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IHS buyout could rewrite Africa’s telecom infrastructure playbook
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1642+ words) For nearly two decades, independent tower companies have provided a neutral platform where mobile network operators can colocate equipment, share costs, and expand coverage without owning the physical infrastructure." That model is now under pressure following MTN's $2.2 billion acquisition of…...
10 things to know about James Swan, the new head of MONUSCO in DRC
18+ min ago (189+ words) 10 things to know about James Swan, the new head of MONUSCO in DRC'The Africa Report Every day, our journalists deliver trusted, independent news on Africa. We offer two ways to access our content: Subscribe for full access with no advertising…...
South Africa's livestock farmers reel from foot-and-mouth disaster
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (819+ words) South Africa's Eastern Cape has been swept by panicsince an outbreak of highly contagious foot-and-mouth disease Farmers like Igsahn Felix believe the government allowed the crisis to escalate until it had gone too far Nearly 1,000 outbreaks have been reported in…...
Angola Leaves Key Policy Rate at 17.5%
17+ hour, 38+ min ago (94+ words) The National Bank of Angola kept its key interest rate unchanged at 17.5% on March 12, 2026, marking the first pause following three consecutive reductions. The decision comes amid easing inflation and efforts to sustain economic activity. Annual inflation has been steadily declining…...
Farrell: Ireland scrum saving best until last
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (522+ words) Andy Farrell believes Ireland's under-pressure scrummaging unit is saving the best for last in the Triple Crown decider against Scotland at Aviva Stadium on Saturday. After a torrid November Test window when world champions South Africa reduced the Irish scrum…...
African agtech funding drops nearly 20% in 2025 to under $170 million
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (363+ words) Investment into African agtech fell sharply in 2025, with total funding dropping nearly 20% to under $170 million and the number of deals declining by around 10%, according to the State of Agtech Investment in Africa 2025, Briter and AgBase's flagship report. This continues a…...
Cape Town slips in Time Out’s best cities list
4+ hour, 41+ min ago (507+ words) Cape Town may no longer hold the top position in the world's most talked-about city rankings, but the Mother City is still firmly among the global elite. The latest results from Time Out place Cape Town sixth on its 2026 list…...
Western Cape exports have increased over the past few years
21+ hour, 40+ min ago (11+ words) Western Cape exports have increased over the past few years'Smile 90.4FM...
One of Cape Town’s oldest seaside hotels has quietly reopened on the False Bay coast
13+ hour, 40+ min ago (16+ words) One of Cape Town's oldest seaside hotels has quietly reopened on the False Bay coast'News24...
Cape Town Road Trip Disruption: Chapman’s Peak Now Drive Between Hout Bay and Noordhoek to Close on Key March Dates
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (890+ words) Travellers planning scenic drives along the Cape Peninsula are being advised to review travel schedules this March as Chapman's Peak Drive, one of South Africa's most iconic coastal routes, undergoes temporary closures for safety assessments. The nine-kilometre coastal road linking…...