The new £11bn mega city in Africa dubbed the ‘new Silicon Valley’

Africa's new mega city is set be the next 'Silicon Valley' with £11 billion being put behind it. Also known as Silicon Savannah, Africa's newest technology hub is being built 39 miles south of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, on the way to …

Scientists hope hungry weevils from Louisiana can tackle South Africa's invasive water plants

HARTBEESPOORT, South Africa (AP) — Dozens of tiny black weevils cling onto a fern plant as it is tossed onto a leafy green mat coating the surface of South Africa's Crocodile River. Those weevils aren't tossed into the river by accident: scientists …

‘Qatar-South Africa bilateral relations remarkably strong’

Doha, Qatar: The bilateral relations between the government of South Africa and the state of Qatar are strong, and it has continued to wax stronger with each passing year since diplomatic relations were established in 1994, following the end of the …

Scientists hope hungry weevils from Louisiana can tackle South Africa’s invasive water plants

South Africa is unleashing weevils imported from the United States in a bid to fight off the sprouting growth of ...

HARTBEESPOORT, South Africa (AP) — Dozens of tiny black weevils cling onto a fern plant as it is tossed onto a leafy green mat coating the surface of South Africa’s Crocodile River. Those weevils aren’t tossed into the river by accident: scientists hope …

Pope Francis calls for 'constructive dialogue' on Africa's forgotten wars

During the Angelus, the pope expressed "concern" for South Sudan, where the 2018 peace agreement has collapsed. He calls on all sides to “put aside our differences”. Meanwhile, in Sudan, where an "appalling humanitarian catastrophe" …

30 Years Post-Apartheid, Racial Tensions Put South Africa in the Spotlight Again

A nation of stunning beauty and complex history, South Africa finds itself at the center of international controversy. Once defined by apartheid, the country still grapples with racial challenges. Today, it’s in the spotlight again over the Expropriation …

South Africans earning over R21,000 will not be covered by SA's labour legislation

The South African labour laws are about to change for citizens who earn above R20,000 The Government Gazette published a notice which stated that South Africans who earn R21,812.37 and above will no longer be protected by labour legislation South Africans …

Experts, policymakers call for reforms to support Africa's priorities under South Africa's G20 presidency

ADDIS ABABA, March 29 (Xinhua) -- Experts and policymakers attending a meeting on Africa's priorities under South Africa's Group of 20 (G20) presidency emphasized the need to push for key reforms that support Africa's development. Organized by …

How Cassava will give Africa a foothold in AI development

Cassava-based foods are staples enjoyed by millions of people around the world. From Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, to Panama, Philippine, Bermuda, Indonesia, Vietnam down to Guinea, Congo, Liberia, Ghana, Gabon, Cote D’Ivoire, Benin Republic, and …