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Tourist spending in South Africa has been gradually recovering since the 2020 pandemic, but a new study from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and Excelia Business School in France suggests this rebound may be more fragile than it appears, with three decades of trend data pointing to deeper, structural challenges ahead. Tourism recovery is mainly …
Court orders Rainbow Chickens to pay the worker more than R3-million
The alleged shooter of Witness D has been identified as a former member of the elite SAPS task force and his marksmanship is believed to have linked him to the murder. The suspect was arrested on Saturday by the task team investigating allegations that have emerged at the Madlanga commission. It’s the team’s first arrest …
Escalating tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States have pushed oil prices sharply higher, exposing fuel-importing economies such as South Africa to a fresh external shock. Following a series of attacks and counterattacks, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz – the narrow waterway that carries roughly a fifth of global oil supply – has …
It requires that such access occur without intimidation or obstruction. In the previous hearing, undisputed facts established that the two clinics in this application had become sites of significant vigilante activity. Unidentified groups were controlling access to the clinics and preventing patients from entering unless they could produce South African identity documents. Among those turned …
Malcolm Libera ·16 Mar 2026 The National Consumer Commission (NCC) announced the recall of a snack aimed at young children, due to contamination concerns. The regulator said the recall affects the Made for Tots Corn Puffs Chicken 12g product supplied by Clicks Group. According to the commission, the retailer notified authorities after tests detected Listeria …
Staff Writer ·16 Mar 2026 The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has launched a Section 301 investigation into South Africa and 59 other countries to determine whether they are engaging in “unfair trade”. The investigation forms part of a broader push by the US government to “level the playing field” between its own local production …
The latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) indicates that South Africa is still on track for massive petrol price hikes next month. The CEF’s new market snapshot for mid-March shows that South Africa’s fuel prices will experience a significant under-recovery once next month’s adjustments take effect on Wednesday, 1 April 2026. Petrol is …
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The South African Hockey Association is proud to confirm that Cape Town will host the 2025–26 FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup from 11–20 June 2026, bringing some of the world’s top international hockey teams to South African soil. The prestigious tournament forms part of the global competition structure of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and …
Two boys who survived a shooting that killed four members of their family, including their parents, in the northern West Bank town of Tammoun have described witnessing the attack that left them orphaned and without two of their brothers. The attack happened on Sunday as the family returned from the nearby city of Nablus, where …
Malcolm Libera ·16 Mar 2026 South Africans are expected to face higher fuel prices next month as global oil markets react to the escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. As a result, there have been concerns raised about whether South Africa could face potential fuel shortages due to disruptions in global supply …
MTN South Africa’s earnings declined sharply in the year to December 2025 as intensifying competition in the prepaid market and rising bad debts weighed on the business, even as the enterprise and post-paid segments delivered solid growth. The local operation reported a 10.1% decline in Ebitda (excluding the impact of a tower sale) to R17.7-billion, …
LIV Golf South Africa is the fifth tournament of the 2026 season and marks the league’s first trip to the continent of Africa. WHEN: March 19-22 WHERE: The Club at Steyn City, Fourways, Johannesburg, South Africa —————————————– ABOUT THE COMPETITION Four rounds/72 holes of stroke play Field: 57 players – 13 teams of four players …
Autobody repairers in the post-collision repair sector in South Africa are experiencing considerable strain, which could have a far-reaching effect on insurers, car manufacturers, and customers. This is according to Juan Hanekom, national director of the South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (Sambra). Hanekom warns that sustained economic pressure on small and medium-sized motor body …
Stellenbosch Interest Group faces damage claims for halting the Botmaskop development
Somerset West-based waterproofing specialist addresses a common blind spot for homeowners with exposed balconies heading into the rainy season. Sealtek Cape has published a new article examining why balcony waterproofing deserves attention before, rather than after, the Western Cape’s wet season. The piece addresses a gap that catches many homeowners off guard: the damage that …
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The Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2026 Forum in Paris gains strategic weight with the scheduled participation of Dr. Philip Mshelbila, the newly appointed Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). His insight comes at a pivotal juncture for African gas and LNG markets, where energy security concerns, investment flows and global demand dynamics are reshaping the continent's role in the global energy landscape.
