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ActionSA welcomes the belated decision by President Cyril Ramaphosa to finally remove Minister Sisisi Tolashe as Minister of Social Development, following the avalanche of scandal that has engulfed her tenure.
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Public confidence in government depends on consistent and credible accountability for ethical failures. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to dismiss Minister of Social Development, Sisisi Tolashe, from Cabinet. OUTA says the decision was necessary and overdue in light of a series of serious allegations surrounding Minister Tolashe’s conduct, …
South African real estate agencies face increased regulatory pressure under FIC Directive 11, requiring detailed Risk and Compliance Returns and stronger AML controls. According to Chantelle Frier, agencies must adopt structured, technology-enabled compliance processes to meet deadlines, reduce risk and demonstrate accountability As regulatory pressure intensifies, real estate agencies face a critical compliance deadline, and …
Statement by Geordin Hill-Lewis – Leader of the Democratic Alliance: The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the firing of Minister Sisisi Tolashe following the relentless pressure applied by the DA for her removal from Cabinet. Mrs Tolashe’s position in the Cabinet was untenable, and the President has done the right thing. The DA will always champion …
Play-Off chasing Connacht Rugby are ready to embrace the pressure as they head into their make-or-break Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with Edinburgh Rugby. Going into the final weekend of the regular season, the west of Ireland province are one point outside the all-important top eight in ninth place. To make the Vodacom URC Play-Offs, …
SA Rugby spent a quarter of its total income directly on the Springboks, Springbok Women, Springboks Sevens, Junior Boks and other national teams in 2025, according to the Annual Financial Statements, which were presented to member unions at Thursday’s Annual General Meeting in Cape Town. SA Rugby’s group revenues increased by 29% from R1.5bn in …
The 2026 SA Cup reaches another crescendo this weekend as Suzuki Griquas, the Airlink Pumas, Toyota Cheetahs and Sanlam Boland Kavaliers battle it out for places in next weekend’s final. While the four semi-finalists have already qualified for the 2026 Carling Currie Cup Premier Division, the focus now shifts firmly to the pursuit of silverware. …
Bangladesh fast bowler Nahid Rana wins maiden ICC Player of the Month award; South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt wins it for the third time Bangladesh fast bowler Nahid Rana has won the ICC Player of the Month award for his fine performances against New Zealand in a home series while South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt …
The DHL Stormers have already locked in home ground advantage for the quarter-finals, but the Vodacom Bulls and Fidelity Securedrive Lions will go flat out in their final Vodacom United Rugby Championship pool matches this weekend to ensure they are also playing their top-eight encounters at home. On Friday night, the second-placed DHL Stormers – …
– Collaboration Supports BAL's Social Impact and Court Development Programming Across Africa –
– 2026 BAL Season Will Continue with Playoffs and Finals in Kigali, Rwanda from May 22-31 –
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (http://BAL.NBA.com) and Qatar Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that supports human and social development through programs focused on education, research and innovation, and community development, today announced a multiyear collaboration that makes Qatar Foundation the BAL's first Official Community Partner.
Through the collaboration, which is being facilitated by Qatar Sports Investments, Qatar Foundation is supporting the BAL's social impact programming and efforts to make basketball more accessible across the continent, including through court renovations as part of NBA Africa's broader commitment to build 1,000 courts across the continent, and BAL4HER – the league's platform for advancing gender equality in the African sports ecosystem.
As part of the collaboration, Qatar Foundation will also serve as Presenting Partner of the BAL's Ubuntu Trophy, which is awarded annually to a BAL player who has made an impact on the local community during the BAL season. Qatar Foundation's logo is also displayed on the back of all BAL game uniforms.
“At Qatar Foundation, we believe that the true strength of a nation lies in the wellbeing and potential of its people,” said Vice Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani. “We see sport as one of the most powerful tools for positive change. It is not only a means of physical activity, but a catalyst for healthier lives, stronger communities, and more resilient societies. It brings people together, creating bonds across backgrounds and building communities around shared purpose.
“Our vision is to harness this power of sport for good, ensuring that it is accessible, inclusive, and designed to meet the needs of all. We are committed to creating environments where participation is safe, welcoming and inspiring, and where the values of teamwork, discipline and leadership are nurtured.”
