Southern Africa
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G20 Finance Chiefs Meet in South Africa amid Global Uncertainty
The third G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) Meeting started in Durban, South Africa, on Thursday, bringing together…
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South African Police Minister Suspended over Organised Crime Allegations
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on an immediate “leave of absence” after allegations of…
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South Africa Secures $474.6 Million from AfDB for Clean Energy
South Africa has received $474.6 million loan from the African DDevelopment Bank (AfDB) to transition toward a greener, more inclusive economy.…
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Trump Hits South Africa with Aid Sanction Over Land Expropriation Law
President Donald Trump’s decision to cease US foreign aid and funding to Pretoria due to its new land-expropriation law means…
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Mpumi Zikalala: South African Female Executive leading $6.3-billion Mining Firm
From humble beginnings, Nompumelelo Mpumi Zikalala has risen to become a trailblazer in the global mining industry, celebrated for her…
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South Africa’s Agricultural Confidence Surges Amid Political Stability
Confidence in South Africa’s agricultural sector saw a sharp uptick as political uncertainty eased following the formation of a broad…
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World’s Second-largest Diamond Discovered in Botswana
A rough 2,492-carat diamond, the second-largest ever discovered, has been unearthed in Botswana at the Karowe mine, operated by Canadian…
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Johannesburg is Facing $12 Billion Infrastructure Crisis
Johannesburg, renowned as Africa’s wealthiest city due to its high concentration of businesses and millionaires, is grappling with a staggering…
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World Bank Pledges $100 Million to Enhance Zambia’s Digital Infrastructure
The World Bank has pledged $100 million to boost Zambia’s digital infrastructure, aiming to expand internet access across the nation.…
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What it Means for Ramaphosa in South Africa After ANC Loses Majority Votes
South Africans received the final tally of their Wednesday vote, in a new face of election which saw contending parties…
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