Private education in South Africa is set to see a growth in earnings, with Advtech projecting a rise of between 13% and 18% in its earnings per share for the six months ending June. The company, which operates universities, colleges, and schools across Africa, highlights continued expansion in its education operations as a key driver of this growth.
Meanwhile, a mining incident in South Africa has resulted in a tragic loss of life. Fourteen clandestine miners were killed and eight injured when a rockfall occurred at a disused mine. The incident underscores the dangerous conditions faced by informal miners operating in unsafe environments.
The country also experienced unusual weather patterns, with late snowfall in parts of southern Africa as winter approaches its end. This snowfall in South Africa and Lesotho contrasts with the heatwaves and wildfires affecting other regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
The combination of economic activity in education and environmental anomalies highlights the diverse challenges and developments across the region.
