Headline News
Kenya transport strike over fuel price hikes suspended for one week
By: Reuters 19th May 2026 Kenya's government said on Tuesday that a public transport strike in protest against fuel price hikes triggered by the Iran war would be called off... →
Rwanda says Mozambique has secured funds for it to continue Cabo Delgado mission
By: Chanel de Bruyn Updated 11 minutes ago Rwanda's foreign minister said on Tuesday that Mozambique had secured the funds for Rwanda's army to continue its deployment in the insurgency-hit... →
South African rand steady before local inflation reading
By: Reuters Updated 31 minutes ago The South African rand was steady in early trade on Wednesday, ahead of the release of inflation data which is expected to reflect pressures from... →
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Hantavirus in Africa: why climate change, rats and weak surveillance are worrying scientists
19th May 2026 Hantaviruses are not new. They have circulated for decades in rodent populations, particularly in rats and mice. Humans can become infected if they... →
Mali’s military leader is consolidating power. Why this is dangerous
19th May 2026 Malian officials announced on 4 May 2026 that junta leader General Assimi Goïta would take on the post of defence minister after the killing of... →
Water tank delivery in South Africa has stopped pipes getting fixed and opened the door to corruption – research
18th May 2026 Across many cities and towns in South Africa, turning on a tap no longer guarantees water. Instead, trucks – known as water tankers – arrive to... →
The World Bank wants to change the way it manages complaints: the fixes that could make it better
18th May 2026 The World Bank made history in 1994 by creating the Inspection Panel, the first independent accountability mechanism at any international... →
Recommendations
Beyond Survival: Palestinian Private Sector Resilience in Times of Crisis
19th May 2026 In Palestine, business is more than trade, it is resilience, dignity, and survival. Our latest newsletter highlights how Oxfam and Palestinian... →
AfCFTA Implementation: Learnings from Value Chains and Regional Blocs
19th May 2026 Across Africa, the potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) to deepen integration, strengthen value chains and expand... →
Ensuring the Global Partnerships Conference delivers for countries affected by conflict and fragility
19th May 2026 Ahead of the Global Partnerships Conference (May 2026), ODI Global and the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) convened a select group of over sixty... →
2026 South African Workplace Equality Index National Report
19th May 2026 As the world marks IDAHOBIT — the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia this week — the SA LGBT+ Management... →
Statements
Last minute postponement of meeting with Higher Education Minister on NSFAS decision is regrettable
19th May 2026 The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, Mr Tebogo Letsie, regrets that the committee meeting scheduled for... →
SACP conveys its message of heartfelt condolences to the family of Comrade Kaobitsa Abel “Bushy” Maape
19th May 2026 The South African Communist Party (SACP) conveys its messages of heartfelt condolences to the family of former North West Province premier, Comrade... →
PSA concerned about continued fuel-price increases amidst stagnant wages and economic pressures on workers
19th May 2026 The Public Servants Association (PSA) noted with serious concern reports of another expected fuel price increase in June 2026, which will place... →
SAJFP demands release of abducted Global Sumud Flotilla activists
19th May 2026 The latest illegal abduction of Global Sumud Flotilla activists by Israeli military forces in international waters has seen several South African... →
Press Offices
Critical skills visas remain low: Business must shape the next critical skills list to attract global talent
19th May 2026 Despite South Africa’s urgent need for investment, innovation and economic growth, applications for the very visa categories most closely linked to... →
Navigating the termination of conditional offers of employment: What employers need to know
19th May 2026 In today’s highly competitive employment market, securing the most suitable candidates is of paramount importance to the success of a business.... →
Understanding South Africa’s Legal System in the Digital Era
19th May 2026 How legislation is created, interpreted and accessed in a rapidly evolving digital research environment. South Africa’s legal system shapes many... →
Payment failures are driving South Africa's construction disputes
19th May 2026 A review of adjudication cases handled by construction law specialist MDA Attorneys indicates that payment failures have become the dominant source... →
