Nigerian Envoy Urges Caution After Violent Anti-Immigration Protest in Eastern Cape

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider Acting Nigerian High Commission, Olajide Ogunmadeji has urged its citizens in South Africa to be cautious as an anti illegal immigration protest which took place in the Eastern Cape turned violent. The protest which took place on Monday, began as a peaceful march in the city of...

The Shadow War: Why Pakistan struck Afghanistan while the world watched Iran

By Mirna Fahmy On February 27, 2026, Pakistan officially declared "open war" on Afghanistan. This announcement came just one day before the United States and Israel began their massive strikes on Iran. This conflict between the neighboring nations did not start out of the blue. Border...

Economic policy in South Africa neglects informal traders: 5 focus areas to support the sector

The informal economy is responsible for a large share of economic output across the continent. Yet economic policy is almost always designed for the formal economy and overlooks the informal economy. We are...

South Africa’s MeerKAT telescope is mapping previously invisible spaces between galaxies – and it’s found 60 new cosmic structures

Astronomers are uncovering previously hidden structures within some of the universe’s largest objects, known as galaxy clusters. Using the powerful MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa, researchers have mapped faint, diffuse...

South Africa’s MeerKAT telescope is mapping previously invisible spaces between galaxies – and it’s found 60 new cosmic structures

Astronomers are uncovering previously hidden structures within some of the universe’s largest objects, known as galaxy clusters. Using the powerful MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa, researchers have mapped faint, diffuse radio emissions, an imprint that reveals energy processes taking place in the vast spaces between galaxies when galaxy clusters collide...

The Shadow War: Why Pakistan struck Afghanistan while the world watched Iran

By Mirna Fahmy On February 27, 2026, Pakistan officially declared "open war" on Afghanistan. This announcement came just one day before the United States and Israel began their massive strikes on Iran. This conflict between the neighboring nations did not start out of the blue. Border...

Mudolo Stakes Claim: Could He Be Zambia’s Leader for Change?

By THEMBA HLOPHE In a political landscape long plagued by factionalism and contested leadership, Willah Joseph Mudolo has emerged as a figure whose approach could signal a new chapter for...

US troops in Nigeria to help fight terrorism could end up making it worse ‑ analyst

The recent deployment of US soldiers in Nigeria to assist the west African country in its counterterrorism campaign could worsen Nigeria’s insecurity. It might be perceived as a sign of weakness; deepen...
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Authentically Taiwan with all the flavours and finesse

By Virginia Keppler-Young Referring to himself as an authentic product from Taiwan, Representative Oliver Liao, a career diplomat of the Republic of China (Taiwan), not only presented authentic Taiwanese dishes, but he is a pro at flipping an oyster omelette. And he definitely knows how to make the tastiest Bubble tea,...

Israel orders airstrikes on Iran, despite America warning against it

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider A new wave of attacks hit the city of Tehran on Friday, despite warnings from United States President Donald Trump that...

Ethiopia’s national dialogue was meant to heal the nation, but divisions are deepening

Ethiopia launched a national dialogue process in 2022 to address deep political divisions and help steer the country towards stability. In theory, such dialogues can help societies move...
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Investment opportunities set to blossom at the 6th Investment Conference 

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider   The 6th Instalment of the South African Investment Conference is currently...

Key institutions hold a beacon at the 8th Human Rights Festival

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider  The Human Rights Festival concluded this weekend which ran from 27-30...

Calls for deeper SA–China trade ties to drive industrialisation and jobs

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called for stronger economic cooperation between South Africa and...

Turkey confirms plans for new NATO headquarters, denies link to Iran war

Turkey’s Defense Ministry has confirmed plans for NATO to establish a new multinational corps...

South Africa’s power utility Eskom wants to cut electricity to municipalities that haven’t paid: households may pay the price

South Africa’s state-owned electricity provider, Eskom, announced in early March 2026 that it would cut off the...

Cuba has been in Washington’s crosshairs for decades. The Iran war is raising the stakes

On March 16, Cuba’s national electricity grid collapsed for the third time in four months, plunging...

Enduring the Iranian strikes, what might be the future of the Arabian Peninsula states?

By Mirna Fahmy It was a near certainty that Iran would show no mercy toward...

Iran war could add to Nigeria’s security troubles. What to watch out for

The war between Iran and Israel and the US may have far-reaching regional and global implications. By...

Ethiopia’s national dialogue was meant to heal the nation, but divisions are deepening

Ethiopia launched a national dialogue process in 2022 to address deep political divisions and help steer...

Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to receive contract renewal as KZN’s top cop

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider The Kwa-Zulu Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, is set to remain...

New Supreme Leader of Iran marks his first address

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider Motjaba Khamenei has issued his first address since taking the helm...

Ramaphosa gives response to Israel regarding ICJ Case

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider A shooting that killed four members of a family survived by...

Sarah-Jane Trent has revealed corruption ties all the way up to Presidential circle

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider Sarah-Jane Trent who serves as an attorney and Fraud examiner revealed...

Justice Cannot Wait: What CSW70 Means for Africa in an Age of Gender Backlash

By Professor Narnia Bohler-Muller When the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of...
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National Commissioner of Police,Fannie Masemola facing illegal tender charges 

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider  National Commissioner of Police, Fannie Masemola is set to appear in...

IEC prepares for close knit election year 

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider  As South Africa prepares for what’s set up to be a...

US troops in Nigeria to help fight terrorism could end up making it worse ‑ analyst

The recent deployment of US soldiers in Nigeria to assist the west African country in its...

AfriForum Releases Dossier on Fraud Allegations Against Mbalula

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider  On Tuesday AfriForum had announced that it would release a dossier...

Northern Cyprus president backs Turkey’s F-16 deployment amid rising regional tensions

Turkish Cypriot President Tufan Erhürman has defended Turkey’s deployment of F-16 fighter jets to...

Gunboat Diplomacy, De-Dollarisation and the Strait of Hormuz

By Charles Matseke 20 March 2026 As the Trump moment deepens into what can only be...

Strait of Hormuz “shutdown” and the revival of coal

By Clarence Tshitereke* When Iran declared the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in early...

Compliance, opportunity, and small-town mobility

How regulatory alignment and targeted investment can transform mobility in underserved areas. By Ayanda Holo South...

Human Rights Day Reflection: Advancing Dignity, Opportunity, and Justice for Former Mineworkers

By Luthando Brukwe, Mineworkers Development Agency Every year on Human Rights Day, South Africans...

Trump’s New Envoy Faces Uphill Battle in Pretoria Over Gaza Genocide Case He is Tasked to Halt

By Thobile Jiwulane Donald Trump’s new Ambassador to South Africa, L. Brent Bozell III, may...

Gulf attention is turning inward: why the Iran war could destabilise the Horn of Africa

Gulf states have become increasingly prominent in the squabbles, civil wars and inter-country tensions...

South Africa’s economy is picking up, but hasn’t reached a turning point yet – economist

In presenting the 2026 national budget to South Africa’s parliament on 25 February, finance minister Enoch...

De-risking Africa’s Mining Value Chains for investment, highlighted at Mining Indaba

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider The Continental Extractive Industries Programme (CEIP) is a pan-African initiative which...

Africa hosts an estimated US$29.5 trillion in Mine-site mineral value 

By Lesedi Sibiya-Diplomatic Insider The Compendium of Africa’s Strategic Minerals was launched at the Mining...