Roftop Solar and Battery Boom Drives Africa Energy Shift
Africa is projected to add 17 gigawatts of solar capacity in 2026, driven largely by an underground boom in distributed rooftop systems and battery storage.
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Women’s Irish Open: Leona Maguire falls short as Casandra Alexander wins at K Club
Casandra Alexander won the KPMG Women’s Irish Open by three shots at The K Club, finishing at 20 under par.
Salif Keïta Cancels South Africa Shows Due to Anti-Migrant Violence
Malian singer-songwriter Salif Keïta has announced the cancellation of his upcoming commercial performances in South Africa, citing a refusal to ignore reports of xenophobic…
Tanzania Begins Repatriation of Citizens From South Africa
Tanzania has finalised a comprehensive voluntary repatriation programme to bring back its citizens currently living in South Africa.
Nigeria Urges South Africa to Stop Targeting African Nationals
Nigeria urged South Africa to stop what federal officials described as the deliberate targeting of African nationals under the guise of xenophobia.
NSC Backs Super Falcons 2027 World Cup Qualification Bid
Nigeria’s Super Falcons and South Africa’s Banyana Banyana meet in Casablanca on Thursday for a high-stakes 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup playoff. Both African heavyweights suffered quarter-final exits at WAFCON, leaving their global tournament ambitions hanging by a thread as they fight for a spot in the Inter-Confederation Play-Off Tournament. The stage is set at … Read more
UCT analysis finds South Africans got poorer as alcohol consumption grew
Aggregate consumption of tax-paid alcohol in South Africa increased by 24.2% between 2017 and 2024, according to a University of Cape Town analysis released in August 2026. The figures challenge industry claims about a surging illicit market as the National Treasury considers higher excise taxes on alcoholic beverages. South Africans became poorer between 2017 and … Read more