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Business · South Africa[SAnews.gov.za] The Western Cape Provincial Government has expressed its support for Transport Minister Barbara Creecy's announcement regarding the completion of Transnet's adjudication process, which selected new Train Operating Companies (TOCs) through its Rail Infrastructure Manager.See the Story
Freight sector welcomes rail reform to ease SA’s transport bottlenecks
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Home Office · United KingdomThe UK has seen a significant decline in visas issued to foreign nationals for work, study, family, and humanitarian purposes, with work-related applications experiencing the steepest fall.According to Home Office data, 834,977 entry visas were granted in the year ending June 2025, a 32% drop from 1.23 million the previous year. This marks the lowest total since September 2021, when 802,415 visas were issued.Work visas saw the largest decline, n…See the Story
UK Visa Issuances Plummet, Driven by Sharp Drop in Work Permits

Kaduna, Nigeria · KadunaBy Luka Binniyat and Lawrence Zongo At least seven Christians were killed and 12 wounded during a night attack on Nti Roku—also known locally as Angwan Rimi—in the Kamaru area of Southern Kaduna on Sunday, August 24, 2025. The hamlet, populated by members of the Irigwe ethnic group, lies near the Eastern Kaduna border with […]See the Story