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AFRIBIZ

Mozambique courts South African investment for new gas project

19th October 2026

Mozambique's state-owned oil company ENH is in talks with potential investors, including South Africa's Sasol and pipeline company ROMPCO, for a new...

News

Kenya confirms eighth Ebola case as regional outbreak spreads

19th October 2026

Kenya has confirmed one more Ebola case, bringing the total number of infections in the country to eight, Director-General for Health Patrick...

Economy

Rand gains slightly as traders await budget speech, inflation data

19th October 2026

The South African rand edged up in early trade on Monday as investors looked ahead to a key week for economic data,...

Business

SARB to end banks’ monopoly on payments

18th October 2026

South Africa will open its payments system to non-bank operators, including telecoms firms, fintechs and retailers, from the middle of next year,...

Health

SA health regulators crack down on compounded weight-loss drugs as pharmacy rules tighten

18th October 2026

Health regulators have issued a warning to pharmacies not to operate as small-scale manufacturers as the country’s regulations regarding the customisation of...

News

Congo confirms Ebola outbreak has spread to eighth province

18th October 2026

The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to an eighth province, North Ubangi, Congo's public health institute said on...

News

Egypt says ready to give Saudi Arabia necessary support amid Houthi conflict

18th October 2026

Egypt is ready to provide Saudi Arabia with the support it needs to defend its security and stability, the presidency said on...

News

Oil lifts Saudi bourse; Egypt tumbles on regional tensions

18th October 2026

Gulf markets ended mixed on Sunday as geopolitical tensions weighed. Saudi Arabia was lifted by higher oil prices, while Qatar fell to...

Africa

Over $700 million in Ebola response funds unaccounted for in Congo, says Africa CDC

16th October 2026

Africa's top public health body and Congolese health authorities this week called for greater transparency in the use of Ebola response funds,...

Africa

Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to new province bordering Central African Republic

16th October 2026

The ongoing Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to a new province bordering Central African Republic, two health officials...