Big Four Face Off in Champions League
Defending champions Pyramids of Egypt have been eliminated from the CAF Champions League, paving wayREAD MORE
Chiefs and Kappa Launch African-Inspired Kits
Kaizer Chiefs marketing and commercial director Jessica Motaung says the club expects an even “better response” to Amakhosi’s new home and away kits than last…
How Commissions in South Africa Perpetuate Systemic Violence and Delay Justice
Former EFF politician Mbuyiseni Ndlozi argues that a president cannot find anyone guilty, advocating instead for proper judicial commissions of inquiry, led by a judge,…
Mozambique Mpox Cases Rise to 13 as Health Authorities Minitor Situation
Mozambican health authorities have reported a total of 13 positive Mpox cases from 37 individuals tested nationwide, raising concerns over the potential spread of the…
Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ Dies After 20 Years in Coma
Riyadh, 20 July 2025 — Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, widely known as the “Sleeping Prince” of Saudi Arabia, has died…
Siwelele FC Name their New Head Coach
Premier Soccer League (PSL) club Siwelele FC have confirmed the appointment of Lehlohonolo Seema as their new head coach. The former Orlando Pirates captain was…
World Bank President Hails Mozambique’s Potential to Become Southern Africa’s Energy Powerhouse
The President of the World Bank, Ajay Banga, has praised Mozambique’s vast energy potential, declaring it uniquely positioned to become Southern Africa’s “energy back office”…
Banyana Banyana Set Up Nigeria Semi-finals Clash
Defending champions Banyana Banyana have booked their place in the semi-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Banyana Banyana had to dig deep to…
Junior Boks Break 13-year Title Drought in Italy
The Junior Springboks became the third South African team to claim world champion status by outplaying New Zealand 23-15 in the World Rugby U20 Championship…
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The journey of the coffee bean (3): Out of Africa
For coffee-producing countries in Africa, they may not be able to influence the market individually, but once they unite, they can speak with one voice in the global market. #GlobalSouth
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The journey of the coffee bean (2): “White man’s drink”
In the late 19th century, Western colonizers seized land in Africa for planting coffee and tea. The harvested coffee was shipped out of Africa for processing and sale. At that time, local people grew up with a #ColonialMentality that coffee is a white man’s drink.
African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency
The journey of the coffee bean (1): Birthplace in Africa
Blessed with favorable climate and fertile soil, coffee beans thrive in Africa. The two major coffee bean varieties, #Arabica and #Robusta, are said to have originated from the continent.
African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency
RAF CEO Collins Letsoalo Placed on Special Leave
Road Accident Fund (RAF) CEO Collins Letsoalo has been placed on an immediate special leave.
This was revealed by Deputy Minister of Transport Mkhuleko Hlengwa today, May 27, 2025 during an update on the investigation by the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) into the RAF. He was briefing Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa).
Hlengwa said he received reports about the leaked preliminary SIU report which implicated Letsoalo in likely wrongdoing in a R79 million lease for the fund’s JohannesburgREAD MORE
Special Tribunal Sets Aside R257 Million Tender Unlawfully Awarded by Department of Defence for Software Never Used
The Special Tribunal has set aside a R257 million Microsoft tender that was unlawfully awarded to Softwareone Experts South Africa (Pty) Ltd (SoftwareOne) by the Department of Defence in 2018.
The ruling follows an investigation by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), which found that the Department procured Microsoft licences from SoftwareOne, valued at over R257 million, without following a competitive bidding process.
The procurement process was found to have violated all applicable laws, as no budgetary provision had been madeREAD MORE
ICASA Launches Investigation into ‘illegal’ Use of Elon Musk’s Starlink in South Africa
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has kicked off an investigation following allegations that Elon Musk’s Starlink is already operating in the country without being authorised.
The Authority says it has also formally engaged SpaceX, the US company that owns Starlink to seek clarity on the reported activities, and it is currently awaiting a response.
Furthermore, ICASA has instituted a formal investigation to gather relevant facts and evidence.
This follows claims that Starlink is already operating in theREAD MORE
Ramaphosa Justifies White House Trip, Says It Was Critical to Engage US Authorities to Correct Misinformation About SA
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has once again defended his government’s decision to visit the White House last week, where they met with US President Donald Trump and his top administration.
Ramaphosa says South Africa has always regarded the United States as a strong investment and trading partner.
He defended the trip in an open letter to South Africans dated 27 May 2025, which was posted to the state website for circulation.
Ramaphosa stressed that the two countries and economiesREAD MORE
CAF Announces Six WAFCON Venues
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named six venues for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) to be hosted by Morocco from 5-26 July, 2025.
The venues are: Olympic Stadium (Rabat), Larbi Zaouli Stadium (Casablanca), Père Jégo Stadium (Casablanca), El Bachir Stadium (Mohammédia), Honor Stadium (Oujda) and Berkane Stadium (Berkane).
The Olympic Stadium in Rabat – the country’s capital – is expected to host the final, but this is not yet confirmed by CAF.
The brand new OlympicREAD MORE
Reducing Water Disruptions: Testing Municipal Readiness and Public Resilience during Rand Water’s Critical Maintenance
We have entered the cooler months of May to July, a period with generally reduced water consumption due to lower temperatures. Rand Water has strategically scheduled critical maintenance on its key infrastructure during this time to minimise disruptions and better manage the potential impacts on water supply. The primary aim of the planned essential maintenance is to increase system capacity, and enhance plant availability, reliability and operational efficiency.
In essence, it is intended to strengthen the resilience and adaptability ofREAD MORE
The Oval Office Meeting between President Cyril Ramaphosa and his US Counterpart Donald Trump was more about Starlink than the Contrived Derogatory Claims of White Genocide
Afrika Day is yet to know its dawn. The poor, seldom listened to or seen to matter, are on the verge of giving up on their hopeless dreams due for burial to waiting yawning graves to swallow to final rest that found no peace in their lifetimes.
When Viola Davis said ‘when you are poor no one sees you, you are invisible’, it seemed a fleeting moment of an award acceptance speech of a film star.
Not onlyREAD MORE