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Fakude warns Africa Credit Rating Agency will take time to build credibility

The private-sector-driven agency was officially launched on Wednesday in Port Louis, Mauritius.
  • October 8, 2026
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SA government cautions against disinformation on asylum seekers judgment

This comes as protests erupted in parts of the country after the Department of Home Affairs effectively reopened SA’s asylum system to new applicants.
  • October 8, 2026
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SA Province to launch Catalytic Investment, Industrialisation Project with Chinese investors 

SA’s  President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver the keynote address during the signing ceremony.
  • October 8, 2026
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The US-deported third country has left: eSwatini

eSwatini is currently chairing the Southern African Development Community, an organ on politics, defense, and security co-operation.
  • October 8, 2026
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SA President  urges full implementation of South Sudan’s peace deal

Ramaphosa has stressed the need for full implementation of South Sudan’s peace agreement, as the country prepares for elections in December.
  • October 8, 2026
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SA government considers implications of ConCourt judgment on asylum seekers

SA Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi has urged South Africans to remain calm and avoid speculation or misinformation.
  • October 8, 2026
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Africa urged to turn mineral wealth into made-in-Africa products

Africa must move beyond exporting raw materials and build regional industries capable of creating jobs, transferring technology and producing competitive goods, the Africa Business Council says.
  • October 8, 2026
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WHO launches plan to curb pregnancy-related hypertension deaths

Hypertensive disorders affect up to 15% of pregnancies and cause about 42 000 maternal deaths annually, prompting the World Health Organisation (WHO) to launch a global response plan.
  • October 8, 2026
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Nigeria’s growth reaches 4.2% as state revenues surge

Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.2% in the first half of 2026 as higher oil prices strengthened exports, public revenue and foreign-exchange reserves.
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Guinea-Bissau to delay elections following last year’s coup

Guinea-Bissau’s presidential and legislative elections, scheduled for December 6, will have to be delayed
  • October 8, 2026
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Rwanda urged to mobilise more domestic capital for inclusive growth

Rwanda should expand domestic financing, deepen financial markets and attract long-term investment to sustain economic transformation, the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) says.
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Congo seeks new IMF programme to strengthen debt sustainability

The Republic of Congo and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have opened discussions on a new financing programme aimed at strengthening public finances and improving debt sustainability.
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🌍 **What if scientists could identify the warning signs of environmental damage before ecosystems reach a crisis point?** Broadcasting live from the **15th annual Oppenheimer Research Conference (ORC 2026)** in Midrand, South Africa, Channel Africa's **Lulu Gaboo** speaks to two African scientists who have each been awarded a **US$150,000 Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant** to advance important environmental research. 🇺🇬 **Dr John Paul Makumbi**, a microbiologist from Uganda, is investigating early warning signs of freshwater ecosystem decline, with research aimed at helping scientists better understand when rivers, lakes and other freshwater environments may be approaching ecological trouble. 🇷🇼 **Dr Olivier Jean Leonce Manzi**, a tree physiologist from Rwanda, is examining the limits of forests in the Congo Basin, exploring the environmental pressures affecting one of Africa's most important forest ecosystems. **Selected from 747 applications across Africa**, the two researchers represent an important shift in environmental science: moving beyond responding to ecological damage towards understanding and potentially predicting it before it becomes irreversible. **In this conversation, we explore:** - The significance of receiving the Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant - How Dr Makumbi's research could help identify early signs of freshwater ecosystem decline - Why protecting freshwater ecosystems matters for Africa's environment - Dr Manzi's research into the ecological limits of Congo Basin forests - Understanding the environmental pressures facing African forests - How scientific research can help anticipate ecological changes - The importance of investing in African scientists and locally driven research - How research can support better conservation and environmental decision-making The discussion forms part of **ORC 2026**, taking place from **7–9 October 2026** at the Randjesfontein Cricket Ground in Midrand, under the theme **"Connecting People, Places and Planet."** **Africa's environmental future may depend not only on how we respond to ecological damage, but on how early we can recognise the warning signs.** 🎙️ **Presenter:** Lulu Gaboo 👥 **Guests:** Dr John Paul Makumbi (Uganda) and Dr Olivier Jean Leonce Manzi (Rwanda) 📍 **Location:** Oppenheimer Research Conference 2026, Midrand, South Africa 📻 **Programme:** Africa Update | Channel Africa Subscribe to Channel Africa for more conversations highlighting African research, scientific innovation, conservation and sustainable development. #AfricaUpdate #ORC2026 #AfricanScience Lightbox link for post with description 🌍 **What if scientists could identify the...

