Are global record deals an opportunity or trap for East African musicians?

Collage of Nyashinski, Nikita Kering, Redsan and Xtatic. [Courtesy] Take the whole Blankets and Wine experience out of the way and nothing else has captured the imagination of a country than Yariasu, the 13-song album that Nyashinski dropped the...

Ebola in DRC kills 42, WHO ramps up vaccines amid African health crises

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are grappling with a resurgent Ebola outbreak in the central Kasai province that has already claimed 42 lives out of 64 confirmed cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported...

French air traffic controllers strike - Ryanair and easyJet issue warning for Brits

EasyJet's CEO said the airline has been "held hostage"(Image: BrasilNut1 via Getty Images) Ryanair and easyJet have issued warnings to passengers ahead of a run of disruptive strikes that could impact more than 100,000 passengers. The main French...

Family opens South African shop in far-flung corner of the UK

The family-run UK business, Biltong Buddy, will celebrate the launch of its new premises at 53 Highgate on Saturday, 11 October, with a day of festivities. The day-long event will feature food tastings, games, and giveaways. Visitors can sample...

School Holiday fun in this South African coastal town

If you are in Durban and the surrounding areas, there are heaps of activities to keep your children entertained and experience holiday fun over the spring break, which commenced on 3 October. Learners return to school on 13 October. If swimming...

South Africa secures China, India investments to boost local auto manufacturing

The SKD manufacturing technique involves turning partially assembled kits into finished vehicles, while CKD puts together cars from parts delivered to the site.South Africa has secured commitments from Chinese and Indian car companies to upgrade...

Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update

Name of the Project Kusile power plant project. Location Near the Kendal power station, in the Nkangala district of Mpumalanga, in South Africa. Project Owner/s State-owned power utility Eskom. Project Description The Kusile power station project...

Kenya Airways promotes sustainable aviation fuel, but can Africa go green?

Why traders selling fake goods risk 10-year jail term, Sh20m fine The proposed law, now subject to parliamentary debate, casts a wide net, holding all players in the supply chain accountable. Business

Public-private partnership ensures uninterrupted traffic lights in Johannesburg CBD

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has partnered with the Africa Housing Company (AFHCO) to provide a secondary power supply to four key traffic signals in the Johannesburg Central Business District (CBD). The initiative, part of the Traffic...

South Africa’s new vehicle sales surge to 10-year high on easing inflation, interest rates

South Africa’s new vehicle market recorded its strongest month in a decade, with sales in September 2025 climbing to 54 700 units, the highest level since September 2015. It was also the third consecutive month of volumes above 50 000 units and...

KwaZulu-Natal faces damaging winds, rainfall as fire danger warnings hit other parts of South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal can expect a dark and damp Friday, 3 October 2025, as rainfall and damaging winds are predicted The Eastern Cape and the Eastern escarpment can also expect cloudy skies and rain forecast for large parts of it The situation is...

SEC DG: Slow pace of capital market integration in West Africa delaying infrastructure financing

Emomotimi Agama, director-general of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says the slow pace of regional capital market integration is depriving West Africa of the scale of financing needed to close its vast infrastructure and development...

Homeless families take shelter at Anzac traffic circle

With nowhere to go following a fire that destroyed their homes, a group of former residents of the Plastic City informal settlement have moved themselves and what little belongings they have to the Anzac traffic circle. The occupation of this...

Kenya opens 15th Magical Kenya Travel Expo with call for tourism integration in Africa

The 15th edition of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) opened in Nairobi this week with a call for Africa to strengthen cooperation, diversify products and attract new investment in order to fully unlock its tourism potential. Kenya’s Deputy...

Ghana to train 15,000 youth annually under Skills for Jobs Initiative

By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Government has launched the Ghana Skills for Jobs Initiative, a major youth employment programme that will train at least 15,000 young people every year to provide skilled labour for the country’s growing industries....

Ending galamsey, restoring dignity: A Ghana plan that Africa can use

1. Introduction: From Ecological Emergency to Civilizational Choice Illegal artisanal and small-scale gold mining—galamsey—has evolved into a multi-system crisis. It degrades water quality, accelerates forest loss, and pushes public finance into...

Redvine Networks looks to replicate Africa SD-WAN success in Europe

Binesh George, CEO and co-founder, Redvine. SD-WAN and networking service provider Redvine Networks is banking on its success in Africa to help cement its expansion into Europe and the offer of a viable alternative to traditional network...

5G handsets now comprise 87 pc of smartphone shipments in India

The share of 5G handsets in the smartphone shipments in India soared to 87 per cent during the first half of CY 2025, indicating the consumers are increasingly adopting the new technologies in the smartphone market, a new report has said....

Why Argentina and South Africa are playing Rugby Championship decider in London

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Volkswagen ‘open’ to product sourcing outside Europe for South Africa

The phasing-out of combustion engines in Europe and availability of such models in China and South America, but with left-hand drive, leaves the local market in a tricky place. Volkswagen Group Africa has not ruled-out the possibility of...