By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Opais
At least 15,394 migrants left South Africa via Mozambique between April and July 2026, amid violence and anti-immigration protests. Malawian nationals accounted for 76% of those recorded, or 11,699 people, according to a report by the International Organization for Migration cited by Lusa.
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Officers from Guinea-Bissau's Public Order Police are taking part in five days of training on human rights, synthetic drugs, human trafficking, gender-based violence and professional standards. The initiative aims to strengthen their professional skills and is supported by the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the International Organization for Migration, according to police.
🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau · Source: Ang ·
Online searches related to Black Friday have risen by 30% year on year in South Africa, signalling that consumers are starting earlier to compare prices and products. The event will take place on 27 November 2026, and this early interest is prompting retailers to attract customers ahead of promotions, according to Bizcommunity, citing Google Trends data.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: Bizcommunity ·
Three Peruvian women were rescued from a lodge in Gqeberha, where they were allegedly lured under false pretences and involved in an online scam operation targeting people in Peru. The intervention by the Hawks and South African immigration services followed a report passed on by the national human trafficking hotline, according to Hawks spokesperson Ndiphiwe Mhlakuvana.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: IOL ·
South Africa’s Democratic Alliance is asking Eskom to justify adding 41.4 billion rand to existing contracts. The party is seeking explanations before any 8.83% increase in electricity tariffs, according to MaroelaMedia, which cites its position.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: Maroelamedia ·
PSG Financial Services raises half-year earnings by 4%PSG Financial Services increased its half-year recurring earnings by 4% to 754.5 million rand, while its interim dividend rose by 10% to 22 cents per share. PSG Wealth revenue jumped by 14% and group assets under management reached 594.1 billion rand, up 15%, despite declines in asset management and insurance, according to the company’s interim results.
DPP MP defends Malawian Parliament Speaker amid religious controversyMalawian MP Kalitendere Shukran Richard defended Speaker Sameer Suleman amid controversy over his religious remarks. He said Suleman’s calls to fight corruption and officials’ enrichment should transcend party divisions, Nyasa Times reports.The week in Africa
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