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SA President hails Toyota investment as vote of confidence in country

South Africa’s (SA) President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed Toyota SA Motors’ investment in the ninth-generation Hilux programme as a strong vote of confidence in SA’s economy, manufacturing sector and workforce.

Besigye defies Ugandan court, refuses forced lawyers in treason trial  

Ugandan opposition leader Besigye rejects state lawyers in treason trial

Oil market absorbs shock, resilience is weakening

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz during the conflict in the Middle East removed around 20 million barrels of oil and refined products per day from global markets, yet oil prices rose far less than many analysts initially feared.

SA Deputy Minister vows action on Student Funding challenges while condemning xenophobic attacks

South Africa’s (SA) Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Yusuf Cassim says immediate attention is being given to several operational challenges affecting the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), including suspended funding, delayed allowances and unresolved student support cases.

Nigeria opposition queries World Cup funding despite disqualification

Nigeria opposition leader alleges budget fraud and fake agency cover-up

Algerian President mourns 11 dead in orphanage blaze

Eleven dead as fire rips through Algerian orphanage