“Qatar Foundation shares our commitment to giving back to the youth, fans and communities that support the BAL year-round,” said BAL President Amadou Gallo Fall. “This collaboration will enhance our ongoing social impact programming that uses the power of basketball to positively impact lives across the continent.”
Beginning this season, Qatar Foundation is supporting BAL4HER Power Hours in each BAL host city, which connects young women pursuing careers in the sports industry with leading executives and practitioners through structured conversations, networking and immersive programming – creating a platform for visibility, relationship-building and professional advancement within the African sports ecosystem.
The collaboration builds on Qatar Foundation's broader work in harnessing sport for social development alongside Qatar Sports Investments – a leading strategic investment group in sports, culture, entertainment and lifestyle – reinforcing a shared commitment to using sport as a platform for opportunity, inclusion and long‑term community impact. Qatar Foundation leads and supports sport-for-development programs, including in Africa, that prioritize agency and ownership, culturally grounded delivery, safeguarding, and active community participation, with its sport-focused efforts in Qatar, the Middle East and North Africa region, and internationally having a particular emphasis on enabling and empowering sporting participation among women and girls.
The 2026 BAL season has featured 12 of the top club teams from 12 African countries playing a total of 42 games across the Kalahari Conference group phase from March 27 – April 5 at SunBet Arena in Pretoria, South Africa; the Sahara Conference group phase from April 24 – May 3 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat, Morocco; and the Playoffs and Finals from May 22 – 31 at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda.
Eight teams have qualified for the 2026 BAL Playoffs: Petro de Luanda (Angola), Al Ahly (Egypt), the RSSB Tigers (Rwanda), Club Africain (Tunisia), Al Ahly Ly (Libya), FUS Rabat (Morocco), ASC Ville de Dakar (Senegal) and Dar City (Tanzania). In the opening game on Friday, May 22, Al Ahly will take on ASC Ville de Dakar at 4 p.m. CAT, followed by the RSSB Tigers facing FUS Rabat at 7 p.m. CAT. Tickets for Playoffs and Finals are on sale at http://apo-opa.co/4uL8xZp. Fans who purchase tickets will also have free access to the BAL Fan Zone at BK Arena.
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Marie-Pierre Anamba Onana
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About the BAL:
The Basketball Africa League (BAL), a partnership between the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and NBA Africa, is a professional league featuring 12 club teams from across Africa that tipped off its sixth season in March 2026. Headquartered in Dakar, Senegal, the BAL builds on foundation of club competitions FIBA Africa has organized across the continent and marks the NBA's first collaboration to operate a league outside North America. Fans can follow the BAL (@theBAL) on Facebook (https://apo-opa.co/42u4Rzj), Instagram (https://apo-opa.co/4wunhNS), Threads (https://apo-opa.co/3PF2WF6), X (https://apo-opa.co/48VF7zw), and YouTube (https://apo-opa.co/4nvUxQW) and register their interest in receiving more information at http://BAL.NBA.com.
About Qatar Foundation – Unlocking Human Potential:
Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) is a non-profit organization focused on education, research and innovation, and community development that supports Qatar on its journey to becoming a diversified and sustainable economy. Across its ecosystem comprising more than 50 entities, QF strives to serve the people of Qatar and beyond through its work across progressive education, sustainability, artificial intelligence, precision healthcare, and social progress.
QF was founded in 1995 by His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Amir, and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, who shared the vision to provide Qatar with quality education. This vision has evolved into a globally unique, multidisciplinary ecosystem of knowledge offering opportunities for lifelong learning, fostering innovation, and empowering people to be socially engaged citizens and drivers of positive change.
This diverse and interconnected ecosystem comprises a world-class education landscape spanning the full spectrum of learning from pre-school to post-doctoral level; research, innovation, and policy centers addressing global challenges; alongside community facilities for people of all ages to seek knowledge, embrace active lifestyles, and expand their horizons within QF's Education City, spanning 12 square kilometers in Doha, Qatar. Through a unique approach to multidisciplinary, global education, Education City represents Qatar Foundation's large-scale legacy investment focused on building human capacity for the future of Qatar, the region, and the world.
