South African airports could run out of fuel in two months
With most local fuel refineries having shut down and airports being hamstrung by dated legislation to get alternative sources, South Africa could run out of jet fuel by October.
Economy
The one province in South Africa where everyone wants to live
The latest population estimates from Stats SA show a mass migration to Gauteng over the last 20 years, with the province’s population surging 73% since 2002.
Read MoreUN warns of rising hunger across Africa
The number of hungry people around the world decreased for a third straight year in 2024. But Africa bucks the positive trend: conflict, climate change, and economic shocks are increasing hunger and malnutrition.
Read MoreNigeria faces hunger crisis as food needs rise across west and central Africa, UN says
Nigeria is facing “an unprecedented hunger crisis,” and the need for food is rising across west and central Africa while funds are shrinking, the U.N. food agency’s regional head said.
Read MoreSouth Africa’s small inflation rise leaves room for rate cuts, analysts say
South Africa’s inflation rate edged higher in June, reaching the base of the central bank’s target range, but analysts said there was still scope to ease monetary policy.
Read MoreKenya’s debt costs to remain high due to local borrowing,
Kenya’s cost of servicing its debts is expected to remain stubbornly high, ratings agency Moody’s said on Wednesday, as the government leans on the domestic debt market to fund its budget shortfalls.
Read MoreKuleba begins third African tour amid worsening global food crisis
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitro Kuleba will visit the African continent for the third time amid the worsening global food crisis following Russia's withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative, with a tour that begins today in Equatorial Guinea.
Read MoreBeef prices climb, affecting overall food costs
After holding steady at 2,8% in April and May, consumer inflation edged higher to 3,0% in June. The month-on-month change in the consumer price index (CPI) was 0,3%.
Read MoreYoung South Africans are choosing a lucrative new career to work overseas
Young South Africans are increasingly choosing agriculture as a lucrative, purpose-driven career, which allows them to work in countries around the world.
Read MoreUnisa and ATNS partner to boost aviation research, innovation
University of South Africa (Unisa) and Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) have formalised a strategic partnership through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) focused on multidisciplinary collaboration in air traffic management.
Read MoreRise of green manufacturing: Future-proofing Africa through sustainability
The conditions under which the global manufacturing sector creates value are shifting.
Read MoreSA wine at a crossroads: Turning US tariffs into global brand opportunity
The announcement of a 30% US tariff on South African exports, effective 1 August 2025, has sent shockwaves through the local wine industry. Valued at over R650m annually, the US wine export market, while not the largest by volume, holds significant strategic value in South Africa’s diversified export portfolio.
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