South Africa News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:03:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png South Africa News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Heirs Energies Set to Present Expansion Strategies in South Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/heirs-energies-set-to-present-expansion-strategies-in-south-africa/ https://www.theinfostride.com/heirs-energies-set-to-present-expansion-strategies-in-south-africa/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:21:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=466156 Heirs Energies, one of Nigeria’s leading integrated energy companies, is preparing to showcase its growth plans at a major international gathering in South Africa, further positioning itself as a key player in the African energy landscape. The move underscores the company’s ambition to strengthen its footprint across the continent while reinforcing its vision of delivering [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/heirs-energies-set-to-present-expansion-strategies-in-south-africa/feed/ 0 South Africa Overtakes Nigeria as Africa’s Top Fuel Importer https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-overtakes-nigeria-as-africas-top-fuel-importer/ https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-overtakes-nigeria-as-africas-top-fuel-importer/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:00:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=435236 South Africa has officially overtaken Nigeria as Africa’s largest importer of refined petroleum products, marking a significant shift in the continent’s energy dynamics. This change, detailed in a new report by energy consultancy CITAC, reflects contrasting developments in both countries’ fuel supply strategies and refining capabilities. According to CITAC, South Africa imported approximately 4.2 million [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-overtakes-nigeria-as-africas-top-fuel-importer/feed/ 0 South Africa Named Rising Power in 2025 iGaming Trends https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-named-rising-power-in-2025-igaming-trends/ https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-named-rising-power-in-2025-igaming-trends/#respond Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:00:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=405797 South Africa has been recognized as a rising force in the global iGaming industry, with experts predicting significant growth in the sector throughout 2025. As online gambling gains momentum worldwide, South Africa’s regulatory advancements, increasing internet penetration, and growing player base have positioned it as a key market to watch. The country’s iGaming sector has [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-named-rising-power-in-2025-igaming-trends/feed/ 0 Truecaller Crosses 100m Monthly Active Users in Middle East and Africa, Marking 19% Year-on-Year Growth https://www.theinfostride.com/truecaller-crosses-100m-monthly-active-users-in-middle-east-and-africa-marking-19-year-on-year-growth/ https://www.theinfostride.com/truecaller-crosses-100m-monthly-active-users-in-middle-east-and-africa-marking-19-year-on-year-growth/#respond Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:12:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=464562 Truecaller, the global leader in verifying contacts and blocking unwanted communications, has announced a significant milestone in its journey – crossing 100 million monthly active users in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region as of August 2025. This achievement reflects a 19% year-on-year growth, underlining the company’s deepening impact in mobile-first markets. The milestone [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/truecaller-crosses-100m-monthly-active-users-in-middle-east-and-africa-marking-19-year-on-year-growth/feed/ 0 Nigerian Militant Leader Challenges Parole and Deportation Efforts in South African Court https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-militant-leader-challenges-parole-and-deportation-efforts-in-south-african-court/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-militant-leader-challenges-parole-and-deportation-efforts-in-south-african-court/#respond Sat, 19 Apr 2025 12:16:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=408679 Henry Okah, a Nigerian militant leader currently serving a 24-year sentence in South Africa, has launched a legal battle to stop what he describes as unlawful attempts to grant him parole and deport him to Nigeria. The court case, registered under number 2025-038124, is scheduled for hearing at the Gauteng Division of the High Court [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-militant-leader-challenges-parole-and-deportation-efforts-in-south-african-court/feed/ 0 My Relationship With Warner Music Is One I’ll Always Be Grateful For – CKay https://www.theinfostride.com/my-relationship-with-warner-music-is-one-ill-always-be-grateful-for-ckay/ https://www.theinfostride.com/my-relationship-with-warner-music-is-one-ill-always-be-grateful-for-ckay/#respond Sat, 19 Apr 2025 09:00:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=408564 Popular singer, CKay has ended his recording agreement with Warner Music, South Africa. