South Sudan president fires army and police chiefs, central bank governor
By: Reuters 10th December 2024 South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has fired the head of the country's military, the police chief and the central bank governor, an announcement... →
ActionSA says defection by Tshwane councillor to the DA not significant 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 10th December 2024 Former ActionSA councillor in Tshwane Novina Pillay has moved to the Democratic Alliance, with the party welcoming her contributions to the party... →
ACSA apologises for latest fuel failure at OR Tambo International, but airlines want action
By: Rebecca Campbell 10th December 2024 The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has reported that the aircraft refuelling system at OR Tambo International Airport, the country’s number... →
World Bank cuts Kenya's 2024 growth estimate to 4.7% on fiscal challenges
By: Reuters 10th December 2024 The World Bank downgraded Kenya's economic growth estimate for this year to 4.7% on Tuesday, from an initial 5.0%, citing the impact of floods,... →
Ghana electoral commission declares ex-President Mahama election winner
By: Reuters 10th December 2024 Ghana's electoral commission on Monday declared ex-president and main opposition leader John Dramani Mahama winner of Saturday's presidential... →
Mauritius economy 'much worse than we imagined', new prime minister says
By: Reuters 9th December 2024 The state of Mauritius' economy is "much worse than we imagined", its new prime minister said, as an audit he launched into the Indian Ocean... →
Prosecutors ask ICC to convict Central African Republic militia leaders
By: Reuters 9th December 2024 Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court asked judges on Monday to find two men accused of leading Christian-dominated militias in attacks... →
OR Tambo International faces flight delays over refuel issues
By: Bloomberg 9th December 2024 Airlines at South Africa’s busiest airport are unable to refuel their aircraft, raising the possibility of renewed delays just two days after... →
South Africa cautious on rates to avoid regrets, Kganyago says
By: Bloomberg 9th December 2024 South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said policymakers were proceeding with care on adjusting interest rates, to avoid having any... →
Pan African’s 2024 gold activity uplifted by year-end share issue
By: Martin Creamer 9th December 2024 Midtier gold mining company Pan African Resources, which has been top of the pops as a South African gold share for the most part of this year, on... →
Presence of rogue, inept officers weakens stability of Saps – Ian Cameron
By: Thabi Shomolekae 9th December 2024 Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Police chairperson Ian Cameron says while there has been commendable progress in turning the tide against... →
John Dramani Mahama returning as Ghana president on pledge to mend economy
By: Reuters 9th December 2024 John Dramani Mahama, who is returning as Ghana's president eight years after losing power, achieved his political comeback on a promise to mend the... →
Agri trade poised to benefit from South Africa’s global positioning next year, but BRICS needs work
By: Marleny Arnoldi 9th December 2024 With the 2024/25 season expected to benefit from La Niña rains, solid exports having been reported in the year-to-date, food price inflation having... →
