Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
POLL | Are Springbok ticket prices leaving loyal fans behind?
Times LIVE
·
While the Springboks continue to make history around the world many fans say they're being priced out of the experience as ticket prices come under fire. As reigning Rugby World Cup champions, South Africa holds a record four titles — won in 1995,...
Calls for Cyril Ramaphosa to dismiss police leadership over corruption claims
IOL
·
President Cyril Ramaphosa has been called to clean the South African Police Service (SAPS) and appoint new ethical leaders. This is according to the letter written by a forensic private investigator, Paul O’Sullivan, who said Ramaphosa should fire...
French army leaves Senegal ending military presence in west Africa
Tracy Press - California
·
France on Thursday formally handed back its last two military bases in Senegal, leaving Paris with no permanent camps in either west or central Africa. Ending the French army's 65 years in Senegal, the pull-out comes after similar withdrawals...
SCOOP: House fiscal hawks warily accept Senate's $9B Trump spending cuts package
Fox News
·
Florida Sen. Ashley Moody joins 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss why she considers the bill's passage a major accomplishment and what's next as Republicans look to curb government spending. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX:...
Automechanika Roadshow Advances African Automotive Integration Amid Global Shifts
News Ghana
·
July 17, 2025
Southern African automotive stakeholders intensified regional collaboration at Automechanika’s Sub-Saharan Africa Roadshows in Zimbabwe and Zambia this week. Under the theme “Forging the African Connection,” industry leaders addressed supply-chain...
‘Blind loyalty, zero integrity’: Lamola unleashes on Hlophe in explosive parliamentary session
IOL
·
International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola launched a blistering verbal assault on MK Party parliamentary leader, Dr John Hlophe, accusing him of hypocrisy, political opportunism, and unflinching allegiance to former president Jacob Zuma....
Mayor Lowe slams political bullying, smear campaign in fiery rebuttal
The Point
·
In a public statement, the Mayor of Banjul and President of the African Network of Elected Women (REFELA) addressed persistent accusations stemming from political opponents and media commentators, clarifying her position within the United...
S&P Global exposes Transnet’s operational crisis as it fails to meet targets
The Citizen (South Africa)
·
July 21, 2025
The rating agency's assessment is that Transnet is "entirely dependent on state support" and faces "sizable negative free operating cash flow". S&P Global’s downgrading exposes Transnet’s operational crisis as reform efforts stall, and it fails to...
How Africa is harnessing AI power for progress and profit
The Media Online
·
July 17, 2025
Along with the rest of the world, Africa is using artificial intelligence (AI) to crunch large datasets, boost productivity, improve customer relations and even save lives. The benefits AI is expected to bring to the world are enormous. If Africa...
Schneider Electric South Africa certified as 2025 Top Employer
SA Instrumentation & Control
·
Schneider Electric South Africa certified as 2025 Top Employer July 2025 News Schneider Electric is proud to announce that its South African operation has been awarded Top Employer 2025 certification by a global authority in HR excellence, Top...
Three types of drought – and why there’s no such thing as a global water crisis
The Conversation
·
July 21, 2025
Hosepipe bans have been announced in parts of England this summer. Following the driest spring in over a century, the Environment Agency has issued a medium drought risk warning, and Yorkshire Water will introduce restrictions starting Friday, 11...
Why Professionalising Public Relations is an Economic Necessity for South Africa
Media Update
·
July 17, 2025
Reputation is not a public relations problem. It is a business problem. In South Africa's complex environment (marked by political uncertainty, economic challenges, social tension and media fragmentation), it's a problem that cannot be managed...
Develop Fulton announces Board reappointment of entrepreneur Pinky Cole Hayes
The Atlanta Voice - Georgia
·
July 21, 2025
Your Support Keeps Us Strong The Atlanta Voice has stood as a pillar of truth, empowerment, and advocacy in Metro Atlanta for six decades. As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, we invite you to invest in independent journalism that serves YOU....
IFP reaffirms GNU role, slams NPA and urges reforms within justice system
The Citizen (South Africa)
·
July 21, 2025
The IFP reaffirmed its commitment to the GNU while demanding action on political killings and faster prosecutions. The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has reiterated its commitment to remaining a “vocal participant” in the government of national unity...
NANS hails FG over successful hosting of U18/U20 AAC in Ogun
The Sun Nigeria
·
July 21, 2025
Lauds NSC DG, Olopade, Governor Abiodun From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has hailed the Federal Government for the successful hosting of the 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships, which...
Having no success with an Arab army, Egypt turns to Africa
The New Arab
·
July 17, 2025
A picture of Egyptian soldiers in a boat in the Military Museum which is dedicated to displaying the valiant history of the Egyptian military throughout the ages on 2 September 2024 in Cairo, Egypt. [Getty] Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi...
Jamaican among deportees to African kingdom of Eswatini
The Gleaner
·
July 17, 2025
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP): The United States has sent five immigrants it says were convicted of serious crimes to the African nation of Eswatini, the US Department of Homeland Security confirmed, in an expansion of the Trump administration’s...
South African enterprises are rapidly adopting Generative AI but without formal strategies, study finds
IOL
·
July 17, 2025
South African enterprises are rapidly integrating Generative AI (GenAI) into their operations, but most are doing so without formal strategies, dedicated leadership, or the infrastructure required to maximise value and minimise risk. This is the...
‘Fortress Europe’s’ African victims
Mail & Guardian
·
July 17, 2025
African refugees and migrants fleeing war and dictatorships in search of safety on European shores. (AFP) Europeans may be horrified by United States President Donald Trump’s draconian immigration policies, which include snatching people off the...
HCMC faces allegations of racial bias, harassment, discrimination
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
·
July 21, 2025
Calls for Independent Investigation Mount as HCMC Faces Discrimination Allegations Civil rights attorneys and health care advocates are demanding a full, independent investigation into Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) following allegations of...