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Investor interest drives growth in Africa’s tourism, hospitality sector
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (167+ words) Rising investment is helping fuel growth in Africa's tourism and hospitality industry, with hundreds of new hotel developments underway across the continent. According to Roy Bannister, Head of Strategic Partnerships for Africa at the Future Hospitality Summit Africa, the increase…...
Botswana National Stadium nears completion ahead of World Relays
1+ day, 19+ min ago (188+ words) Botswana's Minister of Sport and Arts, Jacob Kelebeng, says the country's National Stadium will be ready to host the World Athletics Relays set for May 23. Kelebeng confirmed that work on the athletics track, which will serve as the main competition…...
Greenpeace Africa weighs in on climate debate at Africa Matters Summit
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (78+ words) The year 2026 will see the Africa Matters Summit, a strategic project launched by Channel Africa. The summit, which will take place on March 25 at the Wits Business School in Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, aims to shift the narrative, ensuring African voices…...
Anti-corruption pledge signed by border authorities near Maseru Bridge
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (150+ words) The leaders of South Africa's (SA) Border Management and Immigration Anti-Corruption Forum under the chairmanship of the Special Investigating Unit, publicly signed a pledge against corruption at the border town of Ladybrand, Free State Province, near the Maseru Bridge. In…...
‘Africa must lead its own climate solutions’
3+ day, 35+ min ago (293+ words) Africans must take the lead in shaping solutions to climate change and financing the continent's recovery, according to Channel Africa Business Manager Dicksy Ngqula. Ngqula says the continent cannot continue relying solely on external support while receiving only a small…...
SA recorded positive economic activity in the fourth quarter of 2025
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (158+ words) SA recorded positive economic activity in the fourth quarter of 2025Channel Africa SA recorded positive economic activity in the fourth quarter of 2025 The latest Gross Domestic Product data released by Stats SA was largely in line with analysts" expectations. Full-year growth…...
SA President’s state visit to Brazil aims to deepen economic ties as global tensions reshape alliances
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (302+ words) The visit signals Pretoria's intention to diversify its trade partners and deepen bilateral cooperation at a time of heightened global geopolitical tension. Fakude said the bilateral focus reflects a broader trend within the Brazil, Russia, India, China, SA, Egypt, Ethiopia,…...
SA economy expected to grow despite tough year for business
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (148+ words) South Africa's (SA) economic growth is expected to remain positive when Statistics SA releases the country's fourth-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) figures on Tuesday. The data comes after a challenging year for businesses, partly affected by United States trade tariffs....
SARB–Namibia cooperation deal signals stronger regional push against financial crime, support for SADC integration
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (295+ words) In the latest development, the Bank of Namibia and the South African (SA) Reserve Bank (SARB) have signed a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) intended to deepen institutional cooperation in areas including financial surveillance, regulatory frameworks, payment systems and cross'border…...
SADC urged to tackle trade, food security, infrastructure challenges
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (152+ words) SADC urged to tackle trade, food security, infrastructure challenges'Channel Africa SADC urged to tackle trade, food security, infrastructure challenges South African Ambassador Tebogo Seokolo, Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Standing Committee of Senior Officials, has called on…...