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South African Consumer Confidence Nears 2025 Peaks This Holiday Season

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South African Consumer Confidence Nears 2025 Peaks This Holiday Season

Consumer confidence in South Africa has climbed to its highest level in 2025, as households and businesses prepare for the holiday season amid signs of easing economic pressure, according to a quarterly survey released Tuesday by First National Bank (FNB) and conducted by the Bureau for Economic Research (BER). The FNB / BER Consumer Confidence Index improved to –9 in the fourth quarter, up from –13 in the previous quarter, marking the strongest reading of…

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Offshore Oil Gains Momentum in Southern Africa

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Offshore Oil Gains Momentum in Southern Africa

Kimberley, South Africa – In a significant development for Southern Africa’s energy landscape, major offshore oil projects are advancing even as the continent grapples with ambitious climate and energy transition targets. Recent approvals for international oil firms to expand offshore operations highlight the persistent tension between economic growth imperatives and sustainable development objectives. South Africa’s national oil company, PetroSA, recently approved Shell as the majority partner in Block 2C, off the country’s west coast. The…

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Editorial Board Position and Publisher Statement

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Editorial Board Position and Publisher Statement

The Africa Signal news publishing enterprise enters a new chapter with a strengthened commitment to high quality journalism and continent-wide relevance. From inception in 2015, our goal has been to raise the standard of African reportage by delivering clarity, depth, and sector intelligence capable of shaping national and regional conversations. Our early years were defined by investigative rigour, policy focused storytelling, and a widening readership drawn to credible analysis. At the end of 2023 we…

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Nigeria Warned on Data Risks from New AI Platforms

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Nigeria Warned on Data Risks from New AI Platforms

Abuja, Nigeria – December 8, 2025 – The National Information Technology Development Agency has issued a public advisory cautioning Nigerians about emerging data security risks linked to the growing use of advanced artificial intelligence platforms. The agency stated that new generations of AI models now widely used for writing assistance, data processing, and decision support may expose users to vulnerabilities if not properly managed. According to the advisory, several AI applications possess expanded capabilities that…

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Army Rescues 25 Kidnap Victims, Arrests Suspects in Nationwide Operations

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Army Rescues 25 Kidnap Victims, Arrests Suspects in Nationwide Operations

Abuja, Nigeria – December 8, 2025 – In a major security breakthrough over the past 48 hours, the Nigerian Army successfully rescued 25 kidnapped persons and apprehended 10 suspects, following coordinated operations carried out across multiple regions of the country.   Nationwide Sweep According to a credible source at Army Headquarters, the operations spanned the North-East, North-West, North-Central and South-South theatres of operation. The rescued victims include persons abducted in different zones previously plagued by…

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