Africa: Broken Promises, Shattered Hopes – – the Plight of African Climate Migrants Seeking Work in ‘Wealthier’ SA

Africa: Broken Promises, Shattered Hopes – – the Plight of African Climate Migrants Seeking Work in ‘Wealthier’ SA

Climate refugees who abandon drying agricultural lands in frontier countries and head to South Africa to seek new livelihoods are encountering crushing hardship in this country. ‘Crop yield, livestock failed. That’s why we came to South Africa confident of a fresh start,” says Joshua Tuso (41), an undocumented migrant from Zimbabwe. But “it has been…

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Amazon seeking South African talent for Project Kuiper

Amazon seeking South African talent for Project Kuiper

Project Kuiper terminal on a rooftop. Image: Amazon Amazon is moving closer to establishing a physical footprint for its Project Kuiper satellite internet network in Africa, advertising for a new technical business development manager focused on acquiring and developing ground infrastructure sites across the continent. And it’s specifically indicated it’s looking for South African talent….

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Africa: Broken Promises, Shattered Hopes – – the Plight of African Climate Migrants Seeking Work in ‘Wealthier’ SA

Africa Is Not Seeking Aid, It Seeks Partners – President Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a reimagined partnership between Africa and Japan, emphasising that the continent is looking for meaningful collaboration that drives shared prosperity rather than handouts. “Africa is not seeking aid. It is seeking partners. Partners that understand value co-creation, sustainable development and mutual industrialisation,” President Ramaphosa said. The President was delivering…

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