For a complete list of QF's initiatives and projects, please visit: www.QF.org.qa. To stay up to date on our social media activities, follow our accounts on: Instagram (https://apo-opa.co/49KjbaE), Facebook (https://apo-opa.co/43cNZ01), X (https://apo-opa.co/436a6VU) and LinkedIn (https://apo-opa.co/4dHN65L).
ORT Jet recently hosted a mentor sharing forum that went far beyond the format of a panel, pitch session, or polished showcase. It was a deliberate pause in the programme — a space where experienced business minds came together not to present answers, but to interrogate what actually drives sustainable small business growth. In attendance …
From Counting Cents to Dodging Debits: South Africans Are Triaging to Stay Afloat South Africans aren’t tightening belts anymore. They’re rewiring how they buy. NDA’s Sebastien Alexanderson unpacks how the affordability reset is reshaping the way consumers spend, borrow, and choose. Something has shifted inside the South African household: by May 2026, the consumer has …
Thursday, 14 May 2026 The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) rejects the continued enslavement of South Africa through endless foreign policy loans, following the announcement that the Government of South Africa has secured a new US$150 million development policy loan from the OPEC Fund for International Development. This loan, which is linked to so-called “structural reforms” […]
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality says it is attending to over 1,100 cable and line faults across the metro
Africa-focused independents are set to play a defining role at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 - scheduled for October 12-16 in Cape Town - as companies expand portfolios, redevelop mature assets and pursue frontier exploration opportunities across the continent. From Angola and Namibia to Nigeria, Chad and Kenya, a new generation of independent operators is strengthening Africa's upstream landscape through targeted acquisitions, high-impact drilling campaigns and infrastructure-led development strategies.
Afentra continues to advance exploration across proven shallow water provinces in Angola. Alongside its Block 3/05 and Block 3/05A partners, the company recently carried out a two well program, starting with the spudding of Pacassa SW. The program aligns with a multi-well redevelopment plan aimed at scaling reserves and boosting production from the current 5,856 bpd to upwards of 9,000 bpd. The partners plan to spud the Impala-2 development well, while hydraulic workover program preparations are ongoing with execution planned for late 2026 or early 2027. Onshore, the company is advancing technical studies at Blocks KON 15 and 19, with a planned 2D seismic acquisition program on the cards. Afentra's CEO Paul McDade joins AEW 2026 to discuss these programs.
Nigeria's Oando PLC recently made its foray into Angola, securing operatorship of Block KON 13. The move comes as the company expands its portfolio beyond Nigeria's borders, leveraging its experience in the country to unlock new basins across the region. Oando's existing portfolio encompasses more than 14 oil and gas assets across Nigeria and São Tomé and Príncipe. This is supported by a pipeline network of 1,255 km, 14 flow stations and gas processing capacity in excess of 3.6 billion standard cubic feet per day. Wale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive, Oando PLC, joins AEW 2026 to discuss the company's growing portfolio and how regional lessons can support exploration in new markets.
With a portfolio of high-impact Atlantic-margin oil and gas assets, Sintana Energy continues to drive exploration across key projects in Namibia and Angola. The company has exposure to eight blocks across both countries, covering both deepwater and onshore acreage. In April 2026, Sintana Energy announces plans for a second listing on the Namibia Securities Exchange, signaling a new phase of financial maturity. The move comes as the company prepares for several exploration programs in Africa, including the advancement of the Mopane campaign at Namibia's PEL 79. Robert Bose, CEO, Sintana Energy, is expected to share further insight during AEW 2026.
Rhino Resources is also advancing Namibian exploration programs, while broadening its footprint into South Africa's onshore Karoo Basin. The company is engaged in a multi-well drilling campaign in Namibia's Orange Basin, targeting FIDs between late 2026 and early 2027 across operated and partner-led projects. These include the Volans and Capricornus discoveries at PEL 85. In South Africa, the company is advancing a six-well campaign targeting helium, methane and hydrogen resources. Further insights into these projects will be shared at AEW 2026 as Travis Smithard, CEO, Rhino Resources, confirms his participation.
