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Africa

Egypt raises most household power tariffs by average 12%

2nd August 2026

Egypt will keep tariffs unchanged for the first household consumption bracket while raising rates for other residential users by an average of...

World

Hunger and hostility drove us back from Spain’s Ceuta to Morocco, Migrants say

2nd August 2026

FNIDEQ, Morocco/CEUTA, Spain – Migrants who swam or jumped over fences to rush into Spain’s African enclave of Ceuta this week were...

World

Spain installs floating barrier in Ceuta after deadly migrant rush

2nd August 2026

CEUTA, Spain – Spain said migrant crossings into its North African enclave of Ceuta stopped overnight, as police began installing a 500m...

Business

Oil prices rise as Strait of Hormuz crisis rages

2nd August 2026

Oil prices closed more than $1 (R16) a barrel higher on Friday, ending July with their biggest monthly gains since March, as...

News

Ghana’s government backs five-year presidential term, lowers minimum age to 35

31st July 2026

Ghana's government has accepted a recommendation to extend the…

World

Oil rises in volatile trade as US resumes attacks on Iran

30th July 2026

Brent crude prices climbed more than $1 a barrel on Thursday in a volatile session as investors swing between focusing on escalating...

News

South Africa says African Union backs broad migration debate

30th July 2026

The African Union has backed a broader discussion on migration, a South African government official said on Thursday, after Ghana made a...

Business

Woolies flags slower profit growth as Middle East conflict weigh on consumers

30th July 2026

South African retailer Woolworths Holdings said on Thursday it expects annual profit to rise modestly after a tough second half, as higher...

Africa

Kenya probes potential toxin after 15 elephants die in Amboseli ecosystem

29th July 2026

Fifteen elephants died in Kenya’s Amboseli ecosystem from June 24 to July 24, with preliminary tests detecting a potential toxic substance in...

News

SA Army chief visits Moscow, agrees to strengthen military ties

29th July 2026

Lieutenant General Lawrence Mbatha, the chief of the South African Army, held talks with Russian counterparts on Tuesday during a visit to...