Tanzania and Malawi have finally agreed to end their trade dispute following weeks of escalating tensions and reciprocal import restrictions. The two countries, joined by South Africa which was also …
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Tanzania and Malawi End Trade War, Agree to Lift Restrictions and Implement Regional Trade Deal
Tanzania and Malawi have officially ended their trade dispute, agreeing to lift restrictions that had affected the movement of goods between both countries. After holding bilateral talks, the two nations …
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South Africa’s Biggest Companies Outshine Economy in New African Business Rankings
South Africa’s biggest companies are showing serious strength despite the country’s economic challenges, according to the 2025 ranking of Africa’s Top 250 Companies. The new report revealed that 17 out …
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Rand Slips Ahead of Manufacturing Data as Analysts Watch Power, Ports, and Global Signals
The South African rand lost a bit of ground in early trading on Thursday, May 8, as traders waited for the country’s latest manufacturing output figures. According to market data, …
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South African Markets Watch: Key Events Shaping Trading on May 8
The South African financial market is facing several important developments that may affect investor decisions and overall market direction on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Economic data from home and abroad, …
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ANC and DA Clash Over Employment Equity Law in South Africa
The African National Congress (ANC) has come out strongly against the Democratic Alliance (DA) for taking legal action against the new Employment Equity Amendment Act, saying the move is against …
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Cyberattack Hits South African Airways, Disrupts Website and Services
South African Airways (SAA), the country’s national airline, has confirmed that it was hit by a major cyberattack during the weekend of May 3, 2025. The attack caused serious disruption …
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Lesetja Kganyago Warns Against Populist Economic Promises in South Africa
The Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, Mr. Lesetja Kganyago, has spoken out against what he described as the rising influence of populist politicians in South Africa, warning that …
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Trump’s Tariff War Shakes African Economies, Sparks Fresh Push for Trade Alternatives
The recent trade decision by United States President Donald Trump is now causing serious economic pressure across Africa. President Trump, under his “Liberation Day” trade policy, has introduced fresh tariffs …
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South Africa Maintains ‘BB-‘ Credit Rating with Stable Outlook Despite Economic Challenges
South Africa’s credit rating has been kept at ‘BB-‘ with a stable outlook by two of the world’s major credit rating agencies — Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings. This …