DR Congo Reports 101 Ebola Deaths The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported 101 confirmed Ebola deaths amid a worsening outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain. The government has said that it recorded 35 new confirmed cases in the previous 24 hours, including 10 deaths. The outbreak is concentrated in three provinces long beset by…
South African President Ramaphosa Announces Crackdown on Illegal Migration South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has addressed the nation to announce a raft of new measures to crack down on illegal migration as tensions rise over anti-foreigner marches and frustrations about high unemployment. The new plans include tougher action against employers hiring undocumented migrants, dedicated immigration…
South Africa and Kenya Sign 6 New Accords to Boost Trade and Ties South Africa and Kenya have signed six new Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, maritime transport, skills development, gender equality, arts and culture, and sport, as the two countries move to deepen their strategic partnership. The agreements were signed during…
Two Dead in Kenya Protests Over U.S.-Funded Ebola Facility Two people were shot dead in the Kenyan town of Nanyuki during protests against a proposed US-funded Ebola isolation centre at the nearby Laikipia Airbase. Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets, blocking roads and burning tyres as police used tear gas to disperse crowds. One of…
Polls Open in Ethiopia General Election Amid Raging Conflicts Polls have opened in Ethiopia’s general election as conflict rages in parts of the country, meaning many people will not be able to vote. More than 54 million registered voters are expected to cast their ballots on June 1, 2026. Election materials have been distributed…
The African Union (AU) announces the arrival in Ethiopia of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) for the 1 June 2026 Elections in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The Mission is deployed at the invitation of the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The AUEOM is led by H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta,…
The ticker symbol SPCX is poised to become one of the most highly anticipated listings on the Nasdaq. As first reported by Reuters, SpaceX has aggressively accelerated its initial public offering (IPO) timeline, aiming to debut on the stock exchange by June 12. Read: Bandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: AI trends shifting! According…
French media and entertainment group Canal+ has formally confirmed it will conduct a secondary listing on the main board of the JSE on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, becoming the first French company to list on the Johannesburg bourse. The pre-listing announcement, published on Tuesday, sets out the terms of the fast-track secondary inward listing of…
Naspers and Prosus CEO Fabricio Bloisi. (Supplied) Naspers unit Prosus will release its FY26 financial results in June, with CEO Fabricio Bloisi signalling a strong underlying performance and improved profitability across its ecosystem businesses. In an update to shareholders, Bloisi points out FY26’s performance is a reference point for the group’s financial trajectory, with profitability…
