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  President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the loss of life in violence on the Cape Flats at the weekend and in a collision involving a scholar transport vehicle this morning, Monday, 19 January 2026. At least 26 people died in violence on the Cape Flats during a 24-hour period over the weekend while 11 learners died when the vehicle in which they were travelling collided with a […]

  President Cyril Ramaphosa will this afternoon, Monday, 19 January 2026, visit Nkomazi Local Municipality in the Mpumalanga Province to assess the extent of the  damage caused by the floods and the response of Government.  The President will commence the visit at Mjejana, Nkomazi Local Municipality, after 14h00.  The National Disaster Management Centre officially classified the inclement weather, which has respectively ravaged Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape […]

  Under the theme Infrastructure&Investment Driving Energy Growth, the fourth edition of the Libya Energy&Economic Summit (LEES) returns to Tripoli this week on January 24-26. As the country’s flagship investment forum, LEES 2026 arrives at a critical juncture in Libya’s economic recovery, providing a dedicated platform to unlock the capital and technical expertise required to revitalize national infrastructure and accelerate production across the energy value chain. Organized by Energy Capital&Power […]

  When the United States completed its first sale of Venezuelan oil this week, the $500 million transaction reopened a geopolitical channel that had been largely dormant for years, signaling that energy pragmatism is once again shaping Washington’s approach to the Western Hemisphere. Carried out under a new U.S.–Venezuela arrangement that allows sanctioned crude to be marketed with proceeds held in U.S.-controlled accounts, the sale marks a tangible shift in […]

  Network International (Network) (https://www.Network.ae), a leading fintech company in the Middle East and Africa, has signed a strategic processing agreement with Saudi Sudanese Bank, one of Sudan’s prominent financial institutions. The partnership marks an important milestone in Network International’s expansion in the country, reinforcing its commitment to driving modern, secure, and inclusive payment infrastructure across the region. Under the agreement, Network International will provide Saudi Sudanese Bank with a […]

  Canon EMEA (www.Canon-CNA.com) today announces the appointment of Peter Saak as the new Chief of Integrated Printing&Services Group (IPSG, formally Digital Printing&Solutions). Peter brings strong leadership and extensive B2B customer knowledge having held several senior roles across Canon’s regional sales organisations including B2B Country Director for Canon Eurasia, Managing Director for Canon Central&Eastern Europe and Canon Austria. In his most recent role as Executive Vice President, Developing Regions Business Group, […]

  EPIC-Africa (https://EPIC-Africa.org) is calling time on the era of top-down recognition of changemakers. Today, the organization announced the launch of the African CSO Awards 2026, shifting the spotlight to where it truly belongs: the power and ingenuity of everyday African communities. Under the theme “Celebrating Community-Led Development,” this edition marks a bold departure from tired definitions of "organizational excellence." Instead, it seeks to honor the CSOs and leaders who […]

  ICD serves as Joint Lead Manager for STC's USD 2.0 billion dual-tranche Sukuk. First-time collaboration between ICD and Saudi Arabia's largest telecommunications company. Transaction achieves 4x oversubscription with USD 8 billion in total orders from 300+ global investors. Competitive pricing reflects strong market confidence in STC's credit quality and strategic vision. Issuance supports digital infrastructure expansion and financial inclusion across the region. The Islamic Corporation for the Development of […]

  The 2026 RegTech Africa Conference&Exhibition (https://RegTechAfrica.com) is set to host the prestigious Startup World Cup Regional Competition in Abuja, marking a major milestone for Africa’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Applications are now officially open for startups to register and participate in this globally renowned competition. Organised in partnership with Pegasus Tech Ventures, the Startup World Cup is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious startup pitch competitions, bringing together the […]