Soccer-confident DR Congo ready to bring African flair to World Cup after long wait
HOUSTON – Jubilant singing and the raspy sound of vuvuzelas have created an unmistakingly African feel to Democratic of Republic Congo’s training in Houston,... Read more.
Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 710
KINSHASA – The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Democratic Republic of Congo has increased to 710, including 149 deaths, government data showed on Saturday.... Read more.
IMF looks at how best to support Mozambique
The International Monetary Fund has discussed Mozambique’s request for a fund-supported arrangement, as it concluded a week-long mission to the heavily indebted... Read more.
Zimbabwe moves to regulate cryptocurrency sector
Zimbabwe’s government said on Friday it will require cryptocurrency businesses to register and pay annual fees, as it seeks to bring the largely informal market... Read more.
Zimbabwe’s state gold miner plans to double output by 2029
Zimbabwe’s state-owned gold mining company Mutapa Gold Resources plans to double its annual output to 220 000 ounces by 2029 after securing funding for an... Read more.
Oil falls to near two-month lows as Trump calls off threatened strikes on Iran
Oil prices fell over 3% on Friday to their lowest in nearly two months after U.S. President Donald Trump cancelled new strikes on Iran, reducing fears of an escalation... Read more.
SA banks turn to mid-sized businesses as new growth frontier
In the glass-walled boardrooms of South Africa’s biggest banks, executives are ramping up efforts to win clients from a once overlooked corporate segment:... Read more.
South Sudanese whistleblower reported abducted in Kenya
A South Sudanese whistleblower who made allegations of corruption in his home country was abducted in Kenya and taken to South Sudan’s capital Juba, according... Read more.
Boks Eye Winning Start Against England
South Africa intend to field their strongest line-up against England in the opening round of the new Nations Championship next month as coach Rassie Erasmus alleviated... Read more.
Euro Pauses Before ECB Hike; Dollar Flat
South Africa’s central bank said on Wednesday the country’s financial system was likely to remain resilient despite tighter financial conditions and... Read more.
