Partial enforcement of equal economic opportunity laws for women hampering economies – World Bank
By: Schalk Burger 24th February 2026 Only 4% of women across the world live in economies that provide nearly full legal equality, and this is keeping economies from reaching their full... →
Nigeria central bank cuts key rate by 50 basis points
By: Reuters 24th February 2026 Nigeria's central bank cut its monetary policy rate by 50 basis points to 26.50%, its governor Olayemi Cardoso said on Tuesday. "The committee's... →
S African men lured into fighting in Russia make their way home 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 24th February 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Tuesday that 11 of the 17 South African men who were lured under false pretences into fighting in the... →
Investment in water prioritised as Gauteng battles water challenges, says Premier
By: Natasha Odendaal 24th February 2026 As water challenges continue to cripple South Africa’s most populous province, the Gauteng provincial government has reiterated its commitment to... →
African Rainbow Minerals expects 65% to 75% rise in basic half-year earnings
By: Martin Creamer 24th February 2026 The basic earnings of South Africa’s African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) for the first half of its 2026 financial year are expected to increase by... →
Presidency assures NHI delay won't affect implementation timetable
By: Thabi Shomolekae 24th February 2026 The Presidency confirmed on Tuesday that following consultations with Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially... →
Thailand tin refiner adds to offtake agreement with Namibia tin miner Uis
By: Martin Creamer 24th February 2026 The wholly owned Namibia subsidiary of London Aim-listed Andrada Mining, Uis Tin Mining, has added to its offtake agreement with integrated tin... →
New US tariffs come in at lower 10% rate
By: Reuters 24th February 2026 The US imposed an additional tariff from Tuesday of 10% on all goods not covered by exemptions, a notice issued by US Customs and Border Protection... →
African nations turn to multilateral lenders for diversification, S&P says
By: Reuters 24th February 2026 African governments will lean more on multilateral lenders and reform momentum in 2026 even as debt distress risks remain elevated across the... →
MKP files court application to halt Batohi’s pension payments
By: Thabi Shomolekae 24th February 2026 The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has filed an urgent application to the court to stop former National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Shamila... →
South Sudan president fires finance minister after just 3 months in office
By: Reuters 24th February 2026 South Sudan President Salva Kiir fired Finance Minister Bak Barnaba Chol in a reshuffle that was unveiled on state television on Monday evening.... →
South Africa traders are most bearish on rand in three years
By: Bloomberg 24th February 2026 Bearish options bets on the rand are at the highest in almost three years as traders start to question whether the South African currency’s... →
Goldman and Citi see South Africa waiting to adopt rule on debt
By: Bloomberg 24th February 2026 South Africa’s finance minister is unlikely to formally adopt a fiscal anchor in this week’s budget, opting to wait until at least October to... →
