What to Do in Durban in October 2026, From Maskandi to Mbaqanga
Durban in October 2026 brings Maskandi Fest and the Top 8 cup final on 10 October, the Mahotella Queens and...
October 7, 2026Section
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OUTsurance Plans US$612 Million Minority Buyout
South African insurer OUTsurance Group plans to buy the 7.17% of its main subsidiary held by insiders in an all-share...
October 6, 2026
Nedbank Golf Challenge Opens 3 December With DeChambeau
The Nedbank Golf Challenge runs 3 to 6 December 2026 at Sun City, South Africa, with Bryson DeChambeau. Round tickets...
October 6, 2026
Riverdance 30 Plays Pretoria, Cape Town in April 2027
Riverdance 30 plays Pretoria from Friday 9 April 2027 and Cape Town from Friday 16 April. Tickets from R715 (US$43),...
October 6, 2026
Angola and Its Neighbours in Southern Africa
Angola neighbours explained: the DRC, Zambia, Namibia and Congo, the US$553 million Lobito rail loan, border disputes, refugees and US...
October 6, 2026
South Africa Geopolitics Explained 2026
South Africa geopolitics in 2026: the 12.5% US tariff, AGOA to 2028, visa curbs, the G20 exclusion and ties with...
October 6, 2026
Zambia Says Lobito Corridor Road Financing Is Secured
Zambia's finance minister says money for roads on the Lobito Corridor, the US-backed copper route to Angola's coast, is secured....
October 6, 2026
Zambia’s US Health Deal: Specimen Clause Dropped From US$1.5 Billion Pact
Zambia's US health deal, worth US$1.5 billion over five years, is ready to sign after a clause on sharing disease...
October 6, 2026
Mozambique Bank Account Freezes Draw Constitutional Criticism
Mozambique's central bank says banks may freeze accounts on suspicion. Critics say the bank account freezes may breach the constitution....
October 6, 2026