🇿🇦 South Africa
Southern Africa
About South Africa
The continent's most industrialised economy, with deep capital markets, world-class infrastructure and eleven official languages.
- Population
- ~60 million
- Capital
- Pretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative), Bloemfontein (judicial)
- Languages
- isiZulu, isiXhosa, Afrikaans, English, Sesotho and seven more
- Region
- Southern Africa
- Culture
- Amapiano and kwaito shape global dance floors; a constitutional democracy shaped by the anti-apartheid struggle and braai culture.
- Main products
- Platinum and goldAutomobilesWineCitrusFinancial services
Happening now in South Africa
Most recent reports- Deputy Minister, Chinese Embassy to Donate Educational Equipment
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:09 · Asia, Australia, and Africa
- Support for Companies to Showcase Products At Expo
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:08 · Economy, Business and Finance
- Beyond the Scoreboard - South Africa Must Continue to Believe in the Power of Sport
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:07 · Africa
- Team South Africa Advances Energy Investment Agenda in China
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:07 · Asia, Australia, and Africa
- SA Secures Usd500 Million to Improve Basic Services in Metros
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:06 · South Africa
- No, 2 Million Doses of HIV Medication Have Not Gone Uncollected Since Anti-Migrant Protests in South Africa
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:18 · HIV-Aids and STDs
- All Systems Go for SADC Summit
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:53 · External Relations
- NSFAS Administrator Submits Stabilisation Plan to Restore Governance
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:49 · Education
CAN coverage from South Africa
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New trade terms lower tariffs on processed goods heading to major Asian economies.
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Lawmakers approved incentives designed to keep more value from raw exports inside the country.
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The facility will host continental championships and serve as a year-round training base.
WorldGlobal Investors Line Up Behind African Green Energy Projects
International funds are committing long-term capital to solar, wind, and grid projects across the continent.
Cape Town Tourism Operators Bet on Regenerative Travel
Tour companies in South Africa are shifting from mass tourism to experiences that restore local ecosystems and communities.
CultureAccra's Contemporary Art Scene Draws Global Curators
Ghanaian artists and galleries are gaining international attention for work that blends tradition with modern storytelling.
InnovationKenyan Solar Mini-Grids Light Up Remote Villages
Decentralized solar projects are delivering reliable electricity to off-grid communities in northern Kenya.
Nigerian Fintech Helps Small Traders Accept Digital Payments
A Lagos-based payments company is bringing point-of-sale tools to informal markets, helping vendors track sales and build credit history.
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