worst mass extinction. Findings published Wednesday in PLOS ONE answer a question that puzzled evolutionary biologists for nearly two centuries. An international......
Morocco’s Digital Development Agency and the Korea-Africa Foundation signed a cooperation agreement in Marrakech during Gitex Africa 2026 to advance digital innovation and technology-driven growth. The deal brings together Amine El Mezouaghi, head of Morocco’s Digital Development Agency, and Ju Young Lee, chairman of the advisory......
The currency of South Africa weakened slightly as investors reacted cautiously to ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and assessed key domestic economic indicators. The South African rand came under pressure as doubts persisted over the durability of a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East involving the United States and Iran. Market participants......
South Africa’s private sector showed signs of recovery in March, returning to growth after a period of stagnation, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data. The PMI rose slightly above the neutral 50 mark, indicating expansion, as increased output and hiring supported economic activity. Businesses reported......
Rising fuel costs driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East are reshaping Easter and spring holiday travel across multiple continents, forcing millions of consumers to cancel trips, shorten itineraries, or stay closer to home as the global tourism industry braces for a difficult season. In Australia, a Tourism & Transport Forum......
South African citrus producers have raised concerns over potential fuel shortages as the country prepares for its key export season starting in April. Industry representatives report isolated cases of diesel scarcity, which could disrupt harvesting and transportation operations. Although authorities have reassured that national fuel supplies......
The South African rand showed signs of strength in early trading, supported by a broad rise in global commodity prices as investors continue to monitor geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The currency gained modestly against the U.S. dollar, reflecting renewed confidence linked to South Africa’s position as a major exporter of......
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
Monday 06 - 13:04
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
Tuesday 31 March 2026 - 10:03
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Iran under the lens
Tuesday 13 January 2026 - 08:30
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AFCON 2025: Morocco at the heart of African football
Friday 19 December 2025 - 11:16
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Walaw at the Heart of the Mawazine Festival – Rhythms of the World 2025
Saturday 21 June 2025 - 15:48
