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South African High Court Freezes Impeachment Inquiry Against President Ramaphosa Over Phala Phala Scandal

The Western Cape High Court has issued a ruling allowing South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to temporarily halt parliamentary impeachment proceedings and block the National Assembly panel from resuming public hearings linked to the high-profile "Phala Phala" farm scandal. The judicial......

Over 160,000 Foreigners Flee South Africa Following Surge in Anti-Immigrant Violence

More than 160,000 foreign nationals have departed South Africa over the past two months in an unprecedented mass exodus triggered by escalating violent protests targeting undocumented migrants, according to reports compiled by Agence France-Presse (AFP). The rapid departure follows weeks of heightened......

Zazu selects Morocco to launch digital banking platform after securing $1 million in funding

Morocco is set to welcome a new player in the fintech sector after startup Zazu secured $1 million in initial funding to prepare the launch of its digital banking platform in Morocco and South Africa. The company aims to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with easier access to financial......

Ghana and Nigeria call for African action against Afrophobia in South Africa

  Ghana and Nigeria have called on the African Union to address the growing concerns surrounding Afrophobia and xenophobic violence in South Africa, following reports of attacks targeting African nationals and the evacuation of thousands of foreign residents. The appeal came after discussions......

DR Congo repatriates citizens as anti-foreigner violence escalates in South Africa

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has repatriated the first group of its citizens from South Africa following a wave of anti-foreigner violence that has raised growing concern across the African continent. According to Congolese authorities, 121 nationals, including women and children, arrived......

South Africa deploys 3,000 troops as weekly anti-migrant protests escalate

South Africa has deployed more than 3,000 soldiers across the country to reinforce security and assist police as authorities prepare for a series of planned anti-migrant protests expected to continue throughout July. The deployment follows demonstrations held earlier this week, some of which turned......

South African manufacturing confidence slips in June as demand weakens, Absa PMI shows

South Africa's manufacturing sector lost momentum in June as weaker customer demand led to a decline in new orders, according to the latest Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI). While falling global oil prices helped improve expectations for the months ahead, overall business conditions in the......

South Africa pledges $2.5 million to Africa CDC Ebola fund amid growing outbreak

South Africa has committed $2.5 million through the African Epidemic Fund to support the response to the Ebola outbreak spreading across the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The African Centres for Disease Control and Prevention welcomed the contribution as a demonstration of continental solidarity......

African nations seek financing alternatives as Iran war fuels inflation surge

The 2026 conflict involving Iran has intensified economic pressure across Africa, triggering a sharp rise in inflation, tighter monetary policy and renewed concerns over debt sustainability. The disruption to energy flows following instability around the Strait of Hormuz has added further strain to economies......