Meet the African Scientists Awarded $150,000 Each to Predict Environmental Threats | ORC 2026

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🌍 What happens when one of the world's most important ecosystems begins to deteriorate, and what will it take to protect it? Broadcasting live from the 15th annual Oppenheimer Research Conference (ORC 2026) in Midrand, South Africa, Channel Africa's Lulu Gaboo speaks to Professor Lee White, Special Envoy to the Science Panel for the Congo Basin, about the growing environmental threats facing one of Africa's most significant natural ecosystems. Often described as the "Green Heart of Africa," the Congo Basin is home to extraordinary biodiversity and plays a critical role in regulating the global climate. Professor White has been at the forefront of scientific and diplomatic efforts to raise awareness about the rapid degradation of the Congo Basin, highlighting the urgent need to connect research, conservation and international cooperation. In this conversation, we explore: Why the Congo Basin is known as the Green Heart of Africa The significance of the Congo Basin for African biodiversity and the global climate The environmental pressures threatening the region Why scientists are raising concerns about the pace of ecological degradation The role of the Science Panel for the Congo Basin How scientific research can inform conservation policies and decisions The importance of international cooperation and environmental diplomacy Why protecting the Congo Basin matters for communities across Africa The need to turn scientific knowledge into meaningful conservation action The discussion forms part of ORC 2026, taking place from 7–9 October 2026 at the Randjesfontein Cricket Ground in Midrand, South Africa, under the theme "Connecting People, Places and Planet." As scientists continue to highlight the environmental pressures facing the Congo Basin, one question becomes increasingly urgent: Can Africa and the international community act quickly enough to protect the Green Heart of Africa for future generations? 🎙️ Presenter: Lulu Gaboo 👤 Guest: Professor Lee White, Special Envoy to the Science Panel for the Congo Basin 📍 Location: Oppenheimer Research Conference 2026, Midrand, South Africa 📻 Programme: Africa Update | Channel Africa Subscribe to Channel Africa for more live interviews and conversations exploring Africa's environmental challenges, scientific research, conservation and sustainable development. #AfricaUpdate #ORC2026 #CongoBasin Lightbox link for post with description 🌍 What happens when one of the world's most...

Congo Basin Under Threat: Professor Lee White Warns of Africa’s Environmental Crisis | ORC 2026

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🌍 What can ancient caves, geological evidence and environmental clues reveal about one of the most fascinating discoveries in human evolution? Broadcasting live from the 15th annual Oppenheimer Research Conference (ORC 2026) in Midrand, South Africa, Channel Africa's Lulu Gaboo speaks to Tebogo Makhubela, Senior Lecturer at the University of Johannesburg, about new research exploring the geological and environmental context of Homo naledi. Makhubela is presenting research titled “From Cave to Landscape: New Insights into the Depositional Context, Paleoenvironment, and Behavioural Significance of Homo naledi.” The research examines the geological and environmental evidence surrounding Homo naledi, looking beyond the caves where fossils were discovered to better understand the landscapes, environmental conditions and processes that may help explain the species' history. In this conversation, we explore: - What makes Homo naledi significant to the study of human evolution - How geological evidence helps scientists understand ancient environments - What the depositional context of fossils can reveal - Why researchers are looking beyond caves to the surrounding landscape - The relationship between environmental conditions and early human species - What scientists can investigate about the behaviour of Homo naledi - How new research can contribute to our understanding of Africa's prehistoric past The conversation forms part of ORC 2026, taking place from 7–9 October 2026 at the Randjesfontein Cricket Ground in Midrand, under the theme “Connecting People, Places and Planet.” Africa holds an extraordinary record of human evolutionary history. Research like this offers an opportunity to examine not only where ancient species lived, but also the environments and geological processes that shaped the evidence we study today. Could understanding the landscape surrounding Homo naledi help scientists answer some of the biggest questions about our ancient past? 🎙️ Presenter: Lulu Gaboo 👤 Guest: Tebogo Makhubela, Senior Lecturer, University of Johannesburg 📍 Location: Oppenheimer Research Conference 2026, Midrand 📻 Programme: #AfricaUpdate | Channel Africa Subscribe to Channel Africa for more interviews and live coverage exploring African science, research, conservation and discovery. #AfricaUpdate #ORC2026 #HomoNaledi Lightbox link for post with description 🌍 What can ancient caves, geological evidence...

