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Humankind May Have Originated in South Africa, Study Suggests

The fossils of our early ancestors found in South Africa are a million years older than previously thought. A study of hominin remains from the Australopithecus genus found at the.

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South Africa Police Investigating Deaths of 21 Teenagers in Bar

South African authorities say the owner of a bar where at least 17 teenagers were found dead and four others died while receiving medical care is expected to face charges..

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South African biotech company to develop first African-owned Covid-19 vaccine

A year after the creation of the mRNA Vaccine Technology Transfer Hub, a South African biotech company has teamed up with a Belgium-based firm to develop an African Covid-19 vaccine..

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South Africa Mulls Lifting Covid-19 Restrictions

South Africa is considering lifting the remaining Covid-19 regulations as daily new cases remain low. A sharp decline in hospitalization and deaths has left the country wanting to lift all.

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South Africa Hails COVID-19 Vaccine Patent Waiver

South Africa on Saturday hailed a WTO agreement to allow developing countries to start producing their own COVID vaccines following a near two-year battle. “We secured an agreement. It was.

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World Bank approves $474 million loan to South Africa for COVID-19 vaccines

The World Bank has approved a loan of 454.4 million euros ($474.4 million) to help South Africa fund COVID-19 vaccine purchases, the bank and South Africa’s National Treasury said in.

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S.Africa’s Gold Fields to become fourth-biggest gold miner with Yamana deal

South Africa’s Gold Fields Ltd is set to become one of the four biggest gold miners in the world after agreeing to acquire Canada-based Yamana Gold in a $6.7 billion.

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Hundreds evacuated amid renewed flooding in South Africa’s coastal province

Hundreds of people have been evacuated to safety after heavy rains once again hammered South Africa’s coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal, flooding roads and houses and damaging properties, a government official.

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South African Central Bank eyes digital rand to cut cross-border payment costs

A digital rand in South Africa could cut the high cost of cross-border payments for banks, but a senior central bank official said its introduction is still a few years.

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Zimbabwe Unfreezes Bank Lending Days After Policy Change

The Central Bank of Zimbabwe has removed its restriction on bank lending more than a week after the government froze credit to stop speculation against the swiftly depreciating local currency..

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