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,…
South African rand steady as investors eye key US data
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 9 (Reuters) – The South African rand was steady in early trade on Friday, as traders…
Gold and uranium boost Namibia’s tax revenue after diamond prices plunge
WINDHOEK, Dec 17 (Reuters) – Namibia’s diamond revenue has been surpassed by income from other minerals for the…
Namibia central bank chief calls for diamond royalty relief extension
WINDHOEK, Oct 15 (Reuters) – Namibia’s central bank governor Johannes !Gawaxab called on Wednesday for an extension to…
Nestle recalls some baby formula in Ethiopia, regulatory body warns consumers
Jan 8 (Reuters) – Nestle has recalled a batch of baby formula after routine quality checks detected some…
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,…
South African rand dips while investors await manufacturing data
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 8 (Reuters) – The South African rand slipped in early trade on Thursday, tracking most emerging…
Namibia’s central bank governor to leave post after five years
WINDHOEK, Nov 19 (Reuters) – Namibia’s central bank said on Wednesday that its governor, Johannes !Gawaxab, would leave…
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,…
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…