Sunday World News Updates

The second edition of the China-backed musical talent show “Sing for Africa” was launched Friday in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, at a ceremony attended by senior officials, diplomats, industry executives, scholars and budding artists. A flagship programme of the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges, “Sing for Africa” aims to… Read more »

Institutional investors came under sharp criticism at the annual Black Business Summit for failing to channel capital into activities that create jobs and stimulate industrial development in predominantly black communities. Speaking at the summit hosted by the Black Business Council (BBC), veteran business leader Irene Charnley said South Africa’s political… Read more »

GWM South Africa marked Women’s Month with the second edition of its Women in Motion event, bringing together customers, dealers, media, content creators and industry partners to celebrate women’s leadership and contribution to society. Held at Summer Place in Sandhurst, Johannesburg, the event was hosted under the theme “Women Who… Read more »

Chinese automotive brand Lepas has passed the 1 000-vehicle sales mark in South Africa, a significant early milestone as the Chery-backed manufacturer seeks to establish itself in one of the continent’s most competitive vehicle markets. The achievement comes as Chinese automotive brands continue to strengthen their presence in South Africa,… Read more »

Audi South Africa has expanded its Q2 compact SUV range with the introduction of a new entry-level derivative, bringing the starting price of the premium crossover down to R679 000. Available from August, the new Q2 S line is intended to strengthen Audi’s position in an increasingly competitive SUV market… Read more »

As the campaign season comes to an end, Zambia is now counting down to Thursday’s general elections. Voters will head to the polls on Thursday to elect the president, members of parliament and local government representatives. About 8.8-million voters are registered to cast their ballots. The campaign period has seen… Read more »

Kaizer Chiefs reclaimed the top spot in the Betway Premiership after their convincing 2-0 win over Sekhukhune United at the FNB Stadium on a chilly Wednesday night. Amakhosi will now head into their big clash against Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday with their tails up, as they have won both their… Read more »

A storm has erupted within the Free State Department of Sport, Arts and Culture over the proposed booking of acclaimed singer and performer Thandiswa Mazwai for this year’s Mangaung African Cultural Festival (Macufe), amid allegations that her performance fee was inflated during negotiations. Mazwai, widely regarded as one of South… Read more »

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The ANC has placed the blame for the deterioration of governance and service delivery in South Africa’s metropolitan municipalities on coalition governments that took power after the 2016 local government elections. Addressing the media at the party’s headquarters on Pixley ka Isaka Seme Street in Johannesburg, members of the ANC’s… Read more »