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the decision to not renew his contract with Warner Music was mutual and strategic, and it goes to show that every journey has a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/my-relationship-with-warner-music-is-one-ill-always-be-grateful-for-ckay/feed/ 0 Nigeria Leads with the Most Universities in 2024 Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan Africa Rankings https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-leads-with-the-most-universities-in-2024-times-higher-education-sub-saharan-africa-rankings/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-leads-with-the-most-universities-in-2024-times-higher-education-sub-saharan-africa-rankings/#respond Wed, 27 Nov 2024 07:30:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=395794 Nigeria leads the 2024 Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings with 41 institutions featured, including 13 in the top 50. The American University of Nigeria is the country’s highest-ranked institution at 12th place, while Landmark University tops the ethical leadership pillar. The University of Johannesburg in South Africa claims the overall top spot in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-leads-with-the-most-universities-in-2024-times-higher-education-sub-saharan-africa-rankings/feed/ 0 I Can’t Collapse In SA When I’m Not In South Africa – Tekno https://www.theinfostride.com/i-cant-collapse-in-sa-when-im-not-in-south-africa-tekno/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-cant-collapse-in-sa-when-im-not-in-south-africa-tekno/#respond Sat, 24 Aug 2024 16:20:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=387739 Popular singer, Tekno has come out to say that he is hale and hearty. This is coming following reports that he collapsed during a performance in South Africa. According to him, he is not even in South Africa at the moment, and he hopes whoever he was mistaken for in the viral video is doing [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-cant-collapse-in-sa-when-im-not-in-south-africa-tekno/feed/ 0 Nigerians can get S’Africa visa in seven days – Envoy https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerians-can-get-safrica-visa-in-seven-days-envoy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerians-can-get-safrica-visa-in-seven-days-envoy/#respond Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:38:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=385025 The Consul-General of South Africa to Nigeria, Prof. Bobby Moroe, has said Nigerians wishing to visit the country will now get their visas within seven days against the initial six-month period of processing. The envoy made this known to journalists at the July Breakfast Meeting sponsored by South Africa Airways with the theme “Diplomatic Relations [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerians-can-get-safrica-visa-in-seven-days-envoy/feed/ 0 Ookla’s Insights on 5G Page Load Speed in Nigeria and 8 Other Countries https://www.theinfostride.com/ooklas-insights-on-5g-page-load-speed-in-nigeria-and-8-other-countries/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ooklas-insights-on-5g-page-load-speed-in-nigeria-and-8-other-countries/#respond Sun, 30 Jun 2024 19:41:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=382147 Ookla has delved into Speedtest quality of experience data to evaluate whether 5G fulfils its promise and potential. In the assessment, Okla analysed the page load speeds (measured in milliseconds) of three popular services across nine major countries during the first quarter of 2024. The three popular services in consideration are Facebook, Google and YouTube from [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ooklas-insights-on-5g-page-load-speed-in-nigeria-and-8-other-countries/feed/ 0 South Africa eyes partnership with Nigeria after hitting N1 trillion trade in Q1, 2024 https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-eyes-partnership-with-nigeria-after-hitting-n1-trillion-trade-in-q1-2024/ https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-eyes-partnership-with-nigeria-after-hitting-n1-trillion-trade-in-q1-2024/#respond Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:04:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=381008 President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa says he will sustain a strategic partnership with Nigeria.  This is after his country emerged as Nigeria’s top trading partner in Africa in Q1, 2024, hitting over N1 trillion, according to data from the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS).  