Dr. Mshelbila assumed office at the GECF on January 1, 2026, bringing over three decades of gas, LNG and energy value‑chain experience – including senior leadership roles at Nigeria LNG and Atlantic LNG – to the helm of the intergovernmental body that represents major gas producers worldwide.
In its Global Gas Outlook and related analyses, the GECF has projected that Africa could attract up to $115 billion in gas midstream investment between 2031 and 2040, driven largely by LNG and liquefaction spending. The continent is expected to account for nearly a quarter of global liquefaction investments by 2050, with major projects in Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal-Mauritania and Gabon leading the charge. This frames Africa not only as a resource base for traditional markets, but as a strategic export hub in global gas supply chains.
Those projections align with the region's real‑time evolution. New LNG developments such as Greater Tortue Ahmeyim on the Senegal–Mauritania maritime border have reached commercial milestones, while Mozambique's Coral South FLNG and Nigeria's Train 7 expansion at NLNG support infrastructure highlight growing activity. At the same time, assets in the Rovuma Basin, emerging fields in Tanzania and planned expansions in Egypt's Zohr and offshore Mediterranean plays signal a broadening base of competitive gas resources across West, East and North Africa.
Beyond export potential, the continent's domestic gas consumption continues to rise, driven by industrial demand, power generation needs and expanding LNG import infrastructure in markets such as South Africa and Ghana. According to recent market data, Africa's gas consumption climbed to 183 billion cubic meters in 2025, reflecting year‑on‑year growth and underscoring gas's growing role in the energy mix.
Mshelbila has also been vocal about the broader socioeconomic dimensions of gas development. He highlighted that more than 600 million Africans still lack access to electricity and an even larger number lack clean cooking solutions, noting that overall energy consumption on the continent must at least triple by 2050 to eliminate energy poverty. For investors, this underscores a dual opportunity: capitalizing on export‑oriented LNG projects while supporting solutions that address chronic domestic shortfalls.
The GECF's engagement with global forums – from the G20 Energy Transition Working Group to continental leadership dialogues – reinforces its advocacy for gas as both a transitional and long‑term energy source that can support industrialization, electrification and lower‑emission outcomes relative to other fossil fuels.
At IAE 2026, Mshelbila's participation will give investors a clearer view of how producer coordination, policy alignment and investment frameworks are evolving across Africa's gas sector. As governments and international partners navigate security risks, financing constraints and regulatory complexities, these dynamics are increasingly shaping how projects move from discovery to development.
With the GECF playing a central role in global gas dialogue, Mshelbila's perspective will also place African developments within the broader push to diversify global supply chains amid geopolitical shifts and rising demand in Europe and Asia – insights that are directly relevant for investors evaluating new opportunities across the gas value chain.
IAE 2026 (https://apo-opa.co/4bqyp4L) is an exclusive forum designed to connect African energy markets with global investors, serving as a key platform for deal-making in the lead-up to African Energy Week. Scheduled for April 22–23, 2026, in Paris, the event will provide delegates with two days of in-depth engagement with industry experts, project developers, investors and policymakers. For more information, visit www.Invest-Africa-Energy.com. To sponsor or register as a delegate, please contact sales@energycapitalpower.com
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.
Celebrating its 9th anniversary on Sunday, 12 July 2026, entries for the iconic Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K will open on Thursday (19 March 2026), inviting runners to experience Durban’s vibrant streets in one of the country’s premier city races. The Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K is an integral part of the nationwide …
Known for his five gold medals at the Comrades Marathon, Joseph Manyedi is excited to make an impact on the Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon powered by BYD on Saturday 11 April 2026, with his sights firmly set on securing a maiden gold medal at the iconic race. “I want to test something,” smiled Manyedi. …
Spring and summer are pawsitively perfect for outdoor adventures with your four-legged best friend. Longer walks, beach days, garden zoomies and sun-soaked cat naps are all part of the fun. But warmer weather can also invite some very unwelcome tag-alongs. Fleas and ticks. And when they arrive, things can get properly hectick. Before you start …
South Africa’s shelves are full of bottled water making bold environmental promises. But are those claims as clean as the water inside? SANBWA CEO Charlotte Metcalf explains what to look for and what to watch out for. Walk down any supermarket aisle and you’ll see it: water bottles adorned with leaves, mountains and promises of …