South Africans load up on fuel as Iran war leads to major price hike/in /by
South African motorists were on Tuesday headed to gas stations in large numbers in anticipation of record fuel hikes that will come into effect at midnight as the world continues to feel impacts of the Iran war that has affected global oil and fuel prices.
Africa: Iran War Drives Fuel Shock Across Africa As Govts Scramble to Respond/in /by
[Daba Finance] The war involving Iran is pushing fuel prices higher across Africa, forcing governments to take emergency measures as supply tightens and costs rise, according to a Bloomberg report.
Lebo M lawsuit over ‘Lion King’ chant sparks debate/in /by
A cultural expert and the general public voiced their thoughts and reactions to a lawsuit by comedian Lebo M against fellow comedian Learnmore Jonasi, whom he accused of intentionally "mistranslating" the famous Lion King opening chant he composed.
DR Congo fans celebrate historic World Cup qualification after 52 years/in /by
The achievement marks a long-awaited return, with the nation last appearing at the tournament in 1974 under the name Zaire.
Apple at 50: tech giant faces new test in the age of AI/in /by
Apple is marking its 50th anniversary at a pivotal moment, as the tech giant faces growing pressure to deliver its next major innovation.
Cubans celebrate arrival of Russian oil tanker amid US energy blockade/in /by
Cubans were relived on Tuesday to learned that a Russian tanker docked at the Cuban port of Matanzas laden with 730,000 barrels of oil, marking the first time in three months that an oil tanker reached the island.
Nigeria: CSOs, Rivers Community Urge Solution to Persistent Underwater Gas Eruption/in /by
[Premium Times] The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission had, in a statement issued on 20 March by its Chief Executive, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, said it had commenced an investigation into a gas bubbling incident in the Bille Community.
South Africa: Petrol, Diesel Prices Announced/in /by
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (DMPR) has announced that petrol and diesel prices will increase by between R3.06 and R7.51 from midnight.
South Africa: R3 Fuel Levy Relief to Cushion South Africans – Godongwana/in /by
[SAnews.gov.za] Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says government's decision to introduce a temporary R3 per litre fuel levy reduction is aimed at cushioning South Africans from what he describes as a significant economic shock driven by global oil price pressures.
South Africans react as fuel prices surge despite tax relief/in /by
Authorities announced a reduction of the general fuel levy by three rand per litre, a measure aimed at cushioning the impact of soaring global oil prices linked to the Iran war. However, the relief has done little to offset one of the steepest pump price increases on record.