The South African side assured of strategic [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-eyes-partnership-with-nigeria-after-hitting-n1-trillion-trade-in-q1-2024/feed/ 0 A Draw Was A Fair Result For South Africa In Uyo – Hugo Broos https://www.theinfostride.com/a-draw-was-a-fair-result-for-south-africa-in-uyo-hugo-broos/ https://www.theinfostride.com/a-draw-was-a-fair-result-for-south-africa-in-uyo-hugo-broos/#respond Sat, 08 Jun 2024 22:10:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=380101 South Africa manager, Hugo Broos has come out to say that a draw was a good result vs Super Eagles. He recently reflected on the performance of his team in Uyo, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he believes it was a fair result in the end because both nations had their chances [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/a-draw-was-a-fair-result-for-south-africa-in-uyo-hugo-broos/feed/ 0 Losing Vs Super Eagles Won’t Be A Disaster For South Africa – Hugo Broos https://www.theinfostride.com/losing-vs-super-eagles-wont-be-a-disaster-for-south-africa-hugo-broos/ https://www.theinfostride.com/losing-vs-super-eagles-wont-be-a-disaster-for-south-africa-hugo-broos/#respond Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:20:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379893 South Africa coach, Hugo Broos has come out to say that he does not want his players to be under pressure vs Super Eagles. He recently played down the importance of winning the World Cup qualifier match, and fans have been reacting. According to him, even if he wants to have a good result against [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/losing-vs-super-eagles-wont-be-a-disaster-for-south-africa-hugo-broos/feed/ 0 South Africa Hosts Energy Summit: Leaders Aim to Secure Africa’s Future https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-hosts-energy-summit-leaders-aim-to-secure-africas-future/ https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-hosts-energy-summit-leaders-aim-to-secure-africas-future/#respond Tue, 28 May 2024 00:05:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379181 African leaders and key stakeholders in the energy sector are gearing up to gather in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa, for a crucial summit aimed at addressing energy security challenges and bolstering investment opportunities. Scheduled from July 15-19, the 2024 edition of the Africa Energy Sector Inward Buying and Investment Mission will assemble 40 [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-hosts-energy-summit-leaders-aim-to-secure-africas-future/feed/ 0 Microsoft SA to Inject $70 Million into South African SMEs for AI Readiness https://www.theinfostride.com/microsoft-sa-to-inject-70-million-into-south-african-smes-for-ai-readiness/ https://www.theinfostride.com/microsoft-sa-to-inject-70-million-into-south-african-smes-for-ai-readiness/#respond Sun, 26 May 2024 00:29:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378955 Microsoft SA and South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) have entered into an agreement to inject over 1.3 billion rands ($70 million) into small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country. This investment aims to boost both the tech and non-tech sectors and prepare them for the advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI). [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/microsoft-sa-to-inject-70-million-into-south-african-smes-for-ai-readiness/feed/ 0 South Africa’s Electoral Court Clears Jacob Zuma to Contest Election https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africas-electoral-court-clears-jacob-zuma-to-contest-election/ https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africas-electoral-court-clears-jacob-zuma-to-contest-election/#respond Tue, 09 Apr 2024 18:00:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=375307 Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been given the green light to contest the upcoming election by the country’s electoral court. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, overturned the decision of the South African Independent Electoral Commission (SAIEC) last month, which had barred Zuma from running due to his criminal record. Zuma was sentenced to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africas-electoral-court-clears-jacob-zuma-to-contest-election/feed/ 0 AFCON 2023 Was A Fantastic Experience For South Africa – Hugo Broos https://www.theinfostride.com/afcon-2023-was-a-fantastic-experience-for-south-africa-hugo-broos/ https://www.theinfostride.com/afcon-2023-was-a-fantastic-experience-for-south-africa-hugo-broos/#respond Tue, 13 Feb 2024 20:06:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=370298 Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos has come out to say that he did not anticipate his team to finish inside the top three positions in the Afcon. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, it was definitely a difficult group to come out from [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/afcon-2023-was-a-fantastic-experience-for-south-africa-hugo-broos/feed/ 0 I’m Proud Of The South African National Team – Hugo Broos https://www.theinfostride.com/im-proud-of-the-south-african-national-team-hugo-broos/ https://www.theinfostride.com/im-proud-of-the-south-african-national-team-hugo-broos/#respond Mon, 12 Feb 2024 14:20:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=370149 South Africa coach, Hugo Broos has come out to say that he is proud of Bafana Bafana winning bronze at AFCON 2023. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he was already proud of the boys after the game vs Super Eagles, and he [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/im-proud-of-the-south-african-national-team-hugo-broos/feed/ 0 Crashing Out Against Nigeria Was Difficult – Hugo Broos https://www.theinfostride.com/crashing-out-against-nigeria-was-difficult-hugo-broos/ https://www.theinfostride.com/crashing-out-against-nigeria-was-difficult-hugo-broos/#respond Sat, 10 Feb 2024 23:08:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=370067 South Africa coach, Hugo Broos has come out to say that it was a huge disappointment to crash out against Nigeria. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the third-place match vs DR Congo will be a special one, and he hopes his team [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/crashing-out-against-nigeria-was-difficult-hugo-broos/feed/ 0 No AFCON Team Was Comfortable Vs South Africa – Pitso Mosimane https://www.theinfostride.com/no-afcon-team-was-comfortable-vs-south-africa-pitso-mosimane/ https://www.theinfostride.com/no-afcon-team-was-comfortable-vs-south-africa-pitso-mosimane/#respond Fri, 09 Feb 2024 18:22:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=369995 Popular South African coach, Pitso Mosimane has come out to commend the team’s performance at the AFCON 2023 tournament. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he was very pleased with the fight South Africa gave vs Nigeria, and he’ll take solace in the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/no-afcon-team-was-comfortable-vs-south-africa-pitso-mosimane/feed/ 0 Nigerians Cannot Imagine Super Eagles Losing To South Africa – Linda Buthelezi https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerians-cannot-imagine-super-eagles-losing-to-south-africa-linda-buthelezi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerians-cannot-imagine-super-eagles-losing-to-south-africa-linda-buthelezi/#respond Wed, 07 Feb 2024 12:40:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=369790 Former South Africa player, Linda Buthelezi has come out to say that Nigeria cannot imagine themselves losing to Bafana Bafana. She, however, revealed that the nation should prepare for a shocker on Wednesday, and fans have been reacting. According to her, Nigerians have always felt they are better than South Africans in football, so it [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerians-cannot-imagine-super-eagles-losing-to-south-africa-linda-buthelezi/feed/ 0 Super Eagles Will Beat Us – South Africa’s Junior Khanye https://www.theinfostride.com/super-eagles-will-beat-us-south-africas-junior-khanye/ https://www.theinfostride.com/super-eagles-will-beat-us-south-africas-junior-khanye/#respond Mon, 05 Feb 2024 19:45:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=369689 Former South Africa under-23 star, Junior Khanye has come out to say that he believes that Bafana Bafana’s 2023 AFCON campaign is over as they prepare to face Nigeria. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the reality is that the South African team [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/super-eagles-will-beat-us-south-africas-junior-khanye/feed/ 0 Stop Judging Super Eagles On Past Friendly Results – Jose Peseiro https://www.theinfostride.com/stop-judging-super-eagles-on-past-friendly-results-jose-peseiro/ https://www.theinfostride.com/stop-judging-super-eagles-on-past-friendly-results-jose-peseiro/#respond Sun, 04 Feb 2024 22:33:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=369613 Super Eagles manager, Jose Peseiro has come out to say that past friendlies between Nigeria and South Africa won’t count in the AFCON semis. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, it is true that the result of the friendlies have not been good [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/stop-judging-super-eagles-on-past-friendly-results-jose-peseiro/feed/ 0 South Africa Mourns Namibia’s President Hage Geingob’s Passing https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-mourns-namibias-president-hage-geingobs-passing/ https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-mourns-namibias-president-hage-geingobs-passing/#respond Sun, 04 Feb 2024 12:00:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=369602 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Namibia’s President, Hage Geingob. Geingob passed away in the early hours of Sunday after battling cancer. The 82-year-old’s death was announced in a statement by Namibia’s acting president, Nangolo Mbumba. In response to this tragic news, President Ramaphosa expressed his condolences in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-mourns-namibias-president-hage-geingobs-passing/feed/ 0 South Africa produces another International Winner for Royal Academy of Engineering’s 10th Anniversary Medal https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-produces-another-international-winner-for-royal-academy-of-engineerings-10th-anniversary-medal/ https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-produces-another-international-winner-for-royal-academy-of-engineerings-10th-anniversary-medal/#respond Sat, 03 Feb 2024 18:27:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=369540 South African engineer Neo Hutiri has been selected as best of the best after ten years of the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. Hutiri won the Africa Prize in 2019 and last night was awarded the Royal Academy of Engineering’s 10th anniversary medal, beating nine previous Africa Prize alumni from Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Ghana and Cameroon. