Southern Africa
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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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South Africa Contemplates WTO Complaint Against EU’s Carbon Border Levy
South Africa is deliberating lodging a formal complaint at the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the European Union’s proposed carbon…
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Zimbabwe Sets Plan to Develop Own Lithium Refining Industry
Zimbabwe, Africa’s leading lithium producer and the sixth largest globally, is looking to enhancing the value of its lithium through…
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Zimbabwe Bank Secures $15 Million Trade Deal from AfDB for SMEs
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and NMB Bank Limited Zimbabwe (NMB) have signed a $15 million trade deal for Small…
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South Africa Issues First Operating License to 39 Crypto Firms
South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has granted operating licenses to 59 cryptocurrency firms as of March 12, 2024.…
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Over 7,000 South Africans to Lose Jobs in Platinum Amid Cost-Cutting Measures
The platinum group metals (PGM) industry in South Africa is considering a restructuring plan due to increasing costs and declining…
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