Rise of EV cars, bad news for South Africa’s Platinum production

The rise of electric vehicles and demand for metals used in battery manufacturing caused a decline in demand for South Africa’s platinum, a crucial component in combustion engines. In a detailed report, EVmagazine.com, explains the steep drop in platinum output in South Africa, the world’s leading producer. “Platinum, once commanding more than US$2,000 an ounce, […]

Another Pre-emptive strike spares Morocco “bloodbath”- Security official

A seven-member terrorist cell loyal to IS has been dismantled by Moroccan security forces which acted preemptively, sparing Morocco a “blood bath”, head of Morocco’s FBI, the Central Bureau for Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) Abdelhak Khiame said. The cell members were arrested in Tamaris, near Casablanca and in the northern regions of Chefchaouen and Ouazane, on […]

Africa: Tony Elumelu Foundation Helps Additional 1,000 African Entrepreneurs to Take off

Nigerian philanthropist Tony Elumelu and his foundation (TEF) have released a new batch of 1,000 African entrepreneurs tasked to create jobs and reduce poverty across the continent, one year after it helped 1,000 others to take off. The 1,000 young entrepreneurs from across the continent, from Senegal to Ethiopia, from South Africa to Morocco were […]