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-produces-another-international-winner-for-royal-academy-of-engineerings-10th-anniversary-medal/feed/ 0 BRICS+: An Impressive Enlargement https://www.theinfostride.com/brics-an-impressive-enlargement/ https://www.theinfostride.com/brics-an-impressive-enlargement/#respond Sat, 03 Feb 2024 13:59:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=369492 At the dawn of 2024, from January 1, five more countries became full members of the BRICS, a transnational association, which until then consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, and thus became BRICS+ (BRICS Plus), totalling ten countries. Egypt which is located in northeast Africa and partly on the Sinai Peninsula, which [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/brics-an-impressive-enlargement/feed/ 0 ICJ Grants Emergency Measures Against Israel in Genocide Case Brought by South Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/icj-grants-emergency-measures-against-israel-in-genocide-case-brought-by-south-africa/ https://www.theinfostride.com/icj-grants-emergency-measures-against-israel-in-genocide-case-brought-by-south-africa/#respond Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:00:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=368689 The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has taken a significant step by granting emergency measures against Israel in a genocide case initiated by South Africa. However, the court stopped short of ordering Israel to suspend its military campaign in Gaza. In its ruling, the ICJ mandated Israel to “ensure with immediate effect that its military [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/icj-grants-emergency-measures-against-israel-in-genocide-case-brought-by-south-africa/feed/ 0 The South African Nattional Team Should Better At AFCON Tournaments – Eto’o https://www.theinfostride.com/the-south-african-nattional-team-should-better-at-afcon-tournaments-etoo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/the-south-african-nattional-team-should-better-at-afcon-tournaments-etoo/#respond Mon, 15 Jan 2024 06:00:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=367296 Cameroon legend, Samuel Eto’o has come out to bash South African Football Association president, Danny Jordaan for failing to accelerate Bafana Bafana’s progress in Africa. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he is very baffled as to why Bafana Bafana have constantly underperformed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/the-south-african-nattional-team-should-better-at-afcon-tournaments-etoo/feed/ 0 Heineken sees dwindling demand in Nigeria and South Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/heineken-sees-dwindling-demand-in-nigeria-and-south-africa/ https://www.theinfostride.com/heineken-sees-dwindling-demand-in-nigeria-and-south-africa/#respond Fri, 27 Oct 2023 07:39:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=358424 Heineken, the global beer maker, has reported a decline in its beer volumes in Nigeria and South Africa in its third-quarter report, alongside its projections for the year 2024. The company disclosed that it managed to increase its revenue in the third quarter, thanks to higher prices, even though demand slowed down in several markets [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/heineken-sees-dwindling-demand-in-nigeria-and-south-africa/feed/ 0 JAPA: Nigeria and South Africa Lead African Nations in Pursuit of Second Citizenship https://www.theinfostride.com/japa-nigeria-and-south-africa-lead-african-nations-in-pursuit-of-second-citizenship/ https://www.theinfostride.com/japa-nigeria-and-south-africa-lead-african-nations-in-pursuit-of-second-citizenship/#respond Sat, 21 Oct 2023 21:34:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=357877 A recent report has brought to light the fact that Nigeria and South Africa are leading the pack when it comes to African countries actively seeking residence and citizenship in foreign nations, particularly in regions like the United States and the United Kingdom. These countries have witnessed a substantial surge in interest for foreign passports, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/japa-nigeria-and-south-africa-lead-african-nations-in-pursuit-of-second-citizenship/feed/ 0 Africa’s Sustainable Growth Lies on Shoulders of Renewable Energy Sector https://www.theinfostride.com/africas-sustainable-growth-lies-on-shoulders-of-renewable-energy-sector/ https://www.theinfostride.com/africas-sustainable-growth-lies-on-shoulders-of-renewable-energy-sector/#respond Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:23:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=357452 Technology is redundant if there is no power to drive it. While Africa’s economic potential is undeniable, the critical barriers to overcome remain political and infrastructural, rather than technical. This year’s Africa Tech Festival from 13 to 16 November in Cape Town will unpack these challenges and discuss the pivotal role of sustainability & renewable [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/africas-sustainable-growth-lies-on-shoulders-of-renewable-energy-sector/feed/ 0 Nigeria is responsible for the 6th most oil