Unlocking the Mystery of Homo naledi: Dr Tebogo Makhubela on Ancient Human Origins | ORC 2026

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🌍 Why are species disappearing, how quickly are we losing them, and what can science tell us about preventing extinction? Broadcasting live from the 15th annual Oppenheimer Research Conference (ORC 2026) in Midrand, South Africa, Channel Africa's Lulu Gaboo speaks to Professor Stuart Pimm, Professor of Conservation at Duke University, about one of the most urgent challenges facing the natural world: biodiversity loss and species extinction. Recognised internationally for his research into present-day extinctions, Professor Pimm studies why species disappear, how rapidly extinction occurs and the global patterns of habitat loss that threaten biodiversity. Importantly, his work also explores how scientific findings can inform practical conservation decisions and help prevent further species loss. In this conversation, we explore: - Why species become extinct and what drives biodiversity loss - How scientists measure the rate of species extinction - The relationship between habitat destruction and species survival - Global patterns of habitat loss and extinction - How conservation science can inform environmental management - The importance of protecting threatened species and their habitats - What research can teach us about preventing future extinctions - The role of scientific knowledge in shaping conservation strategies The conversation forms part of ORC 2026, taking place from 7–9 October 2026 at the Randjesfontein Cricket Ground under the theme “Connecting People, Places and Planet.” As human activity continues to reshape natural environments, the question becomes increasingly important: do we understand enough about extinction to prevent it, and are we translating that knowledge into action? 🎙️ Presenter: Lulu Gaboo 👤 Guest: Professor Stuart Pimm, Duke University 📍 Location: Oppenheimer Research Conference 2026, Midrand, South Africa 📻 Programme: #AfricaUpdate | Channel Africa Subscribe to Channel Africa for more interviews, live coverage and conversations exploring the future of Africa's environment, science and sustainable development. #AfricaUpdate #ORC2026 #Biodiversity Lightbox link for post with description 🌍 Why are species disappearing, how quickly ...

Why Are Species Going Extinct? Professor Stuart Pimm on Biodiversity Loss & Conservation | ORC 2026

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What if Africa could create more wealth from its mineral resources by processing them locally instead of exporting raw materials? 🌍⛏️ At **TIFA 2026 in New Orleans**, Channel Africa’s **Poppy Ntshongwana** sits down with **Nobuhle Ramotebele, Managing Director of Ramo Group**, to explore the future of African mining, investment and the importance of keeping more value within the continent. As a South African businesswoman operating in a traditionally male-dominated industry, Ramotebele discusses the opportunities emerging for a new generation of African mining entrepreneurs and why **mineral beneficiation** is becoming increasingly important to the continent’s economic future. She shares insights into an ambitious **US$85 million manufacturing project** in its early development stages, aimed at producing grinding media used in the processing of platinum group metals (PGMs). With a proposed manufacturing capacity of **5,000 tonnes per month**, the project represents an opportunity to strengthen local industrial capacity and support mineral processing within Africa. The conversation also explores why Africa must move beyond simply extracting and exporting its mineral wealth, the potential for local manufacturing to create greater economic value, and the importance of attracting investment into African-owned businesses. Reflecting on her experience at TIFA 2026, Ramotebele highlights the value of international business networks, shared infrastructure challenges and collaboration between African and global investors. It's a conversation about **African ownership, women in mining, industrial development and transforming the continent's natural resources into long-term economic opportunity.** 🎙️ **Interviewer:** Poppy Ntshongwana, Channel Africa 🇿🇦 **Guest:** Nobuhle Ramotebele, Managing Director, Ramo Group 🎥 **Multimedia Production:** Sifiso Hlope 📍 **TIFA 2026 | New Orleans, USA** Subscribe to **Channel Africa** for more conversations with the entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders shaping Africa's economic future. #ChannelAfrica #TIFA2026 #AfricanMining Lightbox link for post with description What if Africa could create more wealth from its...

Nobuhle Ramotebele on Africa’s Mining Future, $85 Million Investment & Mineral Beneficiation |TIFA26

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