Meanwhile, as an American publicly-traded company with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa, ERHC Energy Inc has centered its operations around de-risked exploration, cost efficient development and high-margin production. The company has stakes in Kenya's Block 11A, and while no wells have been drilled to date, the acreage offers promising geology and is supported by extensive 2D seismic coverage. In Chad, ERHC Energy Inc has stakes in three oil blocks in the Doseo and Doba Basins, while in the Joint Development Zones between Nigeria and São Tomé and Príncipe, has exposure to six of the areas nine blocks. Peter Ntephe, CEO, ERHC Energy Inc, joins AEW 2026, where he is expected to share insights into these projects.
“Independent operators are moving quickly, taking strategic risks and unlocking value in both mature and frontier basins across the continent. AEW 2026 will provide a critical platform for these firms to engage investors, governments and technical partners as they advance the next generation of African energy projects,” states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.
Why Ecosystems Will Shape The Next Decade Of Industrial Performance By Brian Andrew, Managing Director, RS South Africa Industrial organisations are operating in an environment defined by continuous disruption. What was once episodic and manageable has become persistent and interconnected. Inflationary pressure, geopolitical instability, energy volatility and rapid technological change are no longer separate challenges. …
14 May 2026 – Sasol Banyana Banyana Head Coach Dr Desiree Ellis has announced a squad of 23 players to take on Japan in back-to-back away international friendly matches next month.In the first clash, the two nations will lock horns on Saturday, 6 June at Nagai Ballgame Field, with the second scheduled for Tuesday, 9
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April market data highlights continued strength in used vehicle demand, even as fewer selling days weighed on month-on-month activity across the sector. At a Glance – April 2026 Car Sales Used Cars Sales: 30,971 (-6.6% MoM, +8.0% YoY) Average price: R423,329 (-2.0% MoM, +0.6% YoY) Top seller (overall): Ford Ranger (1,706 units) Top seller (passenger …
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced today that he dismissed Sisisi Tolashe, Minister of Social Development. The pressure on Tolashe, who is also president of the ANC Women’s League, has mounted in recent weeks due to a series of serious allegations of irregularities. Among those is the improper use of vehicles donated by the Chinese Embassy, which […]
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African Leadership Magazine (www.AfricanLeadershipMagazine.co.uk) today announced the nominees for the 16th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) 2026, recognising outstanding African business leaders, policymakers and enterprises driving economic transformation, innovation, governance excellence, and sustainable development across the continent. Public voting for the Awards is now officially open and will run until 22 May 2026, providing stakeholders across Africa and the diaspora the opportunity to participate in celebrating and affirming exceptional leadership and institutional impact across Africa's business and public sectors.
Now in its 16th year, the African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) has become Africa's premier platform for recognising transformational leadership, corporate excellence, and outstanding contributions to the continent's economic growth and global competitiveness.
The selection process began with an open call for nominations, followed by a rigorous editorial screening and shortlisting exercise conducted by the African Leadership Magazine Editorial Board. The ongoing public voting phase now allows stakeholders across Africa and the diaspora to participate directly in the selection process, while the final stage will involve a comprehensive editorial assessment of voting outcomes, supporting evidence, measurable impact, and institutional performance before winners are officially announced. Public votes account for 65% of the final decision-making process, while the remaining 35% is based on supporting evidence and editorial evaluation, ensuring a transparent, credible, and merit-driven selection framework.
The 2026 nominees represent Africa's leading business executives, reform-driven policymakers, multinational corporations, financial institutions, regulators, and emerging enterprise leaders whose contributions continue to strengthen business ecosystems, deepen regional integration, attract investments, and advance the continent's global competitiveness.
The winners of the 16th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) will be formally honoured and presented with their instruments of honour during the Awards Ceremony and strategic stakeholder engagements scheduled for 2–3 July 2026 at the prestigious House of Lords, London, United Kingdom, which will convene senior business executives, policymakers, investors, diplomats, regulators, and influential stakeholders from across Africa and the international community.