spills in the world https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-is-responsible-for-the-6th-most-oil-spills-in-the-world/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-is-responsible-for-the-6th-most-oil-spills-in-the-world/#respond Tue, 17 Oct 2023 20:25:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=357312 In 2022, around 15,000 tonnes of oil infiltrated the world’s waters through leaked tankers, and with this in mind, new research has revealed that Nigeria is responsible for 7 major oil spills over the past century – the 6th most worldwide. As part of their Oil Spills Index – the experts at Utility Bidder have [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-is-responsible-for-the-6th-most-oil-spills-in-the-world/feed/ 0 South Africa Set to Overtake Nigeria as Africa’s Largest Economy https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-set-to-overtake-nigeria-as-africas-largest-economy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-set-to-overtake-nigeria-as-africas-largest-economy/#respond Tue, 17 Oct 2023 20:22:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=357321 In a recent report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), it has been projected that South Africa will briefly surpass Nigeria as Africa’s largest economy in 2024, a noteworthy shift in the economic dynamics of the continent. This forecast, outlined in the IMF’s World Economic Outlook, anticipates that South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) will [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-set-to-overtake-nigeria-as-africas-largest-economy/feed/ 0 South African Tycoon Christo Wiese Offloads $49.5M in Shoprite Shares https://www.theinfostride.com/south-african-tycoon-christo-wiese-offloads-49-5m-in-shoprite-shares/ https://www.theinfostride.com/south-african-tycoon-christo-wiese-offloads-49-5m-in-shoprite-shares/#respond Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:43:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=357288 Christoffel Wiese, a prominent South African billionaire with an 11.58% stake in the retail giant Shoprite, which was previously valued at over $900 million as of September 10th, has recently made a strategic decision to reduce his ownership in the company. This significant development was disclosed in an announcement posted on InfoStride News. Wiese’s stake [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/south-african-tycoon-christo-wiese-offloads-49-5m-in-shoprite-shares/feed/ 0 South Africa’s foreign investments into Nigeria have plummeted by 80% says south African enterprises https://www.theinfostride.com/over-the-course-of-four-years-south-africas-foreign-investments-into-nigeria-have-plummeted-by-80/ https://www.theinfostride.com/over-the-course-of-four-years-south-africas-foreign-investments-into-nigeria-have-plummeted-by-80/#respond Tue, 10 Oct 2023 21:28:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=356629 Over the past four years, foreign investment inflow from South Africa into Nigeria has experienced a significant decline, plummeting by more than 80%. In the years following the return to democracy, South Africa, Africa’s most advanced economy, has considered Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, as a strategic investment destination. Nigeria’s status as the continent’s largest market [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/over-the-course-of-four-years-south-africas-foreign-investments-into-nigeria-have-plummeted-by-80/feed/ 0 Putin to skip next month’s summit in South Africa due to ICC arrest warrant https://www.theinfostride.com/putin-to-skip-next-months-summit-in-south-africa-due-to-icc-arrest-warrant/ https://www.theinfostride.com/putin-to-skip-next-months-summit-in-south-africa-due-to-icc-arrest-warrant/#respond Wed, 19 Jul 2023 18:14:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=351156 The office of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that Vladimir Putin would not be attending the BRICS economic summit in Johannesburg next month. As a result of this ruling, South Africa will not have to decide whether or not to comply with an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court for [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/putin-to-skip-next-months-summit-in-south-africa-due-to-icc-arrest-warrant/feed/ 0 I Recently Experienced Power Outage At A South African Movie Theatre – Lilian Afegbai https://www.theinfostride.com/i-recently-experienced-power-outage-at-a-south-african-movie-theatre-lilian-afegbai/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-recently-experienced-power-outage-at-a-south-african-movie-theatre-lilian-afegbai/#respond Thu, 27 Apr 2023 15:06:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=346029 Nollywood actress, Lilian Afebgbai has come out to recount the unpleasant electricity-related experience she had in South Africa. She recently revealed that it was very shocking to learn that South Africa occasionally experiences power outages like Nigeria, and fans have been reacting. According to her, she actually went to a theater to see a movie [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-recently-experienced-power-outage-at-a-south-african-movie-theatre-lilian-afegbai/feed/ 0 BRICS: The Opponent Awe