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A major South African coal terminal shipped 10% more coal in 2025 after years of decline, signaling the country's struggling rail system is finally turning around. New locomotives and a dramatic drop in cable theft are powering the comeback.
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South Africa just got three confidence boosts in a row, as global financial institutions raise their economic outlooks following major improvements in electricity and infrastructure. The country's finance team is now pitching these wins to international investors at Davos.
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Luyanda Gumede, just 10 years old, has earned his spot at the SA Kids Golf Junior Africa Challenge after becoming one of KwaZulu-Natal's brightest young golf talents. His family is seeking sponsorship to help turn his international dreams into reality.
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ExxonMobil just signed on as the second anchor tenant for South Africa's Zululand Energy Terminal, a move that could prevent a looming gas shortage and power up 3,000 megawatts of new energy by 2030. The partnership transforms a concept into bankable infrastructure that could stabilize the nation's electricity grid.
South Africa just secured €300 million from France to help its massive freight network go green, the latest in a wave of European climate support. After the US pulled back its funding, European nations are stepping up to help South Africa meet its climate goals while growing its economy. #
Nigerian tech startups can now compete for over ₦100 million in funding, cloud credits, and mentorship without giving up any ownership. The Startup Innovation Challenge 2026 opens doors for entrepreneurs across Africa to scale solutions that solve real problems.