Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) has appointed Beth Arendse as its new Chief Executive Officer, with her tenure set to begin on 1 July 2025. BASA, a leading organisation …
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Harare Businessman Duped of US$20,000 in Fake Investment Deal Promising US$3 Million Return
Two men in Zimbabwe are facing fraud charges after allegedly scamming a business director out of US$20,000 with a promise that he would earn US$3 million in just three months …
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City Power, Eskom Settle R4 Billion Electricity Debt Dispute with Major Write-Off
South Africa’s electricity landscape may soon breathe easier after Johannesburg electricity distributor, City Power, and national utility Eskom finally reached an agreement over a long-standing billing and debt dispute worth …
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Malawi’s Informal Traders Cry Out Over Harassment, Abuse and Loss of Livelihoods
In the busy streets of Blantyre, the commercial capital of Malawi, thousands of informal traders hustle daily to make ends meet. These men and women, especially women, are the face …
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FITC Urges Nigerian, African Firms to Embrace ESG for Growth and Resilience
The Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC) has called on Nigerian and African businesses to fully embrace Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles as part of their corporate strategy to improve …
Justice sector officials in Togo have undergone fresh training aimed at fighting corruption within the court and prison systems. The two-day capacity-building programme took place in Lomé on June 19 …
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Uganda’s President Museveni to Seek Reelection in 2026, Aiming to Extend 40-Year Rule
Uganda’s long-serving President Yoweri Museveni will officially seek reelection in the upcoming general elections scheduled for January 2026, aiming to extend his nearly four decades in power. The announcement, which …
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South African Rand Strengthens on Israel-Iran Ceasefire and Market Optimism
The South African rand strengthened against the U.S. dollar in early Tuesday trade, buoyed by a broad risk-on sentiment following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire between Israel …
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Mali and Russia Deepen Economic and Security Ties with New Cooperation Agreements
Mali and Russia have signed a series of new agreements aimed at boosting mutual trade, strengthening economic cooperation, and expanding their strategic alliance, particularly in the areas of energy and …
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South African Engineers Return Home After Over Two Years in Equatorial Guinea Prison
Two South African engineers, Frik Potgieter and Peter Huxham, have returned home after spending more than two years in a prison in Equatorial Guinea. The pair had been detained since …