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Steve Tandy will lead Wales into the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia and begins his tenure as his country’s new senior men’s Head Coach on the 1st September. Steve is a former British & Irish Lions coach (2021) and was Ospreys head coach for a six-year period before joining Australian Super Rugby side NSW …
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) approved two new investments for critical minerals projects in sub-Saharan Africa this month. The funding aims to accelerate economic development across the region while reinforcing US supply chains for minerals essential to the country's defense, energy, security and advanced technology sectors. The investments will also drive infrastructure expansion, boost employment and increase export revenues for the African markets.
The announcement comes ahead of the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) conference – Africa's premier gathering for mining stakeholders. The event will showcase the role being played by U.S. institutions such as the DFC in enhancing US-Africa ties in mining and investment. AMW will feature a dedicated US-Africa Roundtable, connecting U.S. policymakers and institutional investors with African governments, project developers and stakeholders for partnership formation, deal signing and policy alignment.
AMW serves as a premier platform for exploring the full spectrum of mining opportunities across Africa. The event is held alongside the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 conference from October 1-3 in Cape Town. Sponsors, exhibitors and delegates can learn more by contacting sales@energycapitalpower.com.
In the last two years, the DFC has been advancing US–Africa mining collaboration through a growing portfolio of investments, loans and technical assistance grants. Among these is the DFC's $5 million funding package for Blencowe Resources, aimed at developing the Orom-Cross graphite project in Uganda. In July 2025, Blencowe received a $750,000 tranche as part of this commitment, following an earlier $500,000 disbursement in May. The final $250,000 payment will support the project's definitive feasibility study. With a JORC Indicated and Inferred Resource of 24.5 million tons at 6.0% total graphite content, Orom-Cross is expected to operate for 21 years, contributing to Uganda's economic transformation and in meeting growing global demand for battery-grade graphite.
Other recent DFC commitments include a $553 million loan for the Lobito Corridor, a project aimed at improving mineral transportation for Angola, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The DFC also approved a $3.4 million technical assistance grant for the Longonjo Rare Earths Project in Angola, a $50 million equity investment in the Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project in South Africa and a $3.2 million grant for Chillerton's green copper mining project in Kakosa, Zambia. In Tanzania, the DFC is also backing Kabanga Nickel Limited with a loan to support the development of one of Africa's most significant nickel sulphide deposits.
With this growing investment footprint, the DFC continues to position itself as a key partner in unlocking Africa's mineral potential while advancing US strategic interests. AMW 2025 will serve as a powerful platform to build on this momentum, facilitating collaboration, catalyzing new investments and reinforcing US-Africa partnerships in mineral development.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.
Tech powerhouse HONOR is set to shake up South Africa’s smartphone market this October with the launch of its cutting-edge foldable device, the Magic V5. At an exclusive media roundtable in Johannesburg, HONOR confirmed that its highly anticipated Magic V5 will be landing in South African stores soon, though the exact release date remains under …
Over 31 days, from 26 May to 25 June 2025, City energy teams fixed close to 12 000 streetlights, out of a total of 35 900 energy-related requests. The City’s Energy Directorate’s initiative to improve the turnaround times for streetlight-related service requests continues to show success. ‘Vandalism, theft and illegal connections across the metro continue …
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption. This critical maintenance work is done on our water supply infrastructure to benefit customers. Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to take note of the work that will take place and prepare …
The best way to deal with scammers is to torture them emotionally. When a message lands in my social media inbox from an “Angel Hernandez” accompanied by a picture of a young woman sipping coffee with a small dog on her lap, I know that I’m actually talking to Rajesh from Karachi, who is sitting …
DA’s Michael Bagraim debates Just Share’s Kwanele Ngogela
Cape Town, South Africa: In the spirit of Nelson Mandela’s legacy, GAC Motor South Africa, Generation Schools, and the Real Madrid Football Foundation South Africa came together this Mandela Day to serve meals to, engage with, and uplift 250 children through a meaningful day of purpose and action in Cape Town. This collaboration goes beyond …
The growing awareness of South Africa’s social challenges, from limited access to health care and quality education to water and food insecurity, is making the country’s wealthiest rethink the idea of legacy. Philanthropic giving in South Africa is shifting from once‑off generosity to structured, strategic and often anonymous efforts to drive long‑term transformation. Nokuzola Cossie, …
Sunday, July 20, 2025 Government has extended its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the late Executive Editor of the Sowetan, Pearl Sebolao. The renowned journalist and editor passed away on Saturday after a short illness at the Johannesburg Surgical Hospital in Northcliff in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg. “We mourn the …
One of the greatest voices of our generation, eight-time nominee and two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter is coming back to South Africa later this year to thrill local fans with a three-city arena concert tour. Presented by Showtime Management and GRIZA Enterprises, the Love is King SA 2025 Tour begins at GrandWest, Cape …
For years the community of Imizamo Yethu in Hout Bay has battled continuous sewage spills, turning the local basketball court into a foul-smelling pool of human faeces. Residents we spoke to say they are worried about the health risks. In Imizamo Yethu, residents can often be found jumping over streams of overflowing sewage from erupted …
BENONI: Jason Rowles turned in a strong all-round performance but it proved to be in vain as South Africa Under-19 (SA...