Of The West by Isidoros Karderinis https://www.theinfostride.com/brics-the-opponent-awe-of-the-west-by-isidoros-karderinis/ https://www.theinfostride.com/brics-the-opponent-awe-of-the-west-by-isidoros-karderinis/#respond Tue, 07 Mar 2023 09:13:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=342905 Brazil, Russia, India and China originally formed the bloc in 2009 after a series of meetings and understandings. The first BRIC Summit was held in Yekaterinburg, Russia on June 16 of the same year, where the heads of states in question agreed to strengthen dialogue and cooperation between them. The following year, in Brasilia, Brazil [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/brics-the-opponent-awe-of-the-west-by-isidoros-karderinis/feed/ 0 US Prez Biden Calls South Africa A Vital Voice Despite Russia Stance https://www.theinfostride.com/us-prez-biden-calls-south-africa-a-vital-voice-despite-russia-stance/ https://www.theinfostride.com/us-prez-biden-calls-south-africa-a-vital-voice-despite-russia-stance/#respond Sat, 17 Sep 2022 07:12:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=332572   President Joe Biden praised South Africa as a vital voice on the global stage as he hosted President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday at the White House for talks that were expected to touch on the two nations’ differences on Russia’s war in Ukraine and more. In a brief appearance before the media at the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/us-prez-biden-calls-south-africa-a-vital-voice-despite-russia-stance/feed/ 0 South Africa’s inflation rate hits 7.8%, highest in 13 years  https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africas-inflation-rate-hits-7-8-highest-in-13-years/ https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africas-inflation-rate-hits-7-8-highest-in-13-years/#respond Fri, 26 Aug 2022 09:59:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=331284 South Africa’s annual consumer inflation reached its highest level in 13 years, increasing to 7.8% in July from 7.4% in June, which is the third consecutive month as underlying price pressure increased. This is according to a statement posted on Statistics South Africa’s website today. South Africa is currently experiencing the fastest inflation under Lesetja [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africas-inflation-rate-hits-7-8-highest-in-13-years/feed/ 0 Africa Tech Festival, Home of AfricaCom – Back in Cape Town for 2022 https://www.theinfostride.com/africa-tech-festival-home-of-africacom-back-in-cape-town-for-2022/ https://www.theinfostride.com/africa-tech-festival-home-of-africacom-back-in-cape-town-for-2022/#respond Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:53:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=326641 The world’s most influential Africa-focused telecoms and tech event celebrates 25 years of connecting Africa’s technology and enterprise ecosystems to build a more efficient, inclusive digital continent. London 16 June 2022 – The world’s largest Africa-focused technology and telecommunications event turns 25 this year and is set to return to Cape Town, South Africa in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/africa-tech-festival-home-of-africacom-back-in-cape-town-for-2022/feed/ 0 South Africa Didn’t Have Players To Face Brazil – Hugo Broos https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-didnt-have-players-to-face-brazil-hugo-broos/ https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-didnt-have-players-to-face-brazil-hugo-broos/#respond Thu, 02 Jun 2022 18:51:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=326004 Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos has come out to explain why the nation snubbed offers for a friendly from Brazil, Algeria and Iraq. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Brazil were very interested in playing against Bafana at the end of May, but [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-didnt-have-players-to-face-brazil-hugo-broos/feed/ 0 MTN retains its position as the most valuable brand in Africa – Brand Finance https://www.theinfostride.com/mtn-retains-its-position-as-the-most-valuable-brand-in-africa-brand-finance/ https://www.theinfostride.com/mtn-retains-its-position-as-the-most-valuable-brand-in-africa-brand-finance/#respond Fri, 27 May 2022 08:34:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=325592 MTN has retained the number one place on the ranking of the most valuable African brands in the world, according to the new Brand Finance Africa 150 2022 report by leading brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance. MTN brand value up 49% to US$4.0 billion. Apart from telecommunications, the leading brand has diversified its services into fintech [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/mtn-retains-its-position-as-the-most-valuable-brand-in-africa-brand-finance/feed/ 0 Massive Fire Erupts At South Africa’s Parliament Building In Cape Town https://www.theinfostride.com/massive-fire-erupts-at-south-africas-parliament-building-in-cape-town/ https://www.theinfostride.com/massive-fire-erupts-at-south-africas-parliament-building-in-cape-town/#respond Sun, 02 Jan 2022 18:07:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=315872 