14 stories tagged “South Africa”.
The global ranking, featuring 900 multinational employers, saw South Africa dominate Africa’s top spots while Nigeria and Egypt slipped to the bottom of the continent’s representation.
A new victim has been discovered in Ekurhuleni, north of Johannesburg, bringing the total number of women found dead in the area to ten, police say.
Police report 27 deaths and over 20 injuries after gunmen struck a tavern in Wedela and a shop in Lwandle, leaving eight suspects at large.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs logged the largest single cost of the 2026 Ghanaian repatriation from South Africa, with chartered air travel consuming more than half of the GH¢49.72m total bill.
The ministry seeks an independent review of government‑funded emergency evacuations, including the 2026 South Africa operation that cost GH¢49.72 million.
The streaming giant has spotlighted Lusanda Ngcobo, a rising R&B voice from Johannesburg, as part of its EQUAL Africa programme, marking a key milestone in her career.
The Trump administration has announced new visa limits targeting South African officials it claims promote race‑based discrimination, escalating tensions between Washington and Pretoria.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled a new restriction targeting South African officials linked to land seizures and racial discrimination.
Lawmakers are barred from attending South‑African‑hosted legislative events after reports of violence against Nigerians and other African migrants.
Bishop Michael Fakunle and James Nwankwo were slain in separate incidents on 4 and 5 September, sparking alarm over the safety of Nigerians in South Africa.
The Foreign Affairs Ministry has announced the final phase of its operation, bringing home nearly two thousand Ghanaians who fled xenophobic violence in Durban and other commercial centres.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says the Mahama administration has already made adequate provision for the ongoing evacuation and reintegration of affected Ghanaians, and had conveyed the decision directly to MTN's Board Chairman and CEO when they visited the ministry on August 14.
With Ghana operating just one mission in South Africa, the church's branches across the country stepped in to house evacuees for over two months, prompting a visit from Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who is now pushing for closer state-church cooperation.
The Ghanaian government has received the body of one victim killed in recent xenophobic violence in South Africa and evacuated a group of stranded citizens, while pressing South African authorities for accountability and the return of a second victim’s remains.
Prof Ernest Kofi Davis says the Ghana Education Service can move teacher promotion records online, but the final decision rests with the Controller and Accountant‑General’s Department.
The founder of Perez Chapel International warned Ghanaians that unchecked online chatter can spread falsehoods and degrade public discourse, urging fact‑checking and dignity.
Ghana’s citizens are now the first reporters on the ground, using phones and social media to spotlight injustices—sometimes even catching the President’s eye.
The Securities and Exchange Commission unveiled a two‑day summit on 2‑3 November at the Kempinski Hotel, aiming to forge a continent‑wide framework for tokenisation and responsible digital finance.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy named Ghana among 47 countries whose citizens Russia allegedly conscripts, sparking calls for a national response.
The Nigerian rapper says he would lay down his life for his partner and condemns accusations of misogyny.
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