Nersa extends submission deadline for market inquiry into fixed, capacity charges in the electricity sector
By: Sabrina Jardim 22nd October 2025 The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has extended the deadline for written submissions and supporting evidence as part of the... →
Trade with Africa not a game of Minecraft, says Nigerian minister
By: Reuters 22nd October 2025 Rich countries should not approach trade with Africa as a game of Minecraft in which they secure supplies of natural resources, but rather as a... →
South Africa inflation edges up but economists see more rate cuts soon 
By: Reuters 22nd October 2025 South Africa's headline inflation rate edged up in September, but the increase was smaller than expected and economists said they thought the... →
Africa has opportunity to develop greater trade-based economies, panel finds
By: Schalk Burger 22nd October 2025 African countries are seeing a measurable improvement in trade with other African countries, as well as in exports abroad, although challenges... →
South African rand flat before local inflation print
By: Reuters 22nd October 2025 The South African rand was flat in early trade on Wednesday, as investors awaited local inflation data for clues about price pressures in Africa's... →
UAE calls for ceasefire and civilian transition in Sudan
By: Reuters 22nd October 2025 Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic adviser to the UAE's president, called on Wednesday for an immediate ceasefire and civilian transition in war-ravaged... →
Ivory Coast's Simone Gbagbo, from first lady to presidential challenger
By: Reuters 22nd October 2025 Simone Gbagbo, a former first lady in Ivory Coast who was once wanted by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity, is running... →
Transnet plans R127bn infrastructure upgrades
By: Reuters 22nd October 2025 State-owned freight and logistics company Transnet plans to invest R127-billion over five years in modernizing rail lines and upgrading ports, its... →
Ramaphosa appoints Godongwana acting President amid back-to-back travels
By: Marleny Arnoldi 21st October 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana as acting President, from October 21 to 27. Ramaphosa is undertaking... →
DA probes claims stranded Naval recruits surviving on minimal food rations
By: Thabi Shomolekae 21st October 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) will be submitting urgent parliamentary questions to Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga to... →
Mistra urges strengthening of government’s center, merging underperforming SOEs
By: Thabi Shomolekae 21st October 2025 The Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (Mistra) has recommended the streamlining of mandates and the strengthening of the centre of... →
Uganda sets general election for January 15
By: Reuters 21st October 2025 Uganda's electoral commission on Tuesday gave January 15 as the date for the country's general election, at which octogenarian President Yoweri... →
Fitch expects South Africa to set 3% inflation target in November
By: Reuters 21st October 2025 Fitch Ratings expects South Africa to announce a revised 3% inflation target during November's medium-term budget policy statement, a senior... →
