Burkina Faso's deepening political crisis sent tremors through regional markets Monday, as investors reassessed exposure across a band of African nations where democratic institutions face mounting…
The South African rand climbed sharply on Tuesday, leading gains across emerging market currencies after diplomatic developments hinted at progress in negotiations over Iran's nuclear programme. Th…
Cyril Ramaphosa urged South Africans on Thursday to prepare for turbulent economic times ahead, warning that a convergence of global crises threatens to undermine the country's fragile recovery. Th…
Health authorities in France and Spain confirmed two separate cases of Ebola infection on Tuesday, marking the first time the virus has been detected outside Africa in eighteen months. The announce…
As the Bundibugyo virus resurfaces, experts convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) are evaluating potential treatments and vaccines for Ebola disease. The meeting, held in Geneva on Octobe…
Ghana marked African Union Day in Accra with a formal flag-raising ceremony that aimed to signal continued commitment to continental economic integration. The event took place on the forecourt of t…
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a stark warning to South African businesses and policymakers, cautioning against sacrificing national values for short-term economic gains. This statement arrive…
Eskom has released its weekly load reduction schedule for the remainder of May, signalling a period of intense strain on the South African power grid. The utility company confirmed that Stage 4 loa…
South African businesses are scrambling to contain losses as escalating xenophobic tensions disrupt supply chains and spook foreign investors. The unrest, centered on key economic hubs like Johanne…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has escalated the political standoff by taking his case directly to the courts, a move that has sent shockwaves through Johannesburg’s financial district. National Assembl…
Severe storms have battered South Africa, bringing a chaotic mix of heavy rain, lightning, and hail that is disrupting economic activity across the nation. The weather systems, which intensified ra…
South Africa’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped to 3.2% in May 2026, marking the first time the headline figure has settled comfortably within the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) target band …