Firefighters battled a blaze at South Africa’s national Parliament complex on Sunday that sent a dark plume of smoke and flames into the air above the center of Cape Town. The fire started on the third floor of a building that houses offices and spread to the National Assembly building, where South Africa‘s Parliament sits, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/massive-fire-erupts-at-south-africas-parliament-building-in-cape-town/feed/ 0 South Africa set to get $8.5 billion from U.S., EU and UK to speed up shift from coal https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-set-to-get-8-5-billion-from-u-s-eu-and-uk-to-speed-up-shift-from-coal/ https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-set-to-get-8-5-billion-from-u-s-eu-and-uk-to-speed-up-shift-from-coal/#respond Tue, 02 Nov 2021 21:08:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=311884 The United States joined Britain, France, Germany and the European Union on Tuesday in a multi-billion dollar partnership to help South Africa finance a quicker transition from coal, that will provide a model for other countries. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told the United Nations COP26 meeting in Glasgow that the initiative was valued at [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-set-to-get-8-5-billion-from-u-s-eu-and-uk-to-speed-up-shift-from-coal/feed/ 0 Ciao Wemmy releases a brand new hit single titled Go Low https://www.theinfostride.com/ciao-wemmy-releases-a-brand-new-hit-single-titled-go-low/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ciao-wemmy-releases-a-brand-new-hit-single-titled-go-low/#respond Thu, 21 Oct 2021 20:52:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=310909 Nigerian Singer/songwriter, Ciao Wemmy has released a brand new hit single titled “Go Low”. Following the release of his album “Lagos to Jozi”, CW Nation front line art. Releases a new single Go Low, And it features South African producer “Agent Riley”. The new single is released under Ciao Wemmy’s record label ‘CW Nation’ and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ciao-wemmy-releases-a-brand-new-hit-single-titled-go-low/feed/ 0 I Don’t Agree With Women Kneeling To Serve Their Husbands – Ugezu Ugezu https://www.theinfostride.com/i-dont-agree-with-women-kneeling-to-serve-their-husbands-ugezu-ugezu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-dont-agree-with-women-kneeling-to-serve-their-husbands-ugezu-ugezu/#respond Wed, 15 Sep 2021 23:27:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=308117 Nollywood actor, Ugezu Ugezu has come out to object to a woman kneeling to serve her husband. This is coming after a young South African woman said she will kneel to serve her husband like a king, which led to several reactions. Also reacting, Ugezu wrote that what should be promoted is mutual respect between [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-dont-agree-with-women-kneeling-to-serve-their-husbands-ugezu-ugezu/feed/ 0 Women in IT starts with advice to ‘Own Your Space’ https://www.theinfostride.com/women-in-it-starts-with-advice-to-own-your-space/ https://www.theinfostride.com/women-in-it-starts-with-advice-to-own-your-space/#respond Tue, 31 Aug 2021 21:36:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=305536 The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) Women in IT (WIIT) chapter celebrated its relaunch and the launch of its new website with a special Women’s Day webinar on personal and professional coping strategies. The special Women’s Month event allowed participants to compare notes on how women IT professionals are juggling the work [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/women-in-it-starts-with-advice-to-own-your-space/feed/ 0 South Africa growth risks skewed to downside – economists https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-growth-risks-skewed-to-downside-economists/ https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-growth-risks-skewed-to-downside-economists/#respond Sun, 22 Aug 2021 21:06:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=304562 The risks to South Africa’s economic growth outlook are skewed more to the downside, according to economists polled by Reuters who cited disruptions from new coronavirus variants and extended softer commodity prices as potential challenges. Forecasts collected in the past week suggested economic growth would slow next year to a median 2.4% from 4.3% this [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/south-africa-growth-risks-skewed-to-downside-economists/feed/ 0 Jacob Zuma Admitted In Hospital Ahead Of Corruption Trial https://www.theinfostride.com/jacob-zuma-admitted-in-hospital-ahead-of-corruption-trial/ https://www.theinfostride.com/jacob-zuma-admitted-in-hospital-ahead-of-corruption-trial/#respond Fri, 06 Aug 2021 17:32:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=303113 Ex-South Africa President, Jacob Zuma is currently hospitalized ahead of his court case. Zuma is currently under medical observation before he is due in court for a separate graft trial. According to the Department of Correctional Services, the ex-president has been admitted to an outside hospital for a check on his health ahead of his [...]

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