Zambia is facing one of its most severe droughts in recent history, placing a deep strain on water and electricity supplies, ...

South Africa could turn to Russia or Iran to expand its civilian nuclear power capacity, a senior government minister said, a stance analysts say could deepen a rift with the United States and further ...

The mining and metals sector is evolving to meet the growing demand for improved operations, higher safety standards, cost-efficiency, and increased profitability. While innovative technologies lead ...

South Africa’s foreign minister Ronald Lamola told Reuters on Monday that the United States had not responded to attempts to discuss President Donald Trump’s executive order cutting off aid. Trump cut ...

Investors holding Ethiopia’s defaulted bond said on Monday there are “significant flaws” in the latest International Monetary Fund report that suggests the country is facing a solvency issue, a ...

Anglo American Platinum said on Monday it will pay an additional $856 million cash dividend ahead of its planned spinoff into a standalone unit. The payout is despite profit slumping 40% to about 8.4 ...

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a speech at a symposium with prominent entrepreneurs on Monday, according to state media, signaling support for the private sector at a time when the country’s ...

This week's episode of Africa Business Weekly spotlights monetary policy decisions in East Africa, IMFs $46 million credit facility to Liberia and impact of Botswana's 2025 budget on the country's ...

U.S. companies are frontloading cargo bound for the U.S. due to the uncertainty regarding tariffs. While Trump has suspended the tariffs on Canada and Mexico for at least one month while those ...

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac provide liquidity and support for the U.S. mortgage market. For the past 16 years, the two ...

AU summit to focus on Congo’s conflict amid rebel advances Defiant Kagame cites existential threats Tshisekedi in Europe seeking international support Congolese people displaced following recent ...

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