AFRICA-FX-Ghana’s cedi to weaken, Nigeria’s naira seen steady next week
Jan 29 (Reuters) – Ghana’s cedi is expected to weaken further next week on firm corporate demand, while…
Climate change, La Niña fuelled southern Africa’s catastrophic floods
Climate change has intensified regional heavy rainfall events by 40%Flooding affected Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe, EswatiniWWA report links…
South African film industry protests in Cape Town over funding woes
CAPE TOWN, Jan 28 (Reuters) – South African actors protested outside parliament in Cape Town on Wednesday along…
South Africa’s auto sector is not seeking steep import duty hikes, BMW CEO says
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 28 (Reuters) – South Africa’s automotive industry is not calling for steep hikes in vehicle import…
Uganda court releases prominent rights activist on bail
KAMPALA, Jan 28 (Reuters) – A Ugandan court on Wednesday released on bail a prominent rights activist whose…
South Africa to make public plans to boost local vehicle production
South Africa reviews auto policy after losing its position as Africa’s biggest automakerTax reforms are considered to support…
ArcelorMittal South Africa in advanced talks for potential deal, shares spike
Jan 22 (Reuters) – ArcelorMittal South Africa (ACLJ.J), opens new tab said on Thursday it was in advanced…
Flood damage to South Africa’s Kruger park will take years to fix
Item 1 of 4 A sign reading ‘road closed’ after heavy rain at Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga,…
Supporters gather as firebrand South African politician Malema awaits sentence
Malema is one of South Africa’s most prominent politiciansPotential sentences range from jail time to community serviceMore than…
Uganda detains 2,000 opposition supporters, kills 30 after disputed election, army chief says
Uganda’s military chief says 30 opposition supporters killedOpposition leader Bobi Wine remains in hidingUN Secretary-General voices concern over…
Wife of detained Uganda opposition figure says husband sick, condition worrying
Item 1 of 3 Winnie Byanyima, UNAIDS Executive Director and wife to four time Ugandan presidential candidate, Kizza…
Uganda’s gold exports surged 76% last year to $5.8 billion
KAMPALA, Jan 20 (Reuters) – Uganda’s gold exports leaped 75.8% last year from the previous 12 months, helped…