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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…