African Development Bank says it plans $1.78 billion financing for Namibia
JOHANNESBURG, Dec 4 (Reuters) – The African Development Bank plans $1.78 billion of financing for Namibia over the…
South Africa welcomes U.S. House approval of Africa trade programme renewal
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 13 (Reuters) – South Africa’s government on Tuesday welcomed the approval by the U.S. House of…
South African rand eases on profit taking after gold-led gains
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 13 (Reuters) – The South African rand softened in early trade on Tuesday as investors took…
Zimbabwe says gold-backed currency stable but investor doubts persist
Central bank reports $701 million in reservesParallel market premium highlights currency credibility concernsIMF urges tighter money-growth limits, arrears…
Namibia to boost sulphuric acid production as critical mineral output rises
WINDHOEK, Sept 11 (Reuters) – Namibia is set to increase its sulphuric acid production in response to rising…
South African rand gains as gold scales new peak
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 12 (Reuters) – The South African rand gained in early trade on Monday, helped by gold…
Namibia has mobilised funds to redeem $750 million Eurobond, central bank says
WINDHOEK, Oct 15 (Reuters) – Namibia’s central bank governor said on Wednesday that the country has mobilised the…
Ghana bans mining in forest reserves to curb environmental damage
ACCRA, Dec 11 (Reuters) – Ghana has banned mining in forest reserves as part of sweeping environmental protections…
South Africa president urges ANC to fix poor local government ahead of poll
ANC faces declining support due to poor local government servicesLocal elections must be held before November in South…
China, Russia, Iran start ‘BRICS Plus’ naval exercises in South African waters
Item 1 of 4 A Russian vessel arrives at the Simon’s Town Naval base ahead of the BRICS…
Zimbabwe agrees $455 million power plant refurbishment deal with Jindal
HARARE, Sept 17 (Reuters) – Zimbabwe has agreed a $455 million, 15-year concession deal with the Africa-focused unit…
China’s top diplomat postpones visit to Somalia, arrives in Tanzania
MOGADISHU, Jan 9 (Reuters) – China’s top diplomat postponed what would have been a historic visit to Somalia,…