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Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 12:44
[Daily Maverick] An entity called National Media Group was unveiled last week as taking over newspaper titles including the Cape Times, The Star and The Mercury. However, corporate records suggest less a new beginning than a reshuffling within the same Iqbal Survé-linked corporate network.
All Africa, All the Time.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 12:43
[Daily Maverick] The City of Johannesburg has officially admitted to owing Telkom R4.8m in outstanding invoices, but denies that a crippling, citywide telecommunications and server blackout stems from financial distress.
All Africa, All the Time.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 12:43
Parliament has suspended National Coloured Congress (NCC) leader Fadiel Adams from the National Assembly for 20 sitting days. Photo: Supplied

Parliament has suspended National Coloured Congress (NCC) leader and Member of Parliament Fadiel Adams from the National...

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 12:42
[Daily Maverick] SA Human Rights Commission findings paint a troubling picture of beaches, rivers and wastewater systems under pressure, with serious questions raised about pollution, monitoring and the state of the metro's ageing infrastructure.
All Africa, All the Time.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 12:37
[New Zimbabwe] THE United Kingdom government has appointed Gill Lever as the country's ambassador to Zimbabwe, replacing Peter Vowles, who has taken a similar position in Nigeria.
All Africa, All the Time.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 12:37
[New Zimbabwe] LOCAL football clubs are set to retain a larger share of their matchday revenue after cabinet approved significant reductions in levies charged on gate takings as part of the government's wider ease of doing business reforms.
All Africa, All the Time.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 12:35
All three projects that make up Envusa Energy’s giant 520 MW Koruson 2 renewable-energy cluster are now officially operational, after 130 MW of the 140 MW Hartebeesthoek Wind Farm entered into commercial operation. The residual 10 MW is scheduled to come online in September.
The latest mining world news and project information from Africa. providing updates on the progress of future, new and existing projects. Developments in mining legislation, policies, investments and infrastructure will be highlighted
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 12:23
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed claims that his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) is undermining other political outfits in the Mt Kenya region, insisting he welcomes political competition and has never asked anyone to fold their parties.
All Africa, All the Time.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 12:22
[GroundUp] But amaBhungane disputes "straw-man" findings
All Africa, All the Time.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 12:22
[Malaria Consortium] The campaign, coordinated by the government with partners including Malaria Consortium, will distribute over 5.5 million nets to close to nine million people.
All Africa, All the Time.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 12:21
Sasol, the world’s largest producer of fuel from coal, is reaping the benefits of a surge in fuel prices due to the Iran war, while helping shield its home market of South Africa from the resulting supply shock. CEO Simon Baloyi has increased his focus on coal-to-liquids fuel output, along with...
The latest mining world news and project information from Africa. providing updates on the progress of future, new and existing projects. Developments in mining legislation, policies, investments and infrastructure will be highlighted
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 12:20
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- UGANDAN President Yoweri Museveni begins a two-day official visit to Tanzania today at the invitation of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding strategic cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.
All Africa, All the Time.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 12:19
[FrontPageAfrica] Sixteen years ago, American agents helped Liberia catch a cocaine pilot and put him on trial in New York within weeks. Today, a warden takes cartel money inside a Liberian prison, a coast guard boat turns back from open water because it isn't built to go any farther, and...
All Africa, All the Time.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 12:19
This week: Anglo highlights ability to provide capital efficient copper growth in tightening market; Valterra Platinum remains ‘highly confident’ in ‘robust outlook’ for PGM demand and, Decarbonisation reinforcing demand for Kumba Iron Ore‘s high grade, lump products
The latest mining world news and project information from Africa. providing updates on the progress of future, new and existing projects. Developments in mining legislation, policies, investments and infrastructure will be highlighted
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 12:19
[Daily News] DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA'S drive to accelerate infrastructure development and attract investment across key economic sectors takes centre stage today as the country hosts the historic Africa50 General Shareholders' Meeting (GSM) and Infra for Africa Forum.
All Africa, All the Time.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 12:09
Ceuta, Spain, and Fnideq, Morocco, are physically separated by only a mile, but they are intertwined by family and trade. A recent border crisis is the latest chapter in their story.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 12:08
Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency secures thousands of convictions every year, but when it comes to politically-connected elites, it’s a different story.
Not the continent with 55 countries
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 12:07
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Ask people close to Liberia's joint drug investigation what's standing between the two foreign nationals now in custody and a courtroom in the United States, and the answer keeps coming back to a single word: Nexus. Sam Gaye, Director of Liberia's Executive Protection...
All Africa, All the Time.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 12:07
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Liberian businessman who wrote to maritime authorities seeking dock privileges for the now-fugitive vessel IB Atlantic IV is the sole owner of the company on whose behalf he made the request, corporate filings reviewed by this newspaper show.
All Africa, All the Time.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 12:03
[Nile Post] Uganda Airlines will launch daily flights to Kigali from November 18, ending years in which RwandAir has largely enjoyed a monopoly on direct scheduled services between Uganda and Rwanda, as the national carrier accelerates its regional expansion strategy.
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