South Africa’s new employment racial quotas law faces court challenge
The Employment Equity Amendment Act allows the labour minister to set targets for the number of non-white people and women who should be in management-level. The Democratic Alliance party says it will discourage investors.
6 May, 2025
IMF to begin 5th review of Egypt’s economic programme this week
The IMF will begin the fifth review of Egypt’s $8 billion economic reform programme, with a team scheduled to arrive in Cairo this week.
6 May, 2025
South Africa’s Eskom aims for no power cuts for next four months
State utility Eskom says it is optimistic about South Africa’s power outlook, aiming for no electricity cuts in the next four months if breakdowns stay around current levels.
6 May, 2025
Trump hints at extending TikTok sell deadline
The US President says in interview that he would like to see deal done.
5 May, 2025
Somalia–Türkiye hydrocarbon deal a boost to tapping vast resources – minister
Musk’s Starlink given green light in DR Congo after earlier ban
Innovation takes flight: TEKNOFEST TRNC 2025 lifts off in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Zambia copper production rises by 30%
Kenya to cap fiscal deficit at 4.5% in FY 2025/26
27 Apr, 2025
Zimbabwe in talks with US to lower 18% export tariff
Zimbabwe says it has entered direct talks with the United States to seek a reduction in the 18% tariff imposed on Zimbabwean exports.
26 Apr, 2025
Tanzania lifts ban on imports from South Africa, Malawi for talks
Tanzanian officials say the two countries had reached out separately seeking to resolve the trade dispute through dialogue.
25 Apr, 2025
South Africa’s finance minister refuses to resign after VAT hike reversal
The proposal to raise the VAT by 1 percentage point over two years, which was intended to boost state revenue, met resistance.
25 Apr, 2025
Tanzania bans South Africa, Malawi imports in trade row
Tanzania had demanded that both countries rescind bans on imports of agricultural goods from Tanzania by Wednesday, but they had not done so, a minister said.
21 Apr, 2025
Nigeria signs minerals deal with South Africa
Nigeria. which has over 20 mineral deposits in commercial quantities, has signed a minerals pact with South Africa in diversification push
21 Apr, 2025
Nigeria to amass fuel stockpiles to avoid perennial shortages
Nigeria, despite its oil wealth, frequently experiences fuel shortages and long queues.
21 Apr, 2025
Ghana orders foreigners to exit its gold trading market
Under a new system, the newly created gold board known as GoldBod is the only entity allowed to buy, sell, assay and export artisanal gold.
2 Jan, 2025
Kenya: Authorities Launch Investigation Following the Fall of Space Debris
Following the discovery of a metallic object, that fell in a village in the southern part of Kenya, authorities have announced that an investigation has been launched.
30 Dec, 2024
Burkina Faso initiates the implementation of technological notarizations
Burkina Faso achieves an African first by securing notarizations with technological labels.
26 Dec, 2024
Digital Defenses Collapsed: NBS Faces Major Cybersecurity Vulnerability
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in Nigeria has reported that it was affected by a cyberattack announced on Wednesday, December 18.
