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South Africa finance minister says dropping VAT hike would have severe consequences
South Africa's finance minister has said that failing to raise the value-added tax rate from May would cause severe harm to ...
Can Africa’s EV revolution support rural women?
Rural women are being left behind in Africa’s electric vehicle revolution. But one company thinks it has the answer.
Map Shows US Travel Warnings for Africa Right Now
A Newsweek-created graphic shows the various travel advisories currently in place across Africa, including the no-go zones.
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Africa’s wealth Titans: Meet the 10 richest billionaires in 2025
At the close of the first quarter of 2025, Africa’s economic landscape continues to be shaped by bold entrepreneurship, strategic investments, and a growing focus on regional integration. Despite ...
South Africa Urges Stronger Response to Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak
South Africa needs to intensify efforts to curb an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that has resulted in restriction of ...
American pastor's kidnapping in South Africa fueled by soaring armed robbery incidents in recent years
Tennessee pastor Josh Sullivan was kidnapped in South Africa on April 10, and his captors are reportedly demanding a ransom ...
Should Africa be worried about earthquakes?
Myanmar's deadly earthquake has raised alarms beyond Southeast Asia. In Africa, fault lines stretching across the continent ...
Tanzania Threatens to Block South Africa, Malawi Farming Imports
Tanzania will impose trade barriers on agricultural imports from South Africa and Malawi if the two countries don’t lift ...