How the Middle East Conflict Is Driving Oil Prices Higher and Impacting Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa

March 21, 2026 News Room SA 0

The recent escalation in the Middle East conflict—triggered by U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran on 28 February 2026—has significantly disrupted global oil supply chains. […]

Impact of Middle East Conflict on South Africa Intensifies

March 20, 2026 News Room SA 0

South Africa is increasingly feeling the economic and political effects of the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, as policymakers and political […]

Middle East Market Turns Increasingly Uncertain for South African Fruit Exports

March 20, 2026 News Room SA 0

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is creating a highly volatile and unpredictable trading environment for South African fruit exporters, with supply chains facing […]

South Africa Reaffirms Commitment to UN Charter, Calls for Diplomatic Resolution Amid Rising Iran Tensions

March 20, 2026 News Room SA 0

South Africa has reiterated its strong commitment to the principles of the United Nations Charter, urging all nations to prioritize peaceful dialogue as tensions involving […]

South Africa Rejects U.S. Pressure to Cut Ties with Iran

March 17, 2026 News Room SA 0

Johannesburg, March 16 — South Africa has made it clear that it sees no justification for severing diplomatic relations with Iran, according to its Director-General […]

African Policymakers Warn Iran Conflict Could Disrupt Key Economic Sectors and Slow Monetary Easing

March 14, 2026 News Room SA 0

African policymakers have raised concerns that the surge in global oil prices triggered by tensions involving Iran could create serious challenges for economic stability across […]

Kalaba Leads Interactive Poll as Opposition

Kalaba Leads Interactive Poll as Opposition Debate Gains Momentum in Zambia

March 12, 2026 News Room SA 0

Kalaba Leads Interactive Poll as Opposition Debate Gains Momentum in Zambia LUSAKA, Zambia — A recent interactive viewer poll conducted during a televised political discussion […]

Broos Backs Aubaas to Control Midfield Against Cameroon

January 2, 2026 News Room SA 0

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos may turn to Bathusi Aubaas to assert control in midfield when South Africa faces Cameroon in their crucial AFCON […]

A World on One Campus: UP Celebrates Cultural Diversity on International Students Day

December 26, 2025 News Room SA 0

The University of Pretoria (UP) recently hosted its annual International Students Day, a vibrant celebration honouring the cultural richness and diversity of its international student […]

Mastercard Expands Africa Acceptance Network by 45% in 2025, Accelerating the Continent’s Digital Economy

December 23, 2025 News Room SA 0

Mastercard expanded its acceptance network across Africa by 45% in 2025, marking a significant milestone that is bringing millions of additional consumers and small businesses […]