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West Africa’s logistics growth offers lessons for SADC

West Africa’s increasing regional coherence and infrastructure investment are helping drive growth in the region’s freight and logistics market, according to South Africa (SA) Former Statistician-General Dr Pali Lehohla.
  • September 6, 2026
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‘OPEC+ set to keep oil output policy unchanged on Sunday’

The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries plus a group of external, non-OPEC oil-producing nations (OPEC+) is set to keep its oil output policy ‌unchanged for October at a meeting on Sunday, two people familiar with the discussions told Reuters, as the producer group needs to agree ​new quotas before deciding its next output steps.
  • September 6, 2026
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Armed conflicts inflict deeper economic damage than financial crises

Armed conflicts cause greater and longer-lasting economic damage than banking crises, currency crashes, sovereign debt defaults or major natural disasters, according to an International Monetary Fund (IMF) study.
  • September 6, 2026
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SA Coach hails epic Springbok victory over All Blacks

South Africa (SA) Head Coach Rassie Erasmus described the Springboks’ 29-24 victory over New Zealand at FNB Stadium as epic after another close contest between the rivals.
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Cape Verde school bus crash kills over 20

Cape Verde declares mourning after deadly bus crash
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SA reports drop in police officer deaths  

Fatalities among SA police officers drop to 12 over past year
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West Africa’s logistics growth offers lessons for SADC

West Africa’s increasing regional coherence and infrastructure investment are helping drive growth in the region’s freight and logistics market, according to South Africa (SA) Former Statistician-General Dr Pali Lehohla.
  • September 6, 2026
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Chad invests $11.26 million in girls’ education

Chad is expanding access to education for girls through new schools, modern learning facilities, scholarships and programmes designed to reduce school dropouts.
  • September 6, 2026
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‘OPEC+ set to keep oil output policy unchanged on Sunday’

The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries plus a group of external, non-OPEC oil-producing nations (OPEC+) is set to keep its oil output policy ‌unchanged for October at a meeting on Sunday, two people familiar with the discussions told Reuters, as the producer group needs to agree ​new quotas before deciding its next output steps.
  • September 6, 2026
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Armed conflicts inflict deeper economic damage than financial crises

Armed conflicts cause greater and longer-lasting economic damage than banking crises, currency crashes, sovereign debt defaults or major natural disasters, according to an International Monetary Fund (IMF) study.
  • September 6, 2026
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McLaren targets Monza recovery after difficult qualifying

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella believes Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris can challenge for Italian Grand Prix podium positions despite a difficult qualifying session at Monza.
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SA Coach hails epic Springbok victory over All Blacks

South Africa (SA) Head Coach Rassie Erasmus described the Springboks’ 29-24 victory over New Zealand at FNB Stadium as epic after another close contest between the rivals.
  • September 6, 2026
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Morris Muvunzi

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Jean Abedi is a Producer/Presenter for Channel Africa’s kiSwahili desk.
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🥋 From back-to-back African Cup gold medals to representing South Africa on the continental stage, Kendra de Beer is a judoka to watch. On this edition of #AfricaAtPlay, Zai Khan is joined by rising South African judo talent Kendra de Beer, who competes in the Under-19 Women’s -63kg division. The Reddam House Helderfontein student and Protea judoka has already made her mark, claiming back-to-back gold medals at the Johannesburg Junior African Cup and earning the title of two-time South African national champion. Kendra recently took her talents to Morocco to represent South Africa at the African Judo Championships, finishing fifth against some of the continent’s strongest young competitors. She joins Zai to talk about her journey in judo, the discipline and determination behind her success, competing at the highest level, representing South Africa and her ambitions for the future. 🥇 Young. Focused. Fearless. Kendra de Beer is one to watch. Watch the full conversation on #AfricaAtPlay. #AfricaAtPlay #ChannelAfrica #KendraDeBeer #Judo #SouthAfricanJudo #AfricanJudo #JudoAfrica #TeamSouthAfrica #ProteaJudo #AfricanChampionships #JohannesburgJuniorAfricanCup #Sports #AfricanSport #WomenInSport #WomenInJudo #YoungAthletes #RisingStar #SouthAfricanSport #AthleteJourney #SportingExcellence Lightbox link for post with description 🥋 From back-to-back African Cup gold medals to...

