Congo and Uganda report 263 confirmed Ebola cases with 43 deaths, Africa CDC says
As of May 30, 263 confirmed Ebola cases have been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the director-general of the Africa Centres for Disease... Read more.
Lower-cost power for smelter
Energy regulator Nersa has approved an interim discounted power tariff for struggling ferrochrome producers Samancor Chrome and a joint venture between Glencore... Read more.
WHO chief urges safe burials in visit to heart of Ebola outbreak
BUNIA, Democratic Republic of Congo: The World Health Organisation chief travelled on Saturday to the Congolese province hardest hit by an Ebola outbreak, urging... Read more.
Soccer-South Africa’s World Cup departure delayed in visa ‘debacle’
South Africa failed to depart for the 2026 World Cup as planned on Sunday after some players and officials were yet to receive visas 11 days before their tournament-opening... Read more.
Oil falls on hopes for US-Iran ceasefire agreement
Oil futures fell more than 2% on Friday, closing out their steepest weekly decline since early April as traders awaited word that the US, Israel and Iran had reached... Read more.
WHO chief urges safe burials in visit to heart of Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organisation chief travelled on Saturday to the Congolese province hardest hit by an Ebola outbreak, urging residents to seek treatment and practice... Read more.
Kenya arrests eight students suspected of arson in deadly school fire
Kenyan authorities have arrested eight students on suspicion of arson over a fire at a girls’ boarding school that killed 16 students, police said on Friday.... Read more.
Oil prices fall 2% as market awaits possible US-Iran ceasefire deal
Oil futures fell more than 2% on Friday and were on track for their steepest weekly decline since early April after reports that the US and Iran had reached agreement... Read more.
Rand steady as markets digest local data
The rand was steady on Friday as markets reviewed a range of domestic data for clues on the health of Africa’s most industrialised economy. The rand traded... Read more.
Ghana mineworkers warn local outsourcing rule will cut wages, jobs
Ghana’s union of mineworkers has warned it would continue to oppose a government policy that requires international companies to hire local firms as mining contractors,... Read more.
