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President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Madagascar for a two-day visit to reinforce France's presence in the Indian Ocean. Macron is the first French president to visit the former colony since Jacques Chirac in 2005.

Macron Visits Madagascar

(3 Minutes Read) Macron's itinerary includes a meeting with his counterpart, Andry Rajoelina, followed by agreement signings and meetings with business leaders. Some uncomfortable discussions...
Australian junior energy firm Grand Gulf Energy has seen its share price skyrocket by 100% following the announcement of a strategic agreement to enter Namibia’s burgeoning hydrocarbon sector, signalling growing international confidence in the country’s untapped energy potential.

Australia’s Grand Gulf Energy Signs Agreement with Namibia to Co-operate in Hydrocarbon Sector

(3 Minutes Read) While the licence application is still pending regulatory approval, the market’s reaction was immediate: Grand Gulf’s stock doubled on the Australian Securities...
Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd Signs MOU with Angola’s National Oil Regulator

Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd Signs MOU with Angola’s National Oil Regulator

(3 Minutes Read) ReconAfrica will hold an 80% working interest in the area, while Angola’s state oil company, Sonangol, will hold the remaining 20%. Reconnaissance Energy...
UNAM Vice Chancellor Kenneth Matengu and TechnipFMC’s Namibia Country Manager Brice Lacrampette signed the MoU, which follows a similar partnership signed last year with the Namibia University of Science and Technology

Namibia’s Sub- Sea Engineering Project

(3 Minutes Read) UNAM Vice Chancellor Kenneth Matengu and TechnipFMC’s Namibia Country Manager Brice Lacrampette signed the MoU, which follows a similar partnership signed last...
NamRA (Namibia Revenue Authority) Commissioner Sam Shivute said the agency has developed and adopted a digital transformation strategy that will modernise both its tax administration and customs operations. This, he added that will help the Southern African country to become a fully digital and paperless institution.

Namibian Revenue Authority to Become Fully Digitised and Paperless  

(3 Minutes Read) The transformation, according to Shivute, will also involve system integration with key institutions such as the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA),...
The National Employers Association of SA (Neasa) and Afrikaans business organisation Sakeliga say they will combine forces to oppose new racial hiring policies in terms of the Employment Equity Amendment Act (EEAA) as unconstitutional, unlawful, and harmful.

 SA’s Employers’ Associations to Oppose Racial Hiring

(3 Minutes Read) The act, which became law in January 2025, sets hiring quotas for 18 economic sectors, from agriculture and mining to transport and...
The decision by ArcelorMittal South Africa (Amsa) to wind down its long steel business in the face of cut-price imports from China has blown a R1.1 billion hole in its balance sheet, contributing to the R5.1 billion headline loss for the 2024 financial year. 

ArcelorMittal South Africa to Wind Down Operations

(3 Minutes Read) The R1.1 billion operating loss in its long steel business is nearly double the R600 million reported in 2023. Another blow to...
One leading candidate is Roelf Meyer, a key negotiator during South Africa’s democratic transition and a former apartheid-era Defence Minister. Meyer, who worked closely with Ramaphosa during the 1990s constitutional talks, is remembered for his role in the peaceful shift to democracy.

Ramaphosa Weighs Appointing Prominent Afrikaner as US Ambassador

(3 Minutes Read) Amid rising tensions between South Africa and the United States, President Cyril Ramaphosa is reportedly considering appointing a prominent Afrikaner as the...
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Zambia Reaffirms Aviation Hub Vision as Mansa Airport Upgrade Progresses

(3 Minutes Read) The Zambian Government has reiterated its dedication to establishing Zambia as a key regional aviation hub, with progress underway on the Mansa...
Old Mutual is broadening its footprint across several sectors—life insurance, general insurance, asset management, and lending—with lending operations already established in Namibia, Kenya, and Zimbabwe. The company is also rolling out new savings and income products across Africa, such as a retail funeral policy in countries like Malawi, Botswana, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe.

Old Mutual Namibia Secures N$7.8 bn in Investments via Mauritius-Based Fund

(3 Minutes Read) Old Mutual Namibia has successfully attracted N$7.8 billion in investments into its Mauritius-registered fund, which has become a major savings platform for...

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