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4 Nov · 15:51 Entertaiment
Makhadzi barred from leaving Botswana over disputed booking

South African singer Makhadzi was cleared to leave Botswana on Wednesday, 4 November, after her lawyers and those representing promoter Gilbert Seagile reached an out-of-court settlement over a…

by Staff Writer · Africa
26 Oct · 00:29 Townpress Sports
Rwanda lands F1 deal while Kyalami faces a bigger question

Rwanda has secured a ten-year Formula One agreement before building its Grand Prix circuit, raising a question for South Africa: what must it offer beyond an existing venue…

by Staff Writer · Africa
24 Oct · 08:55 World
France’s $219m fertiliser supply faces this trade risk

A fertiliser trade flow worth approximately $219 million last year faces disruption after Algeria reportedly instructed producers to stop shipping urea to France. The potential restriction could force…

by Staff Writer · Africa
23 Oct · 19:43 World
New US Ebola declaration will also affect SA travellers

South Africans flying to the United States will have to complete a new Ebola travel declaration under a requirement applying to international passengers worldwide, as Nigeria responds to…

by Staff Writer · Africa
23 Oct · 19:37 World
Thousands of African asylum claims rejected in Italy

Italy rejected about nine in every 10 first instance asylum cases involving Moroccan nationals in 2025, while Egyptian, Tunisian and Nigerian applicants also recorded high rejection rates.

by Staff Writer · Africa
22 Oct · 23:49 Townpress Business
Nedbank Takes Control of NCBA in East African Expansion

Nedbank has completed its acquisition of approximately 66% of NCBA Group, securing control of the East African banking group while retaining its brand, local leadership and Nairobi stock…

by Ian Benjamin · Africa