News

NEWS

Stay informed with the latest updates from South Africa and around the world. Our news section covers a wide range of topics including politics, social issues, crime, environment, global affairs, and human interest stories.

IMF staff-level deal reached as DRC growth stays above 5.5%

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Calixte Ahokpossi held discussions in Kinshasa from April 23 to May 6 for the 2026 Article IV consultation, the third review under the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) programme supported by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF), plus the second review under the climate-focused programme supported by the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).

SA to host first Premier Padel tournament as sport surges in popularity

SA is set to host its first-ever Premier Padel tournament next year

IMF staff-level deal for Guinea-Bissau review, $1.6 million disbursement pending

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Niko Hobdari held talks in Bissau from April 21 to April 29, 2026, on macroeconomic policies linked to the Eleventh Review under Guinea-Bissau’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement.

Kenya to host France-Africa Summit as leaders tackle security, investment

Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, and William Ruto, the President of Kenya, will co-chair the France-Africa Summit

Africa trains more health workers, but millions remain unemployed: WHO

‘Africa is training more health workers than ever before, yet nearly one million qualified professionals remain unemployed’

UN warns “digital pandemic” risk as cascading failures threaten essential systems

A new United Nations (UN) warning is urging governments to prepare for a “digital pandemic” scenario in which failures ripple through vital systems, from satellites plus power grids to hospitals, financial networks plus communications infrastructure.

The Oasis

News

NEWS

IMF staff-level deal reached as DRC growth stays above 5.5%

SA to host first Premier Padel tournament as sport surges in popularity

IMF staff-level deal for Guinea-Bissau review, $1.6 million disbursement pending

Kenya to host France-Africa Summit as leaders tackle security, investment

Africa trains more health workers, but millions remain unemployed: WHO

UN warns “digital pandemic” risk as cascading failures threaten essential systems

Stay Updated — Join Our Newsletter

Quick Links

About & Legal

Competitions

Advertise

On Air