South Africa
South African Rand Edges Up Ahead of National Budget Focus This Week
The South African rand strengthened modestly against major currencies as investors turned their attention to the country’s upcoming national budget announcement. Market participants...
South Africa Inflation Slows as Consumer Prices Ease to 3.5 Percent in January
South Africa’s annual inflation rate slowed to 3.5 percent in January, according to official data released by Statistics South Africa, signaling a moderation...
South Africa Addresses Electricity Supply Constraints
Energy authorities in South Africa outlined a series of measures aimed at stabilizing electricity generation amid persistent supply shortages affecting households and industrial...
Top 5 African Countries with the Fastest Internet Speeds in 2026
Africa’s internet landscape is evolving rapidly, powered by mobile network expansion, fibre-optic infrastructure, and emerging tech hubs. Reliable connectivity is no longer a...
Access Bank Bidvest Bank Acquisition Collapses After Deadline Expires
Access Holdings Plc has confirmed that its banking subsidiary Access Bank Plc was unable to complete its proposed acquisition of a 100 per...
South Africa Releases First Locally Produced Vaccine for Foot and Mouth Disease
South Africa has released its first locally produced vaccine for foot and mouth disease, marking a significant milestone in national public health and...
Protest at South African School Over Overcrowding Leads to Police Action
A protest at a public school in South Africa over severe overcrowding escalated into a confrontation that prompted police intervention highlighting growing tensions...
South African City Official Warns Water Crisis Could Take Years to Resolve
A senior official in a major South African city has warned that an ongoing water crisis could take years to fully resolve highlighting...
Mauritius Tops Africa in 2026 Global Social Progress Index Amid Global Slowdown
Mauritius has been ranked Africa’s most progressive country in the 2026 Global Social Progress Index, highlighting the island nation’s strong social and environmental...
Gold Surges Past $5,000 an Ounce, Boosting Africa’s Top Producers
Gold prices surged beyond $5,000 per ounce on Monday, marking an unprecedented milestone amid rising geopolitical tensions, global monetary policy uncertainty, and renewed...
