South Africa To Expand Trade & Investment Ties With Japan
This week during bilateral talks between International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola and Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi in Pretoria, South Africa aimed to expand trade and investment relations and seeks to collaborate with Japan in other sectors.
Hajj 2026: Smart Road Lighting To Reduce Driver Fatigue
In an effort to improve road safety for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, the Saudi General Authority for Roads launched the “Darbak Noor” (‘Your Path is Light’) initiative, which focuses on reducing driver fatigue and improving visibility on busy roads used by pilgrims.
Railway From Turkiye To Jeddah Planned
In a collaborative effort, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye are currently planning a railway from Turkiye to Jeddah, which will travel through Makkah, Madinah, Jordan, and Syria, then to Istanbul.
Fuel Price Relief Extended
In light of the Middle East war and rising fuel prices, the National Treasury and Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has announced an extension for fuel price relief for South Africans. The relief initiative was supposed to have ended in early May, but has now been extended to June.
Border Overhaul To Improve Security, Trade, And Travel
The Department of Home Affairs has recently announced a public-private R12.5 billion border infrastructure overhaul partnership, which is expected to improve travel and trade routes.
Jamarat Upgrades Completed For Hajj 2026
In preparation for Hajj 2026, Kidana Development Company has installed new cooling spray columns, mist fans, and over 66,000 square metres of rest areas have been built along pedestrian walkways.
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World’s Best Road Trip Crowned to Garden Route
In a recent global study by AutoTrader, South Africa’s Garden Route was crowned the best road trip in the world, emerging ahead of other famous global travel routes in the USA, Italy, Spain, France, Norway, Australia, and Canada.
Senqu Bridge Opening Strengthens Lesotho-South African Ties
This week, President Cyril Ramaphosa joined Lesotho’s King Letsie the Third and Prime Minister Samuel Matakane in Mokhotlong, Lesotho, to officiate the opening of the Senqu Bridge.
PRASA Budget Boost Approved
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has gained a budget boost of R5.7 billion, approved by the Parliament’s Appropriations Committee, for its stock fleet renewal programme. This includes the requirement of PRASA acquiring a minimum of 35 locomotives annually.
South Africa to Expand Pistachio Market
In order to meet the rising global demand in the pistachio market, South Africa seeks to foster a multibillion-rand pistachio industry. This means that within the next decade, the country will position itself as one of the top ten pistachio producers worldwide.
Cape Town: Smart Speed Signs Erected
In response to the rising challenge of speeding motorists on South African roads, ten smart speed signs (SSS) have recently been installed in Cape Town.
Port of Durban Expansion In Works
This week, it was announced that Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) sent in an application to reclaim 22.4 hectares of land along the coast of the Port of Durban for the building of a new container terminal.
Limpopo Solar Plant Success Hailed
In Limpopo province, Bolobedu, the government has hailed the successful establishment of the Bolobedu Solar Plant, which is a 148-megawatt photovoltaic facility.
Makkah Airport Plans Approved
Earlier this month, after approving feasibility and strategic factors, Saudi Arabia approved plans for an international airport in Makkah al-Mukarramah.
Tourism Driving South African Economy
In a new data study by Statistics South Africa, the tourism sector has proven a powerful driving factor behind economic growth and job creation in the country, which has recovered significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Masjid an-Nabawi: Over 9 Million Iftar Meals Distributed in Ramadan 1447/2026
In Ramadan 1447 AH, the General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques distributed 9,015,322 free Iftar meals for visitors and worshippers at Masjid an-Nabawi. The cost of meals amounted to 81 million Saudi Riyals.