AFRICA BUSINESS

Money, politics put world's biggest climate deal at risk

When Indonesia agreed last year to clean up its energy system with an estimated US$20 billion of help from a coalition of wealthy countries and large financial institutions, world leaders hailed the d...

By Bloomberg | Published: 12 September 2023

AFRICA BUSINESS

SA losing US$62 billion a year due to illicit financial flows

South Africa is losing more than US$62 billion a year because of illicit financial flows (IFFs), which could be used to fund the building of schools, hospitals and safer roads.This was highlighted at ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 September 2023

AFRICA BUSINESS

Break down trade barriers - AfDB chief

Elimination of barriers could potentially spur Africa's trade by 53 percent and eventually double in the medium term, Akinwumi Adesina, president of Africa Development Bank has said. Adesina made the ...

By Business Writer/AfDB | Published: 14 June 2019

AFRICA BUSINESS

South Africa moves to tighten job terms, expats fear expulsion

Foreign workers in South Africa with expertise deemed vital to the economy are worried that authorities will reduce the number of critical skills eligible for work permits, a move they say could force...

By Reuters | Published: 28 April 2019

AFRICA BUSINESS

Gold worth billions smuggled out of Africa

Billions of dollars' worth of gold is being smuggled out of Africa every year through the United Arab Emirates in the Middle East - a gateway to markets in Europe, the United States and beyond - a Reu...

By Reuters | Published: 28 April 2019

AFRICA BUSINESS

South Africa introduces R50 and R500 coins to celebrate 25 years of democracy

The South African Mint has unveiled a set of new R50 and R500 collector coins, celebrating the country's 25 years of democracy."This week 25 years ago, South Africans went to the polls in the country'...

By Staff reporter | Published: 26 April 2019

AFRICA BUSINESS

Namibia mulls end to 25-year rand peg

Namibia is growing tired of the economic pain caused by the volatile rand and is considering ending a 25-year-old peg to the SA currency.The government in Windhoek is weighing options to amend the cur...

By Staff reporter | Published: 23 December 2018

AFRICA BUSINESS

South African billionaire defends white wealth

Johann Rupert, South Africa's second-richest man with a $6.3 billion fortune, spoke out to defend the stranglehold white people still have over the economy more than two decades after the end of apart...

By Bloomberg | Published: 06 December 2018

AFRICA BUSINESS

Comesa plans to set up regional energy regulator

THE Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) plans to establish a regional energy regulatory authority to enhance sustainable energy investment and development.Comesa is a regional group...

By Staff reporter | Published: 16 July 2018

AFRICA BUSINESS

How to identify fake Mandela bank note or coin

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) recently launched a new public awareness campaign alongside the introduction of the new Mandela commemorative series of banknotes and R5 circulation coin.As part ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 05 July 2018

AFRICA BUSINESS

Comesa Summit appoints Ngwenya successor

DELEGATES to the 20th Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) Heads of States and Government Summit will appoint a new secretary general to the regional trading body next month to take ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 20 June 2018

AFRICA BUSINESS

Fitch Ratings affirms SA's rating at BB+

Fitch Ratings has affirmed SA's credit rating of junk status, warning of low growth and 'sizeable government debt'.Fitch kept SA's rating at BB+ with a stable outlook, as expected, after a host of mee...

By Staff reporter | Published: 15 June 2018

AFRICA BUSINESS

SAPP gets fresh mandate

THE Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) will construct a new facility in Zimbabwe to expand its existing home and cater for increased staff after getting a new mandate from its 12-member electricity pr...

By Staff reporter | Published: 07 June 2018

AFRICA BUSINESS

'State-led industrialisation key for Africa'

African Development Bank Group (AfDB) president Akinwumi Adesina has said State-led industrialisation will drive millions out of poverty, as the bank announced a $35 billion investment over 10 years t...

By Staff reporter | Published: 22 May 2018

AFRICA BUSINESS

No big shock for Zimbabwe in AfCFTA

THE African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will give countries like Zimbabwe a wider market to export goods, an expert has said, discounting concerns the economy would be overrun by its biggest ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 May 2018

AFRICA BUSINESS

Responsible investors channel over $400bn into Africa

Responsible investment in Africa continues to rise. According to the latest data from the 2017 African Investing for Impact Barometer (AIFIB), there has been an increase in investments on the continen...

By Agencies | Published: 18 April 2018

AFRICA BUSINESS

'The start of an African economic resurgence'

Anil Agarwal, the Chairman of Vedanta Resources Plc, today outlined a Path to Growth for the Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), a Zambian subsidiary of the diversified global mining and resources company. Th...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 April 2018

AFRICA BUSINESS

Black executive quits MMI for FirstRand

Mary Vilakazi, MMI's deputy chief executive and group finance director, has quit the group and joined FirstRand Limited.The resignation was announced by MMI's interim CEO, Hillie Meyer, in an internal...

By Staff reporter | Published: 27 February 2018

AFRICA BUSINESS

Zim, Bots agree on Bi-National Commission

Zimbabwe and Botswana have agreed to establish a Bi-National Commission (BNC) to be convened at heads of state and government level, a step that is expected to enhance bilateral cooperation across al...

By Staff reporter | Published: 13 February 2018

AFRICA BUSINESS

Comesa hunts for Ngwenya successor

THE Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) has started hunting for a candidate to replace the secretary-general, Mr Sindiso Ngwenya, whose tenure expires later this year.Mr Ngwenya, a ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 08 January 2018

AFRICA BUSINESS

Comesa explores ways to reshape policy

STAKEHOLDERS in port management and policymakers in Africa are exploring ways to reshape policy and harness benefits that accrue from maximising the comparative advantages of landlocked countries.Part...

By Staff reporter | Published: 05 December 2017

AFRICA BUSINESS

Surplus power generation in Sadc

The improved electricity generation in southern Africa is a welcome development for the region as energy supply is a key enabler for industrialisation.Energy shortages experienced over the past few ye...

By Staff reporter | Published: 04 December 2017

AFRICA BUSINESS

Zim, Zambia inch towards One-stop Border Post deal

Zimbabwe and Zambia are close to finalising a bilateral agreement that will result in the establishment of a One-Stop Boarder Post (OSBP) in Victoria Falls, a senior Government official said on Monday...

By New Ziana | Published: 03 December 2017

AFRICA BUSINESS

Moody's places SA Inc on downgrade review

Global ratings agency Moody's has placed a number of major South African cities and municipalities, banks, businesses and insurance groups on review for downgrade, after it did so for the country's so...

By Staff reporter | Published: 29 November 2017

AFRICA BUSINESS

S&P Global downgrades SA to junk

Global ratings agency S&P Global Ratings on Friday evening downgraded South Africa's long-term local currency rating to 'BB+', or junk, from 'BBB-' with a stable outlook, while Moody's has placed ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 25 November 2017
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