Eastern DRC: Army-backed militia accused of abuses
from JEAN KASSONGO in Kinshasa, DRCDRC BureauKINSHASA, (CAJ News) – A CONGOLESE army-backed coalition of militias is accused of committing widespread abuses against…
May 2025
Chagos Islands now free from Britain
PORT LOUIS – MAURITIAN Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam on Thursday welcomed the signing of a “historical” agreement concerning the sovereignty of the Chagos…
IOM launches digital identity toolkit
by MTHULISI SIBANDAJOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – THE International Organisation for Migration (IOM) is promoting the adoption of its Digital Identity Toolkit to enhance…
Concern over women’s abuse in Africa cyber space
from MARIA MACHARIA in Nairobi, KenyaKenya BureauNAIROBI, (CAJ News) – THERE is concern over weak legal protections, underreporting and the limited capacity for law…
McDonald’s SA opens its doors to local stakeholders
by AKANI CHAUKEJOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – MCDONALD’S South Africa has engaged key stakeholders, including local media, community leaders and influencers in KwaZulu-Natal…
OPINION: Fuel Levy Hike: South African Consumers Face Heavier Burden, says RFA
by GAVIN KELLYJOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – THE Road Freight Association (RFA) notes the decision by the Minister of Finance to increase the fuel levy by 4% (petrol 16 cents…
Eastgate enhances accessibility with interpreting tech
by TINTSWALO BALOYIJOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – EASTGATE Shopping Centre, Johannesburg has announced a collaboration with Convo South Africa to improve accessibility for the…
Ethiopia accelerates AI innovation strategy
from ADANE BIKILA in Addis Ababa, EthiopiaEthiopia BureauADDIS ABABA, (CAJ News) – A LANDMARK partnership has been announced to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI)…
SA, US leaders meet to mend fractured relations
by TINTSWALO BALOYI JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – EXPECTEDLY, the meeting of the presidents of the United States and South Africa was a sweltering affair. In the end, however,…
Africa’s safari tourism market forecast to surge
from DION HENRICK in Cape TownWestern Cape BureauCAPE TOWN, (CAJ News) – THE safari tourism market in Africa is projected to reach US$34,56 billion by 2033. Recent market…