The currencies of several African countries are expected to remain stable in the coming week, with Uganda’s shilling projected to strengthen slightly against the United States dollar, according to traders. …
Botswana’s economy suffered a major setback in the second quarter of 2025 as output from its diamond sector, the backbone of the country’s revenue, dropped sharply, triggering the steepest contraction …
Several towns in northern Botswana have been left without electricity following a supply disruption from Zambia’s power utility, ZESCO. The affected areas include Plateau, Kasane, Kazungula, and Lesoma, which rely …
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has announced that almost half of the country’s old banknotes have now been withdrawn from circulation as part of its ongoing currency replacement programme. Speaking …
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has strongly criticised the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) for its decision to end its long-standing service agreement with the Postbank. …
Namibia has joined the list of African countries adopting fifth-generation network technology, as Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) officially launched 5G services at the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair. With this move, …
Telecommunications giant, Econet Telecom Lesotho (ETL), has staged its third Econet Expo, unveiling innovative digital solutions aimed at driving national development and improving everyday life for Basotho citizens. The expo, …
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has announced that it will exempt certain companies from the mandatory conversion of export proceeds under its newly issued repatriation of export proceeds directive. …
The Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) has challenged all presidential aspirants in the September 16, 2025, general elections to give clear and practical answers on how they will fund and …
After years of frustration and long delays, Malawians can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the government has started clearing a massive passport backlog that left thousands stranded without …