GERMANY PLEDGES $234 MILLION CLIMATE LOAN TO STABILIZE SOUTH AFRICA’S POWER GRID

GERMANY PLEDGES $234 MILLION CLIMATE LOAN TO STABILIZE SOUTH AFRICA’S POWER GRID

Wayne Lumbasi In a significant recalibration of global energy and economic ties, Germany and South Africa have officially elevated their relationship to a Strategic Partnership . This announcement, made during the 12th meeting of the German-South African Bi-National Commission in Berlin on April 13, 2026, marks a shift toward a more permanent and integrated diplomatic […]

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 ELON MUSK CLAIMS RACIAL DISCRIMINATION BEHIND STARLINK LICENCE DELAY IN SOUTH AFRICA

ELON MUSK CLAIMS RACIAL DISCRIMINATION BEHIND STARLINK LICENCE DELAY IN SOUTH AFRICA

Wayne Lumbasi  Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has intensified a public dispute with South Africa, alleging that his satellite internet company Starlink is being denied an operating licence because of his race. The claims, made on his social media platform X, have sparked renewed debate over the country’s post-apartheid economic policies and their impact on foreign […]

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 DRC ACHIEVES HISTORIC MILESTONE WITH SUCCESSFUL DEBUT EUROBOND ISSUANCE 

DRC ACHIEVES HISTORIC MILESTONE WITH SUCCESSFUL DEBUT EUROBOND ISSUANCE 

Wayne Lumbasi  The Democratic Republic of Congo has officially entered the international capital markets with the successful launch of its inaugural Eurobond, marking a transformative moment for the nation’s fiscal standing. The issuance, which went to market on April 9 2026, targeted an initial $750 million across dual tranches. This landmark deal followed a period […]

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 DIGNITYSA TAKES HISTORIC STEP TOWARDS LEGALISING ASSISTED DYING IN SOUTH AFRICA

DIGNITYSA TAKES HISTORIC STEP TOWARDS LEGALISING ASSISTED DYING IN SOUTH AFRICA

Wayne Lumbasi  In a highly anticipated legal maneuver that could fundamentally alter terminal care in South Africa, the advocacy organization DignitySA officially filed court papers this week at the North Gauteng High Court. The application seeks to decriminalize and legalize Medical Assistance in Dying, challenging the constitutionality of the country’s blanket common law prohibition, which […]

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 SULUHU SLASHES CONVOY TO FOUR VEHICLES, ORDERS STATE OFFICERS TO USE BUSES AMID GLOBAL FUEL CRISIS

SULUHU SLASHES CONVOY TO FOUR VEHICLES, ORDERS STATE OFFICERS TO USE BUSES AMID GLOBAL FUEL CRISIS

Wayne Lumbasi President Samia Suluhu Hassan has introduced a series of aggressive austerity measures to mitigate the economic impact of the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Addressing the nation during a swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, the President highlighted that the war has led to a dramatic spike in global oil prices […]

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 REFORM UK PROPOSES DENYING VISAS TO CITIZENS OF COUNTRIES DEMANDING REPARATIONS

REFORM UK PROPOSES DENYING VISAS TO CITIZENS OF COUNTRIES DEMANDING REPARATIONS

Wayne Lumbasi  The British political party Reform UK has proposed denying visas to citizens of countries that demand reparations from the United Kingdom over its historical role in the transatlantic slave trade. The proposal forms part of the party’s immigration policy and would apply to countries that formally pursue compensation claims against Britain. The policy […]

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 RWANDA INTRODUCES RENT-TO-OWN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMME FOR LOW-INCOME EARNERS

RWANDA INTRODUCES RENT-TO-OWN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMME FOR LOW-INCOME EARNERS

Wayne Lumbasi  The Government of Rwanda is introducing a rent-to-own affordable housing programme aimed at helping low-income households transition gradually into homeownership. The initiative forms part of the country’s broader housing strategy designed to address the growing demand for affordable homes as urban populations continue to rise. Under the proposed model, tenants will move into […]

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 SEVEN ERITREAN PLAYERS DISAPPEAR IN SOUTH  AFRICA AFTER AFCON 2027 QUALIFICATION

SEVEN ERITREAN PLAYERS DISAPPEAR IN SOUTH  AFRICA AFTER AFCON 2027 QUALIFICATION

 Wayne Lumbasi  Seven members of Eritrea’s national football team have reportedly disappeared in South Africa following their participation in qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations, in an incident that has once again drawn international attention to the country’s recurring athlete defections. The players, who had traveled as part of the national squad, failed to […]

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 U.N PROBE CONFIRMS SEXUAL ABUSE ALLEGATIONS AGAINST KENYAN-LED FORCE IN HAITI

U.N PROBE CONFIRMS SEXUAL ABUSE ALLEGATIONS AGAINST KENYAN-LED FORCE IN HAITI

Wayne Lumbasi A United Nations investigation has confirmed multiple cases of sexual exploitation and abuse involving personnel serving under the Kenya-led security mission in Haiti, casting a serious shadow over an international operation tasked with restoring stability in one of the world’s most fragile states. The findings, contained in a February 2026 report, represent a […]

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