Nigeria has announced plans to facilitate the voluntary return of its citizens from South Africa, following renewed concerns over xenophobic violence targeting foreign nationals. The move comes as reports of anti-immigrant attacks resurface in South Africa, prompting fears of a broader escalation. Nigerian officials say the initiative is intended to support citizens who no longer…
China will expand zero-tariff treatment to all African countries that have diplomatic relations with Beijing starting May 1, 2026, Chinese authorities announced on Tuesday. From May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2028, China will grant zero-tariff treatment, in the form of a preferential tariff rate, to 20 African countries that have established diplomatic ties with…
A major infrastructure milestone is set to reshape regional connectivity as the Senqu Bridge prepares to open, linking communities between South Africa and Lesotho. Scheduled for official unveiling on 22 April 2026, the bridge is expected to play a critical role in maintaining transport routes and supporting broader development efforts in the region. A strategic…
The South African Department of Home Affairs has firmly dismissed widespread online claims suggesting that Lesotho nationals can now enter South Africa using only their national identity cards, clarifying that no such agreement exists between the two countries. The department said current immigration regulations remain fully in force, and all travellers are still required to…
It’s very clear that there’s no longer a so-called “ROC president” in the world anymore. Anyone who wears that false title is acting against history and will only invite disgrace upon themselves, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday on Taiwan authorities’ “postponement of Lai Ching-te’s visit” to Eswatini. It’s reported that Lai, leader…
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of the Republic of Mozambique Daniel Francisco Chapo in Beijing on Tuesday. Chapo is on a state visit to China from April 16 to 22. He arrived in Beijing on Monday after visiting Hunan and Qinghai provinces. Source: CGTN
Zimbabwe is set to begin circulating upgraded Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) banknotes this Tuesday in what authorities describe as a major milestone in the country’s currency reform programme. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) confirmed that the rollout will take place in phases, starting with lower denominations including ZiG10, ZiG20 and ZiG50 notes, while ZiG100 and…
Google has expanded the language capabilities of its artificial intelligence tools, adding support for several widely spoken African languages, including four commonly used in South Africa. The technology company confirmed that its AI-powered search features — AI Overviews and AI Mode — can now respond in Afrikaans, isiZulu, Sesotho and Setswana, in addition to English….
First direct satellite mobile test completed in Zambia MTN has taken a significant step toward satellite-based mobile connectivity in Africa after its Zambian operation successfully completed field testing of SpaceX’s Starlink direct-to-cell technology. The telecommunications company announced that MTN Zambia became the first mobile network operator on the continent to conduct a successful satellite-to-mobile phone…
The Africa Energy Indaba 2026 officially commenced in South Africa’s legislative capital on Tuesday, drawing energy ministers and industry leaders from across the continent to confront a central question: how Africa can harness its resource wealth to drive genuine industrial transformation. The three-day gathering at the Cape Town International Convention Centre has attracted over 1,000…
