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SA Has Largest Luxury Market in Africa

SA Has Largest Luxury Market in Africa

(3 Minutes Read) Despite Sub-Saharan Africa’s GDP per capita dropping to US$1,540 and inflation soaring to 15.28%, SA’s luxury market continues to grow, driven by...
SA’s Healthcare Player Netcare Pitches for Government Support to Upgrade Health Delivery

SA’s Healthcare Player Netcare Pitches for Government Support to Upgrade Health Delivery

(3 Minutes Read) Despite its many desirable benefits, the high cost of private-sector medical and dental services remains a significant barrier for many South Africans. While...
Zimbabwe Strategizes to Clear Debts to Access Development Funds from IMF

Zimbabwe Strategizes to Clear Debts to Access Development Funds from IMF

(3 Minutes Read) Mnangagwa revealed that Zimbabwe is negotiating a Staff Monitored Program (SMP) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).  This would pave the way...
Malawi Struggles with Severe Fuel Shortages, Protests Erupt Nationwide

Malawi Struggles with Severe Fuel Shortages, Protests Erupt Nationwide

(3 Minutes Read)  Police in Lilongwe, capital of Malawi on Monday used tear gas shells to disperse protesters demanding the resignation of the energy minister...
Panduleni Itula, a former dentist who won 29% of votes in 2019 after splitting from SWAPO and now leads a new political party,

Namibia Faces Pivotal Election as Ruling Party Struggles to Retain Power

(3 Minutes Read) Namibians will vote on Wednesday in what is expected to be the most competitive election yet for the ruling SWAPO party, which...
Angola Cables Strengthens Regional Connectivity with Expansion to Zambia, Malawi, and Zimbabwe

Angola Cables Strengthens Regional Connectivity with Expansion to Zambia, Malawi, and Zimbabwe

(3 Minutes Read) Angola Cables, a global connectivity leader, is advancing Africa’s digital transformation by expanding its services to Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The initiative...
IMF Pledges Support for Angola’s Anti-Money Laundering Reforms

IMF Pledges Support for Angola’s Anti-Money Laundering Reforms

(3 Minutes Read) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed its commitment to supporting Angola in implementing the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) plan to...
SA’s financial hub in the precinct around the Sandton Convention Centre.

South Africa Inc.  Pitches for Joburg as Venue for Next G20 Meet Over Cape...

(3 Minutes Read) Cape Town’s tourism industry is booming, and it doesn’t need the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Summit in 2025 as much as...
IMF Highlights Progress in Egypt’s Reform Program

IMF Highlights Progress in Egypt’s Reform Program

(2 Minutes Read) Approved in 2022 and expanded to USD 8 billion earlier this year, the program seeks to address Egypt’s economic crisis, marked by...
Nigeria: Bank of Industry Secures €2 Billion to Fund Key Development Initiatives

Nigeria: Bank of Industry Secures €2 Billion to Fund Key Development Initiatives

(3 Minutes Read) The Managing Director of the Bank of Industry (BoI), Olasupo Olusi, announced that the Bank has raised a new funding package worth...

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