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DA proposes law to curb political influence at PIC

21st July 2026

South Africa’s opposition Democratic Alliance has proposed legislation to overhaul the governance of the Public Investment Corporation. The party said the state...

World

Oil prices ease as mediators propose US-Iran ceasefire

21st July 2026

Oil prices fell on Tuesday, with markets weighing reports of mediation efforts between the U.S. and Iran against an exchange of fresh...

World

Oil reverses as Iranian comments interpreted as chance for fresh negotiations

20th July 2026

Oil prices reversed early gains on Monday after Iran’s foreign ministry said negotiations with the U.S. could be pursued based on national...

World

Canada to temporarily bar entry for foreigners who recently been to Congo

20th July 2026

The Canadian government said on Sunday it would deny entry to any foreigner who has been to Congo within the past 21...

News

Twenty pupils die in Uganda bus crash, government bans all school outings

19th July 2026

Twenty schoolchildren died when the bus carrying them crashed on the way back from a trip to some waterfalls in eastern Uganda...

Africa

Kenya investigating cybersecurity incident affecting president’s website

19th July 2026

Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy is investigating a cybersecurity incident that affected the official website of the president....

FIFA World Cup

Soccer coach Migne hops from Haiti to Gabon

19th July 2026

French-born coach Sebastien Migne, who led Haiti to the World Cup, has been appointed to take charge of Gabon as they seek...

Big Reads

Botswana says Anglo picks De Beers buyer, weighs options for ‘optimal structure’

18th July 2026

Anglo American has chosen a preferred buyer for its stake in diamond producer De Beers, with Botswana weighing whether to exercise its...

Africa

Uganda discharges last Ebola patient, starts countdown to be virus-free

17th July 2026

Uganda discharged its last remaining Ebola patient on Thursday, triggering a 42-day countdown after which it can be declared free of the...

News

Amazon Leo to bring satellite internet to South Africa in 2027

17th July 2026

Amazon’s low-earth orbit satellite internet venture Amazon Leo has signed an agreement with South Africa’s Herotel to launch a new broadband service...