Kenya expects faster growth in 2025, signs yen-denominated loan with Japan
By: Reuters 20th August 2025 Kenya's economic growth this year is expected to exceed official forecasts despite higher U.S. tariffs and other challenges, President William Ruto... →
DRDGOLD doubles final dividend on high revenue and operating profit
By: Martin Creamer 20th August 2025 Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed DRDGOLD on Wednesday declared a final 2025 cash dividend double that of last year, reflecting an increase of 26%... →
South African rand subdued before domestic inflation data
By: Reuters 20th August 2025 The South African rand eased in muted early trade on Wednesday, before the release of local inflation data which will influence the central bank's... →
Rwanda-backed rebels massacred civilians in Congo, Human Rights Watch says 
By: Reuters 20th August 2025 Rwanda-backed M23 rebels killed at least 140 people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in July, Human Rights Watch said in a report on... →
Defence industry expected to spur demand for nickel as world invests in armaments 
By: Martin Creamer 19th August 2025 The global defence industry is expected to stimulate considerable demand for nickel as the world invests in more armaments that require... →
Somalia faces diphtheria surge amid vaccine shortages and aid cuts
By: Reuters 19th August 2025 Diphtheria cases and deaths have risen sharply this year in Somalia, where the response has been curtailed by vaccine shortages and US aid cuts,... →
Ramaphosa in Japan for African Development Summit
By: Thabi Shomolekae 19th August 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Japan on Tuesday with a high level delegation to participate in the ninth Tokyo International Conference on... →
Cameroon OKs $1.6-billion in fresh borrowing to fund projects, clear arrears
By: Reuters 19th August 2025 Cameroon's finance minister has been authorised to borrow up to 930-billion CFA francs ($1.67-billion) in domestic and external loans to finance... →
Dion George hails dismantling of major rhino horn syndicate
By: Thabi Shomolekae 19th August 2025 Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister Dr Dion George has welcomed arrests of suspects linked to an international rhino horn syndicate,... →
Parly committees to meet with Ministers over Maphwanya’s comments in Iran
By: Sashnee Moodley 19th August 2025 The Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans and the Portfolio Committee on International Relations will hold a meeting with the... →
DA slams delays in Parly’s Saps corruption committee
By: Thabi Shomolekae 19th August 2025 The Democratic Alliance said it was concerned about ongoing delays in finalising the terms of reference for Parliament’s ad hoc committee into the... →
ANC to take ‘necessary steps’ against Gigaba, Mchunu for 'de-campaigning'
By: Thabi Shomolekae 19th August 2025 The African National Congress has said it will take “the necessary steps” against Member of Parliament Malusi Gigaba and suspended Police Minister... →
Rebels armed with machetes kill at least 52 in eastern Congo
By: Reuters 19th August 2025 Islamic State-backed rebels armed with machetes and hoes have killed at least 52 civilians in the Beni and Lubero areas of eastern Democratic... →
