Zambia drops plan to extend IMF loan programme
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 7 (Reuters) – Zambia has ditched plans to extend its International Monetary Fund loan programme before…
South Africa eases ownership rules, opening door for Starlink and other foreign operators
JOHANNESBURG, Dec 12 (Reuters) – South Africa will amend rules on local Black ownership requirements after a directive…
Africa nears record $1 trillion in state-owned assets under management
LONDON, Dec 1 (Reuters) – African state-owned institutions are now managing a record $1 trillion in assets, according…
South Africa’s Eskom sees annual profit matching last year’s after strong first half
JOHANNESBURG, Nov 28 (Reuters) – South African state power utility Eskom said on Friday that it expected this…
From hunters to guardians: Angolan villagers help to save endangered sea turtles
HOJIUA, Angola, Nov 27 (Reuters) – Once a sea turtle hunter, Joaquim Avelino Fragoso now patrols Angola’s Longa…
UAE announces $1 billion initiative to expand AI in Africa
JOHANNESBURG, Nov 22 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates said on Saturday it will invest $1 billion to…
Singapore snares record haul of smuggled rhino horns from South Africa
Item 1 of 5 The National Parks Board (NParks) displays pieces of rhinoceros horns which are part of…
S&P upgrades South Africa for first time in nearly 20 years as reforms gain traction
Nov 14 (Reuters) – South Africa on Friday secured its first credit rating upgrade in nearly 20 years…