South African factory activity slumps further in December, Absa PMI shows
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 8 (Reuters) – South African manufacturing sentiment fell in December to its lowest level for 2025,…
Nestle infant formula recall widens to Africa, the Americas and Asia
Item 1 of 2 A Swiss flag flutters on the headquarters of Nestle in Vevey, Switzerland, November 25,…
US reviews relationship with Tanzania over religious freedom, investment concerns
US issues security alerts after violent Tanzanian electionUN experts take note of reports of mass graves, call for…
Kenyan beer firm asks court to block Diageo’s $2.3 billion EABL sale to Asahi
Item 1 of 3 An employee inspects bottles of beer on a conveyor belt along a production line…
Exclusive: South Africa will not interfere with US refugee program for white minority, email says
Tensions arose after South Africa raided US refugee site, arresting contractorsSouth African officials seek calm, suggest better communication…
South Africa eases anti-trust rules for firms facing high power costs
Dozens of smelters have shut due to high power costsSouth Africa’s electricity costs up 900% since 2008New rules…
China’s top diplomat heads to key strategic points in Africa
BEIJING, Jan 7 (Reuters) – China’s top diplomat began his annual New Year tour of Africa on Wednesday,…
US drops Uganda deportation order against Chinese dissident, lawyer says
Guan Heng helped document China’s alleged abuses against UyghursSupporters argued Guan faced risk of persecution in UgandaState Department…
South Africa boosts coal exports to Israel after Colombia ban
South Africa September-November coal exports to Israel doubledColombia stopped shipments in August after ban over Gaza deathsSouth Africa…
IMF reaches staff level agreement on Ethiopia’s fourth review, unlocks $261 million
Dec 10 (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday it had reached a staff-level agreement with…
Zimbabwe to ban export of lithium concentrates from 2027
HARARE, June 10 (Reuters) – Zimbabwe will ban the export of lithium concentrates from 2027 as it extends…
Zimbabwe brings back maize import ban after bumper harvest
HARARE, Aug 25 (Reuters) – Zimbabwe has brought back a ban on maize imports to boost local farmers,…