Cape Verde declares state of emergency after deadly floods
Cape Verde has declared a state of emergency on the islands of São Vicente and Santo Antão, after deadly floods which killed at least nine people and forced 1,500 from their homes.
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Zambia’s central bank leaves policy rate unchanged
Zambia’s central bank kept its benchmark lending rate unchanged at 14.50% in a decision announced on Wednesday.
Read MoreSouth Africa’s auto sector hit by job losses and company closures
South Africa, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Low domestic sales of locally made cars, an influx of imports and low levels of local content have led to 12 company closures and over 4,000 job losses in the South African motor industry over two years, the trade minister said on Wednesday.
Read MoreNigeria debates air rage 'double standards'
A woman was taken into custody for allegedly assaulting airline staff, while a well-known musician who disrupted a flight remains free.
Read MoreSoul music legend Anthony Hamilton has landed in Johannesburg ahead of his highly anticipated Women’s Day concert.
The group is preparing to release a new EP in August.
Read MoreRosefest: How Shekhinah created a girls’ girl festival
Shekhinah prioritised women's safety with security and a free shuttle service to and from the overflow parking.
Read MoreMajor trading route for South African companies to be cut off
An important trading route for South African exporters is being cut. Global shipping giant Maersk has announced it will no longer offer direct shipments between South Africa and the United States.
Read MoreCape Town’s TikTok Glow-Up: The 10 Local spots that keep the Mother City trending
Cape Town is having a moment — again. The Mother City just cracked the world’s Top 10 most TikTok-famous travel destinations, landing in 10th place with over 2.3 million videos tagged #CapeTown and more than 15 million hashtags on Instagram.
Read MoreThis is how St Emmo is reshaping Zimbabwean music through sustainability
Wearing multiple hats as an entrepreneur, DJ and producer, St Emmo’s vision is anchored in sustainability.
Read MoreMeet Prince Mlambo: The 26-year-old chief mechanic redefining South African motorsport
In South African Motorsport, speed gets the glory — but in the shadows of the pit lane, real heroes work with precision, grit, and a touch of genius.
Read MoreDavido & Chioma shut down Miami with $3. 7M white wedding, heavy drip & heartfelt tribute
Davido didn’t just get married, he shut down Miami in billionaire-boy style.
Read MoreUncle Waffles joins Adidas in global Superstar: The Original campaign
Adidas South Africa has announced multi-platinum international DJ-producer Uncle Waffles as the latest partner to sign to the brand's Lifestyle portfolio.
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