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South Africa Raises Minimum Wage to R30.23 From March

South Africa’s national minimum wage increase to R30.23 per hour underscores evolving labour dynamics and economic strategies. Impact on Workers and Household Income

2026/02/05

Angola and World Bank Launch Lobito Corridor to Boost Trade and Investment

The Lobito Corridor coordination mechanism marks a new phase in Angola’s infrastructure strategy, aligning public institutions and development finance to strengthen

2026/02/05

How the Jeffrey Epstein Files Could Indirectly Affect Africa

How the Jeffrey Epstein files could indirectly affect Africa by intensifying global scrutiny of financial governance, compliance standards, and institutional accountability

2026/02/05

Emirates Deepens Africa Bet as Cairo and Cape Town Lead Expansion

Africa’s aviation map is quietly being redrawn — not through new national carriers, but through capacity decisions made in the Gulf. In 2026, Emirates Airline is

2026/02/05

Zimbabwe Lithium Exports Rise on Local Processing Drive

Zimbabwe lithium exports are expanding as local processing policies reshape mining growth and global market access. Export momentum within a clearer policy setting

2026/02/05

Ethiopia Inflation Falls to 9.7% on Structural Reform Push

Ethiopia’s headline inflation rate eased to 9.7 percent in October 2025, marking a meaningful slowdown from the elevated levels of prior years and underscoring

2026/02/04

South Africa’s Summer Crop Plantings Signal Cautious Upswing

South Africa summer crop plantings are expanding as improved rainfall prospects and market conditions reshape agricultural output expectations. Planting decisions

2026/02/04

South Africa Adjusts Fuel Prices for February 2026

South Africa fuel prices for February 2026 highlight how global energy markets and domestic cost structures continue to shape inflation and transport economics.

2026/02/04

Zambia Targets Growth Through Agriculture and Mining

Zambia’s focus on expanding its agriculture and mining sectors signals a strategic push to boost economic growth and regional trade opportunities. Government Strategy

2026/02/04

South Africa Holds Rates Steady as Property Adjusts

South Africa interest rates and the property market are entering a holding phase after the central bank kept its policy stance unchanged, signalling cautious economic

2026/02/04