South Africa power-line rollout set to spur bond market revival
By: Bloomberg 11th October 2024 A multibillion-dollar plan to expand South Africa’s electricity transmission network could throw a lifeline to the country’s corporate bond market... →
Cameroon bans any talk about 91-year-old President Biya's health
By: Reuters 11th October 2024 Cameroon has outlawed any discussion about the health of 91-year-old President Paul Biya, a letter shared by the interior ministry said, after... →
Kenya court refers deputy president's impeachment case to chief justice
By: Reuters 11th October 2024 Kenya's high court ruled on Friday that a case challenging Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment should be referred to the Chief Justice... →
NPA won’t prosecute in Phala Phala case
By: Thabi Shomolekae 11th October 2024 The Director of Public Prosecutions in Limpopo, advocate Mukhali Ivy Thenga has said that there is no reasonable prospect of a successful... →
SPS selected to provide renewable-energy solution for significant Limpopo water supply project
By: Natasha Odendaal 11th October 2024 The Lebalelo Water User Association (LWUA) has selected asset management company Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS) as the preferred bidder to... →
Dormant PGMs, chrome mine acquired by job-creating JSE AltX-listed resource investor
By: Martin Creamer 10th October 2024 Johannesburg Stock Exchange AltX-listed company Mantengu Mining has been provided with a platinum group metals (PGMs) and chrome mining industry... →
Rail masterplan to be finalised by October next year – DoT chief director
By: Irma Venter 10th October 2024 The Department of Transport (DoT) aims to have the interim National Rail Masterplan (NRMP) ready by February next year, says DoT chief director... →
Egypt denies militia’s allegations of involvement in Sudan war
By: Reuters 10th October 2024 Egypt denied accusations it carried out an airstrike on a paramilitary group battling Sudan’s army in the neighbouring country’s civil war. Rapid... →
EFF will elect new leadership in December
By: Thabi Shomolekae 10th October 2024 The Economic Freedom Fighters will hold its third National People's Assembly to elect new leadership between December 12 and 15, as party leader... →
Kganyago sees South African inflation dip creating policy space
By: Bloomberg 10th October 2024 South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said inflation could fall below 4% in coming months, creating more room for action after... →
Zambia will own some mining permits after mapping exercise
By: Bloomberg 10th October 2024 Zambia’s government intends to keep ownership of some mining licenCes that are shown to be promising by an ongoing mapping exercise and invite... →
Police committee says it is ‘unacceptable’ that Saps failed to meet most of its targets in annual report
By: Thabi Shomolekae 10th October 2024 The Portfolio Committee on Police chairperson Ian Cameron said while the South African Police Service’s achievement of an unqualified audit opinion... →
Steenhuisen vows more targeted approach to resolving food security challenge
By: Marleny Arnoldi 10th October 2024 About 20-million South Africans, or 63% of households, are food insecure, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen revealed at the unveiling of the... →