Over the next two days, July 21-22, 2025, South African livestock farmers, regulators, industry stakeholders, economists, veterinary scientists, and agricultural experts will gather in the north of Pretoria to discuss the one challenge that has confronted the agricultural sector more intensely in recent years: foot-and-mouth disease. South Africa is working to find long-term solutions for …
The Junior Springboks won the 2025 World Rugby U20 World Championship title with a 23-15 victory over New Zealand in Rovigo. South Africa’s Under-20s were deservedly crowned world champions in northern Italy on Saturday night thanks to a gritty win over old rivals New Zealand in the final on a sweltering evening. It was the …
A squad of more than 20 of Cape Town youth taking part in a football tournament in Spain has been left stranded overseas. This after the BT Football Academy allegedly failed to pay for return flights and accommodation for the squad. The group left on the 6th of July and were due to have arrived …
It is deeply troubling that these non-state actors are lobbying a foreign power to pressure SA into changing policy THE ANC CONDEMNS THE MISINFORMATION CAMPAIGN LED BY DAMP EMMA POWELL AGAINST SOUTH AFRICA 18 July 2025 The ANC notes with concern the ongoing disinformation campaign by Democratic Alliance MP Emma Powell against South Africa, and …
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Latest reiteration of all-wheel drive hot hatch has become more civilised than before. The BMW 1 Series has always been a popular choice amongst those who wanted a small everyday premium car. And hardcore enthusiasts that wanted to tear up the streets. But over time with the advent of the world going SUV-crazy, the BMWs …
South Africa’s grape-growing history dates back more than 350 years, but its sparkling wine production is a mere half-century old. Produced similarly to Champagne using the traditional method, or méthode Champenoise, Cap Classique is a tribute to the legendary French bubbles. But while South African sparklers are popular in upscale wine bars and restaurants in …
CAPE TOWN – ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula is still furious at Jacob Zuma. He’s called the former president a sellout. READ | ANC taking DA threats to collapse GNU seriously – Mbalula Mbalula is accusing Zuma of stealing Umkhonto We Sizwe. He was speaking on the sidelines of the party’s meeting with Western …
South African Under-20 coach Kevin Foote and captain Riley Norton revealed Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus had a hand in their successful World Rugby campaign. ADVERTISEMENT The Junior Springboks claimed a hard-fought 23-15 victory over old foes New Zealand in Rovigo at the weekend. The victory marked their second World Championship win against the same opponent, …
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His story has the makings of a Hollywood blockbuster. But for Daniel Janse van Rensburg, the reality of life in Equatorial Guinea’s notorious Black Beach prison was nothing less than a living hell. Daniel was kidnapped and held captive without charge for almost two years following a failed business deal with a politician. In an exclusive television interview, Daniel tells Carte Blanche of the horror of imprisonment and surviving rotten food, disease and gangsters, before finally paying a bribe to secure his freedom.
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The department said due to the rate of fraudulent proof of home addresses submitted in previous years, some schools visit applicants in person to verify their home addresses. 20 July 2025 – 14:38 The Gauteng department of education (GDE) has reminded parents and guardians that the online admissions application period for grade 1 and 8 …
