South African rand firms ahead of factory activity, vehicle sales figures
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 3 (Reuters) - The South African rand strengthened in early trade on Monday ahead of the release of local manufacturing purchasing managers' index... Read more.
Death toll from migrant rush into Ceuta rises to 72
The death toll from Thursday’s mass rush into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco reached at least 72 on Sunday as five more bodies were found... Read more.
Emirates NBD Bank to acquire retail banking business of HSBC Egypt
Emirates NBD said on Sunday that its fully-owned subsidiary in Egypt had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the retail banking business of HSBC Egypt.... Read more.
Egypt raises most household power tariffs by average 12%
Egypt will keep tariffs unchanged for the first household consumption bracket while raising rates for other residential users by an average of 12%, Electricity and... Read more.
Hunger and hostility drove us back from Spain’s Ceuta to Morocco, Migrants say
FNIDEQ, Morocco/CEUTA, Spain – Migrants who swam or jumped over fences to rush into Spain’s African enclave of Ceuta this week were returning home on... Read more.
Spain installs floating barrier in Ceuta after deadly migrant rush
CEUTA, Spain – Spain said migrant crossings into its North African enclave of Ceuta stopped overnight, as police began installing a 500m floating barrier on... Read more.
Oil prices rise as Strait of Hormuz crisis rages
Oil prices closed more than $1 (R16) a barrel higher on Friday, ending July with their biggest monthly gains since March, as concerns over global crude flows mounted... Read more.
Ghana’s government backs five-year presidential term, lowers minimum age to 35
(Refiles to correct spelling of minister's name in paragraphs 3,5) By Emmanuel Bruce ACCRA, July 30 (Reuters) - Ghana's government has accepted a recommendation... Read more.
Oil rises in volatile trade as US resumes attacks on Iran
By Mohi Narayan NEW DELHI, July 30 (Reuters) - Brent crude prices climbed more than $1 a barrel on Thursday in a volatile session as investors swing between focusing... Read more.
South Africa says African Union backs broad migration debate
JOHANNESBURG, July 30 (Reuters) - The African Union has backed a broader discussion on migration, a South African government official said on Thursday, after Ghana... Read more.
