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Africa’s housing deficit is growing at an unsustainable rate, and conventional solutions are no longer sufficient. In th...
21/08/2025

Africa’s housing deficit is growing at an unsustainable rate, and conventional solutions are no longer sufficient. In this latest thought piece, our CEO Farai Ian Muvuti explores how materials like h**pcrete—still misunderstood and sidelined—could offer a breakthrough in climate-smart, affordable construction. Drawing on recent engagements with African High Commissions in London, the article challenges entrenched regulatory norms and calls for a fundamental rethink in how we build for the future.

With countries like Zimbabwe already recognising industrial h**p as an economic asset, this article argues that it’s time to move beyond stigma and embrace practical innovation. The future of African infrastructure will depend not just on resources, but on bold, evidence-based leadership.

Read more: https://southernafricantimes.com/africas-housing-deficit-needs-more-than-bricks-it-needs-new-thinking/

Africa is uniquely poised to lead the global shift toward renewable energy. With vast solar, wind, and critical mineral ...
21/08/2025

Africa is uniquely poised to lead the global shift toward renewable energy. With vast solar, wind, and critical mineral resources, the continent holds the potential to become a powerhouse in the clean energy transition. During the Tokyo International Conference on African Development, UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for equitable investment and finance structures that ensure Africa’s natural wealth directly benefits its people.

He also stressed that development should not be stalled by unsustainable debt, advocating for increased concessional finance and stronger multilateral support. As global interest in Africa’s energy future grows, the focus must remain on building local manufacturing capacity and fostering mutually beneficial partnerships that empower African nations.

Read more: https://southernafricantimes.com/africa-positioned-to-emerge-as-global-renewable-energy-leader-un-chief-asserts/

South Africa’s agricultural exports have surged by 26% in Q2 2025, reaching $161 million despite the imposition of a 30%...
21/08/2025

South Africa’s agricultural exports have surged by 26% in Q2 2025, reaching $161 million despite the imposition of a 30% tariff by the United States. This growth, driven by high-quality produce such as citrus, grapes, apples, and wine, highlights the sector’s resilience and underscores the importance of diversifying trade partnerships beyond traditional markets.

As diplomatic efforts continue to address the ongoing trade tensions, policymakers and industry experts are calling for long-term strategies that prioritise intra-African trade and strengthen local industries. This shift signals a broader push for economic sovereignty and structural transformation within the pan-African trade landscape.
Read more: https://southernafricantimes.com/south-africas-agricultural-exports-rise-by-26-despite-heightened-u-s-trade-barriers/

Zimbabwe is intensifying efforts to resolve its long-standing electricity shortages by seeking strategic partnerships wi...
21/08/2025

Zimbabwe is intensifying efforts to resolve its long-standing electricity shortages by seeking strategic partnerships with Japanese energy firms. With demand consistently outpacing domestic supply, Harare is pitching investment opportunities in generation, transmission, and renewable energy to companies such as Hitachi and Toshiba, leveraging Japan’s technological expertise to stabilise the grid and strengthen resilience.

This outreach underscores Zimbabwe’s broader vision of achieving clean, reliable and adequate energy access by 2030, while also positioning the country within Africa’s energy transition discourse. With abundant lithium reserves and growing regional demand for sustainable solutions, Zimbabwe is signalling its role as a strategic actor in shaping the continent’s renewable future.

Read more: https://southernafricantimes.com/zimbabwe-courts-japanese-energy-giants-to-tackle-power-deficit/

David Wej, the Lagos and London fashion house founded by designer Adedayo David Eweje, unveiled its House of Flannels co...
20/08/2025

David Wej, the Lagos and London fashion house founded by designer Adedayo David Eweje, unveiled its House of Flannels collection at Africa Fashion Week London on 10 August 2025 at Space House. Since its creation in 2011 by Queen Ronke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi, Africa Fashion Week London has become the world’s largest and longest-running showcase of African and African-inspired fashion, created to expand the visibility, awareness, and sustainability of African and Black brands through catwalks, exhibitions, and education.

Full story: https://southernafricantimes.com/david-wej-reclaiming-african-dandyism-at-africa-fashion-week-london/

Chapelfield Gardens in Norwich pulsed with music, colour, and celebration as Afri-Fest East made its debut as East Angli...
20/08/2025

Chapelfield Gardens in Norwich pulsed with music, colour, and celebration as Afri-Fest East made its debut as East Anglia’s first major African cultural festival on Saturday 16 August. Headlined by UK Afroswing collective NSG and Kenyan star BIEN of Sauti Sol fame, the event drew crowds from across the region for a day of music, food, dance, and family activities that organisers hope will become a permanent fixture on the UK’s cultural calendar.

Full story: https://southernafricantimes.com/afri-fest-east-brings-african-culture-to-the-heart-of-norwich/

In this week’s analysis, Vambe examines Donald Trump’s bold attempt to position himself as a peacemaker in the Ukraine ...
19/08/2025

In this week’s analysis, Vambe examines Donald Trump’s bold attempt to position himself as a peacemaker in the Ukraine war. After hosting President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders at the White House, Trump’s proposed concessions — from NATO membership to Crimea — have stirred sharp debate over whether his approach represents pragmatic diplomacy or risky appeasement.

With Europe divided and Ukraine holding firm against territorial compromises, Trump’s high-stakes maneuvering raises a critical question: will history remember him as the leader who ended the bloodshed, or as the president who handed Moscow a symbolic victory?

Read more: https://southernafricantimes.com/trumps-ukraine-gambit-peacemaker-or-putins-pawn/

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