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Ramaphosa pushes $34bn bullet train

President Cyril Ramaphosa used his 2026 State of the Nation Address to recommit to South Africa's $34 billion, 500km high-speed…

World Bank bets $350m on SA grid

The World Bank has committed $350 million to a new Credit Guarantee Vehicle hosted by the Development Bank of Southern…

African airlines lead global passenger growth

African airlines recorded 11.7% passenger demand growth in January 2026, the fastest of any region globally, while the Africa-Asia cargo…

Kenya-Uganda SGR breaks ground March 20

President William Ruto has announced that construction of the Kenya-Uganda Standard Gauge Railway link will be formally launched on March…

Nigeria banks hit record N20.2tn capital

Nigeria's five largest banks crossed N20.2 trillion ($13.9 billion) in combined shareholders' funds, the highest…

SA minister forces Starlink showdown

Communications Minister Malatsi declared his patience exhausted with ICASA after a four-month stall on his…

Africa’s food supply under threat: AU acts

The African Union convened a Joint Extraordinary STC on fertiliser market disruption and food system…

Ghana evacuates citizens from South Africa

Ghana's President Mahama approved the immediate evacuation of distressed Ghanaian citizens from South Africa on…