I Went Free Diving Among Seals and Shipwrecks Off South Africa’s Coast—Here's What It Was Like

The waters off the coast of Cape Town were crystal clear and a face-numbing 52 degrees. Bracing myself, I took a deep breath and ducked a couple of yards below the surface, kicking downward into the swaying kelp forest. A frisky Cape fur seal swam...

GNSS chipset shipments to hit 2.4B by 2029

Photo: MStudioImages/E+/Getty Images Demand for GNSS chipsets is rising globally, driven by growth in key verticals such as automotive and transportation, consumer electronics, and asset tracking applications. According to global technology...

Terror in Italy: Woman in critical condition after African refugee bit off her ear during brutal rape and physical assault in Sondrio

An African refugee from the country of Mali is in police custody, accused of raping and brutally beating a 44-year-old Italian woman in the city of Sondrio. During the incredibly brutal rape, the man bit off the woman’s entire ear, according to...

INTERVIEW: Africa’s future lies in digital sovereignty, environmental protection, says Wole Abu

Wole Abu has spent more than two decades shaping Africa’s digital landscape – from telecom towers to data centres and, now, climate innovation. As managing director of Equinix West Africa and founder of the One Million Trees initiative, he is at...

Science news this week: Astronomers close in on comet 3I/ATLAS's origins, a strange gravity anomaly discovered off Africa and AI designs brand-new viruses

This week's science news was bursting with mind-blowing astronomical observations, led by new discoveries about the origins of the comet 3I/ATLAS. The comet, an interstellar interloper from far beyond our solar system, was first spotted in late...

$2.9 billion port of Gauteng project offers hope for South Africa’s logistics network

The Road Freight Association (RFA) has welcomed the ambitious $2.9 billion Port of Gauteng project, calling it a pivotal opportunity to tackle the systemic inefficiencies in South Africa’s logistics network, particularly along the congested...

Road to Ruin: Impact of transport emissions on our communities

Tswelopele Makoe|Published 24 minutes ago 4min SOUTH Africa’s taxi industry is not only massive, it’s a force to be reckoned with. In many ways, it’s the lifeblood of the nation’s daily commute. Every single day, around 16 million South Africans...

“Life will humble you”: SA stunned by man in Cape Town pushing his Ferrari in the middle of traffic

South Africans were wowed to see a man in Cape Town pushing his luxurious sports car in the middle of traffic People filmed him doing the heavy work, and they were stunned by what they saw and shared the footage online One video trended after it...

Critical minerals spark Africa’s new gold rush, says Moore Global

Africa is experiencing a new gold rush, driven not by gold itself but by critical and battery minerals, according to research and advisory firm Moore Global. Investors are increasingly targeting strategic mining projects and related infrastructure...

Vanity Plates on Offer under Transport Ministry’s New Vehicle Registration System

Minister signals potential for changes to national flag The Ministry of Transport and Logistics has confirmed that under Ethiopia’s new vehicle plate registration system, organizations, and public figures will be able to order and obtain...

Thai Police Bust Smuggling Ring Moving African Migrants to Myanmar

SONGKHLA — Immigration authorities have broken up a cross-border smuggling operation after arresting 13 African nationals traveling on forged entry stamps, officials said Saturday. The arrests came after investigators tracked a van carrying nine...

Boko Haram Attacks Nigerian Troops With Armed Drones, RPGs, Kills Four Soldiers, Destroys Gun Trucks

The Boko Haram terrorists launched a deadly and coordinated assault on Nigerian Army troops in Ngamdu, Borno State, deploying Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs), command-detonated Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), and armed drones. The attack,...

Entertainment Week Africa 2025 opens deal room applications

The 2025 Deal Room in Lagos focuses on startups innovating in music, film, fashion, design, live events, and publishing, as well as tech solutions powering these industries. Selected founders will receive mentorship, pitch to investors, and gain...

Carte Blanche: Patricia the train – WATCH

The 12 October episode of Carte Blanche tells the remarkable story of Patricia, a historic steam locomotive restored to its former glory after years of decay. Once left to rust, the train’s revival took years of dedication, passion, and a small...

‘Psychological torture’ inflicted on oil tanker crew after vessel seized in West Africa

Seafarers detained for nearly 10 months after their oil tanker was seized by the navy of Equatorial Guinea were victims of “psychological torture” with lifelong implications for their health, a maritime court has heard. A report by an experienced...

Is the ANC's ten-point economic plan a genuine path to recovery for South Africa?

Dr. Reneva Fourie|Published 48 minutes ago 5min Dr. Reneva Fourie The ANC’s ten-point economic action plan announced on 6 October is an ambitious attempt to steer South Africa towards recovery. It recognises the gravity of the crises we face in...

South Africa-US trade faces uncertain future as Agoa renewal stalls

South Africa accounts for 54% of all exports to the US under Agoa — a trade law which gives eligible African countries duty-free access to the US market for thousands of products including clothing, agricultural goods, crafts and manufactured...

Africa Films for Impact Festival returns to Abuja, focuses on social change through cinema

Abuja will host the 2025 edition of the Africa Films for Impact Festival (AFFIF) from October 29 to 31, with the event set to spotlight how storytelling can drive social justice, inclusion, and accountability across the continent. Now in its...

Transport department sets bold target to cut road fatalities by 45% by 2029

Bringing the country closer to meeting the United Nations’ target of halving global road deaths, Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy has set an ambitious goal to reduce road accident fatalities by 45% by 2029. Speaking at the National Press...

African lithium producers risk export setback as U.S. develops alternative extraction model

A cleantech startup in the U.S. may soon upend the global lithium trade, a move that would leave many African lithium producers, once hailed as future tech powerhouses, on the sidelines. Lilac Solutions, based in Oakland, is developing a method to...