Not South Africa, SSMB29 to now be filmed in Tanzania

After the South Africa recce doesn’t result in finding the desired locations, sources close to production reveal that SS Rajamouli will now film ‘SSMB29’ in Tanzania. The film stars Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra in lead roles Mahesh Babu, SS Rajamouli, …

Mondi becomes first Cradle to Cradle certified company in South Africa

Mondi has become the first South African company to receive Cradle to Cradle Certified certification at the Bronze level for its uncoated fine paper portfolio, including office paper and reels, produced at its Merebank mill. The global leader in …

New Diabetes Subtype Discovered in Africa Challenges Global Assumptions

A surprising discovery reveals many African youths may have a different, non-autoimmune form of type 1 diabetes, potentially rewriting how the disease is understood and treated. Credit: Stock The study reveals that many young people in Africa, and some in …

US Africa Command beefs up military support to Angola and Namibia

The United States Africa Command (Africom) is helping Angola and Namibia to counter threats from Isis and Mexican drug cartels emanating from South Africa and elsewhere, says Africom’s deputy commander. Deputy Commander Lieutenant General John W Brennan …

Infrastructure investing — restoring dignity and transforming lives across SA and Africa

When floods ravaged KwaZulu-Natal in 2022, they not only washed away roads and bridges, they swept away hope. Entire communities found themselves cut off from the world, their children unable to reach school, their sick unable to access healthcare, their …

Helios Climate Invests in SUN Mobility for Africa Battery Swapping Network Expansion

Helios Climate, Africa's climate-focused investment platform, has announced an investment in SUN Mobility to launch battery swapping networks across Africa. The funding is part of a $135 million capital raise completed by the Indian electric vehicle …

Space42, Microsoft, and Esri Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Enhance Mapping Capabilities Across Africa

MoU will support the “Map Africa Initiative,” a program designed to create a continent-wide base map and increase access to intelligent solutions Over the next five years, the initiative will map 54 African countries and benefit over 1.4 billion people The …

Global South Media Forum opens in Caracas

Sponsored by the Venezuelan Ministry of People’s Power for Foreign Affairs, the meeting seeks to foster plural and inclusive discourse, so more than 2,000 people will participate via videoconference. “Faced with the media blockade, one of the most brutal …

These 7 South Carolina Beaches Are Giving Florida a Run for Its Money

Growing up in Florida, I find the beaches to be some of the best in the world. The Gulf coast offers turqouis blue water, white sand, and enjoyable beach fun. Florida has been dining out on its beach reputation for decades, convincing millions of tourists …

Brazil withdraws from IHRA shortly after country joins South Africa's genocide case against Israel