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What happens to the stories of the people who miss the headlines? What happens when the final whistle blows and the spotlight moves on? On this edition of #AfricaAtPlay, Zai Khan is joined by Mihlali Mtyi, founder of Daily Media, a South African sports storytelling organisation dedicated to looking beyond the scoreline and documenting the people behind the moments. From sacrifice and setbacks to ambition, resilience and the pursuit of greatness, Daily Media tells the stories that can easily disappear once the game is over. And the impact is growing. In just the last 90 days, Daily Media has reached 197,741 South Africans, generated more than 1.2 million views and recorded over 34,000 meaningful interactions, all through the power of written storytelling. Mihlali unpacks why sports storytelling matters, the importance of giving athletes and sporting communities a platform beyond their results, and how Daily Media is working to ensure that the people behind the moments are not forgotten. 📖 Because every score has a story, and every athlete has a journey. Watch the full conversation with Mihlali Mtyi and Zai Khan on #AfricaAtPlay. #AfricaAtPlay #ChannelAfrica #MihlaliMtyi #DailyMedia #SportsStorytelling #AfricanSport #SouthAfricanSport #SportsMedia #SportsJournalism #AthleteStories #UnsungHeroes #BeyondTheScoreline #AfricanStories #Storytelling #SportsCulture #AfricanCreatives #SouthAfricanCreatives #Athletes #Resilience #HumanStories Lightbox link for post with description What happens to the stories of the people who ...

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For a decade, Actor Spaces has been creating opportunities, developing talent and ensuring African actors are seen, celebrated and remembered. On this edition of #FirstClassAfrica, Puleng Molebatsi is joined by Felicia Naiwa Sithebe, Co-Founder of the award-winning creative industry development organisation Actor Spaces, to reflect on 10 years of impact, innovation and African creative excellence. Founded in 2016 as a passion project, Actor Spaces has grown into a platform and community supporting performers throughout their careers. Through its online magazine, interviews, profiles, portraits and creative shoots, the organisation is also playing an important role in documenting South Africa’s acting history and preserving the broader African creative story. Felicia discusses the organisation's journey, the importance of creating meaningful opportunities for actors, and what it means to build a platform where performers can enter the industry, develop their craft, access opportunities and be recognised for their contributions. As Actor Spaces enters its second decade, the focus turns to the future, including expanding its continental footprint, strengthening partnerships and creating more sustainable opportunities for African performers. Felicia also shares plans for the Actor Spaces Awards, the proposed Actor Spaces Actor Fund, training and mentorship initiatives, emergency assistance, youth empowerment, professional development and continued efforts to preserve African creative history. 🎭 Actor Spaces: 10 Years of Impact. 5,000+ Opportunities Created. One African Future. Watch the full conversation with Felicia Naiwa Sithebe and Puleng Molebatsi on #FirstClassAfrica. #FirstClassAfrica #ChannelAfrica #ActorSpaces #FeliciaNaiwaSithebe #AfricanCreatives #AfricanActors #SouthAfricanActors #CreativeIndustries #AfricanCreativeIndustry #CreativeExcellence #ActorDevelopment #TalentDevelopment #ArtsAndCulture #AfricanStorytelling #SouthAfricanEntertainment #AfricanEntertainment #YouthEmpowerment #CreativeOpportunities #Acting #Actors #AfricanHistory #CreativeHistory #10YearsOfImpact Lightbox link for post with description For a decade, Actor Spaces has been creating...

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What does it take to make your mark on the global stage at just 24? On this edition of #FirstClassAfrica, Puleng Molebatsi connects with South African actor and creative Tino Ngorima, joining the conversation from New York City. Raised in Kyalami, Johannesburg, Tino has already built an impressive international career, graduating from NYU Tisch School of the Arts and RADA, while making waves Off-Broadway. She also stars in the upcoming film Timeless Woman and is working on projects headed for the Edinburgh Festiva*. Tino opens up about her journey from Johannesburg to New York, studying at some of the world's leading performing arts institutions, navigating the international creative industry, and building a career far from home. 🌍 From Kyalami to NYC, this is a story of ambition, talent and taking your place on the world stage. Watch the full conversation with Tino Ngorima and Puleng Molebatsi on #FirstClassAfrica. #FirstClassAfrica #ChannelAfrica #TinoNgorima #PulengMolebatsi #NewYorkCity #SouthAfricanTalent #SouthAfricanActors #AfricanTalent #AfricanCreatives #NYUTisch #RADA #OffBroadway #EdinburghFestival #TimelessWoman #Johannesburg #Kyalami #AfricanExcellence #GlobalStage Lightbox link for post with description What does it take to make your mark on the global...

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