S’African Standard Bank in talks to buy stake in OPay
South Africa’s Standard Bank Group is in talks to acquire a stake in Nigerian fintech company OPay Digital Services ahead of its…
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Abia gov approves ₦1m each for 31 South Africa returnees
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has approved N1 million each to 31 indigenes of the state who recently returned from South…
South Africa’s unemployment rate hits four-year high of 33.6%
South Africa’s unemployment rate has climbed to its highest level in four years, with the number of unemployed people rising to 8.5…
Nigerians seeking S’African visas doubled despite xenophobia, says envoy
South Africa’s Consul-General in Nigeria, Prof. Bobby Moroe, has said interest in his country remained high, with visa applications from Nigerians almost…
South Africa proposes new $30 fee for ETA applicants
South Africa is proposing a new ZAR 500 ($30) processing fee for travellers applying for its Electronic Travel Authorisation, as the country…
Ghana to evacuate 1,000 more workers from South Africa
One thousand more Ghanaian migrant workers would start returning on Sunday and Monday from South Africa, where there have been violent protests…
Court halts S’African president’s impeachment over $500k scandal
A South African court ruled on Friday in favour of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s bid to pause impeachment proceedings against him over a…
South Africa’s inflation rises to 5% in June
South Africa’s annual consumer inflation rose to 5.0 per cent in June 2026 from 4.5 per cent in May, strengthening expectations that…
NDLEA nabs South African woman over heroin smuggling attempt
A 38-year-old South African woman, Will Ann, has been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International…
South Africa reaffirms no compensation for Nigerians’ abandoned properties
Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, South Africa’s minister in the presidency, has reaffirmed the country’s position against compensating Nigerians who left properties behind after being…
South Africa invests $983.83m in Nigeria despite xenophobic attacks
South African investors channelled $983.83 million into Nigeria in the first quarter of 2026 despite recurring xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other…
Nigeria seeks compensation for citizens with abandoned businesses in S’Africa
The Nigerian government plans to engage the South African government to seek compensation for Nigerians who were forced to abandon businesses and…