Free State Police have confirmed a major breakthrough in the kidnapping of 19‑year‑old Kamogelo Baukudi from Bloemfontein. The teenager, a Grade 11 student at Martie du Plessis Special School, was …
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Uganda’s Coffee Exports Surge in May with Over 790,000 Bags Shipped
Uganda’s coffee exports surged in May 2025, buoyed by a successful main harvest in the Masaka and south-western regions, according to the latest report from the Uganda Coffee Development Authority …
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Ghana’s Parliament Approves $2.8 Billion Debt Restructuring Deal
Ghana’s Parliament has approved a $2.8 billion debt restructuring agreement with 25 bilateral creditor nations, a major milestone in the country’s efforts to navigate its deepest economic crisis in decades …
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South African Rand Flat After Political Fallout Over Deputy Minister’s Firing
The South African rand showed little movement in early trade on Friday, stabilising after sharp declines on Thursday, as political tensions between President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Democratic Alliance (DA)—his …
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Oando Reports N113bn Profit in Q1 2025 After Tax Credit and Impairment Reversal
Oando Plc has recorded a profit after tax of ₦113.06 billion in the first quarter of 2025, showing a strong 90.5 percent rise compared to the ₦59.35 billion it posted …
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Investors Smile as MTN Nigeria’s Share Price Jumps, Adding N3 Trillion in Market Value
Investors in MTN Nigeria Communications Plc have recorded massive profits after the company’s share price rose sharply on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), pushing its market value up by about N3 …
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HBZ Bank, Citibank, and Bank of Taiwan Sanctioned in South Africa
The Prudential Authority, which operates under the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), has issued administrative sanctions against HBZ Bank Limited, Citibank, and the Bank of Taiwan for failing to comply …
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Joburg Mayor Dada Morero Survives No-Confidence Vote
City of Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has survived a motion of no confidence brought against him during a council sitting on 25 June 2025, maintaining his position despite mounting criticism …
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MALAWI: SRWB Urges Communities to Protect Water Infrastructure
The Southern Region Water Board (SRWB) has called on residents of Group Village Head (GVH) Onga and GVH Kambalame in Chiradzulu District to take ownership of and protect water infrastructure …
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FDH Bank’s Islamic Banking Records Big Growth, Goes Nationwide in Malawi
FDH Bank plc has announced major success with its Salama Banking product, Malawi’s first Islamic banking window, just one year after its launch. According to the bank, the service has …