HARARE, ZIMBABWE — Zimbabwe and Zambia have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a new cross-border pipeline for the transportation of refined petroleum products, marking a key …
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Pepkor Posts 12.4% Rise in Half-Year Profits as Cellular and Fintech Drive Growth
South African retail group Pepkor Holdings has reported a 12.4% increase in its half-year earnings, backed by stronger product availability and impressive growth in its mobile and financial services businesses. …
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South Africa to Launch National Petroleum Company as Energy Sector Eyes Sustainable Future
Stakeholders in the oil and gas industry are preparing to gather for the official launch of the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) — a major milestone in the country’s …
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Dangote Partners Vinmar to Export Polypropylene from Lagos Plant
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has entered into a new partnership with Vinmar Group, a global petrochemicals distribution company, to take Dangote’s polypropylene products to international markets. This move comes …
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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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South Africa’s Rand Falls Slightly as Investors Worry Over Tariffs and Political Tension
South Africa’s currency, the rand, started Thursday morning on the back foot, as global and local uncertainties kept investors cautious. By 6:35am GMT, the rand was trading at 18.8550 against …
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Botswana Keeps Interest Rate at 1.90% Again, Says Inflation Still Under Control
The Central Bank of Botswana has again decided to maintain the country’s main interest rate at 1.90%, marking the fourth time in a row that the rate has stayed unchanged. …
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Lesotho’s Textile Industry Under Threat as U.S. Slams 50% Tariff
Thousands of jobs in Lesotho’s textile industry may be at risk following the new 50% tariff imposed by the United States under the leadership of President Donald Trump. The small …
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South Africans Grapple with Escalating Electricity Tariffs Amid Economic Strain
In a move that has intensified the financial strain on many households, South Africa is set to implement a 12.7% increase in electricity tariffs effective April 1, 2025—a date dubbed …
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Zimbabwe Moves to Slash Business Taxes and Fees
In a decisive move to bolster the nation’s economic landscape, the Zimbabwean government has announced plans to significantly reduce taxes and regulatory fees within the next six months. This initiative …