African businesses plot Trump-proof path as confidence builds
By: Bloomberg 20th November 2025 African nations are starting to adjust to Donald Trump’s new world order and investors are taking notice. Since returning to the White House in... →
South African rand weakens ahead of interest rate decision
By: Reuters 20th November 2025 The South African rand slipped in early trade on Thursday, as investors looked ahead to the central bank's interest rate decision, the first... →
ANC welcomes Gigaba’s decision to step aside from party roles following corruption charges
By: Thabi Shomolekae 20th November 2025 The African National Congress (ANC) said Malusi Gigaba’s decision to step aside from his party responsibilities demonstrates “respect for... →
IFP criticises govt over Palestinian travellers
By: Thabi Shomolekae 19th November 2025 The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) said it was deeply concerned about government’s hasty decision to permit more than 150 Palestinian nationals into... →
Eskom welcomes DAA endorsement to tackle R105bn municipal arrear debt 
By: Terence Creamer 19th November 2025 Eskom has welcomed Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s formal endorsement of the Distribution Agency Agreement (DAA) intervention for addressing... →
NCOP delegates back Mabuyane’s push for military action against ‘extortionists’ in E Cape
By: Thabi Shomolekae 19th November 2025 Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has requested the deployment of the South African National Defence Force to deal with “deadly extortionists” in... →
Aid chief says UN pressing to enter Sudan's al-Fashir after reports of atrocities
By: Reuters 19th November 2025 The United Nations is pushing to gain access to al-Fashir, the famine-stricken city in Darfur where witnesses have reported mass reprisals since a... →
Thousands of Tunisian doctors strike, say health system close to collapse
By: Reuters 19th November 2025 Thousands of young doctors went on strike across Tunisia on Wednesday to demand higher pay and warn of an impending collapse of the health system,... →
Motshekga to act against Navy Chief over ‘disingenuous comments’
By: Thabi Shomolekae 19th November 2025 The Department of Defence and Military Veterans says Minister Angie Motshekga will be taking “appropriate steps” against Navy Chief Vice Admiral... →
Putin to meet Togo's president in the Kremlin
By: Reuters 19th November 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Togo's president, Faure Gnassingbe, in the Kremlin on Wednesday for talks that will focus on developing... →
South African consumer inflation quickens to 3.6% y/y in October
By: Reuters 19th November 2025 South African inflation rose slightly in October, but by less than expected, prompting analysts to predict Thursday's interest rate decision by the... →
Kenya to target a budget deficit of 4.9% of GDP in 2026/27
By: Reuters 19th November 2025 Kenya will target a budget deficit of 4.9% of GDP in the 2026/27 fiscal year of July to June, a senior finance ministry official said on Wednesday,... →
China premier makes landmark Zambia trip as West vies for investment foothold
By: Reuters 19th November 2025 Zambia will host a Chinese premier for the first time in 28 years as the sub-Saharan state emerges from a financial crisis, with Beijing eager to... →