Full List of Nominees for the 16th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) 2026
African Business Leader of the Year
African Female Business Leader of the Year
African Finance Minister of the Year
Central Bank Governor of the Year
Business-Friendly Governor of the Year
African CEO of the Year
African Company of the Year
African Brand of the Year
African Regulator of the Year
Industry Personality of the Year
Trade & Investment Minister of the Year
Trade & Investment Promotion Agency of the Year
Young Business Leader of the Year
African Tech & Digital Economy Leader of the Year
CSR & Community Development Impact Award
Africa Business Integrity Leader Award
Capital Market / Stock Exchange of the Year
African Diaspora Business Leader of the Year
Lifetime Achievement Award
To cast your vote, visit: https://www.AfricanLeadershipMagazine.co.uk
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For media and other enquiries:
Ehis Ayere
Group General Manager, African Leadership Magazine UK
ehis@africanleadershipmagazine.co.uk
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About African Leadership Magazine:
The African Leadership Magazine, published by the African Leadership Organisation (UK), presents the best of Africa to a global audience—telling the African story from an African perspective while advancing practical solutions to the continent's most pressing challenges. For over 19 years, we have championed impactful leadership and promoted African opportunities worldwide through an integrated ecosystem of Afro-positive content, trade facilitation and market-entry support, high-level networking platforms, and targeted public-sector training and advisory services.
Follow African Leadership Magazine across its official platforms for updates and announcements relating to the 2026 African Business Leadership Awards
Youth innovators, new partners and food redistribution solutions are scaling South Africa’s fight against child hunger. Key points Add Hope served 35,558,075 meals and fed 167,560 children in 2025. On World Food Day last October, The Biggest Hunger Hack open-sourced the Add Hope blueprint to youth innovators, partners and stakeholders. The initiative has unlocked 10 …
GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) (http://www.GEVernova.com) today announced the launch of its Center of Excellence (COE) for Power Transmission digital services in Casablanca, Morocco. Operational immediately, the center is designed to help GE Vernova service teams support customers operating power transmission equipment worldwide. Casablanca was chosen for its growing pool of digital engineering talent.
Power Transmission is part of GE Vernova's Electrification segment, providing the transformers, switchgear and related technologies that move electricity across power networks. It's Digital Services division help teams use equipment data to catch issues earlier, plan maintenance and respond faster.
“Global electricity demand is growing, and power transmission services are increasingly important to help keep electricity reliable and available,” said Eric Chaussin, CEO and Vice President of Power Transmission business at GE Vernova. “This Center of Excellence strengthens our digital services capability and reflects our confidence in Morocco's local talent. By connecting this expertise with GE Vernova's global Power Transmission experience, we aim to deliver faster, more consistent and more data-driven service to customers.”
The center is also expected to support training and knowledge sharing through its Technical Institute of Casablanca (TIC), an internal GE Vernova training facility located in the same premises as the COE in Casablanca. The training will support hands-on training, commissioning practices, and knowledge transfer related to digital solutions.
This announcement builds on GE Vernova's work with customers across Africa to support more reliable and efficient electricity systems. In recent years, the company has supported grid and power infrastructure projects across the continent, including electricity transmission and control center projects in Kenya (https://apo-opa.co/4nodgO8), grid equipment and automation work in Algeria (https://apo-opa.co/4eMme5F), regional grid software support for the West African Power Pool (https://apo-opa.co/4uHIVg0), and power plant services in South Africa (https://apo-opa.co/493jMnM). The Casablanca center adds a digital services capability in Morocco, helping connect local talent with GE Vernova's global service needs.
GE Vernova also participated this week at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, reinforcing its continued focus on supporting Africa's electricity infrastructure, regional energy cooperation and long-term growth.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of GE Vernova.
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About GE Vernova:
GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is a purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Electrification and Wind segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world's challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with approximately 85,000 employees across approximately 100 countries around the world. Supported by the Company's purpose, The Energy to Change the World, GE Vernova technology helps deliver a more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy future.
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Nelspruit: South African businesses are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence tools within Microsoft Excel as employees seek faster ways to analyse data, generate formulas, automate reporting, and build dashboards. Tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and AI-powered spreadsheet assistants are changing how employees work with reports, calculations, and business analysis. According to College Africa Group, global workplace …
Four exceptional young athletes from Holy Rosary School have returned from the United Kingdom after representing Rowing South Africa with distinction at two international regattas. Following their standout performances at the South African Schools Rowing Championships, Erin Beeming, Cleo de Keizer, Emilia Riccardi, and Kate Zillen were selected for the prestigious RowSA U16 Development Tour …