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China opens zero-tariff trade to all 53 African nations

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China is extending zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African nations with which it has diplomatic relations from May 1, 2026,…

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NUM strikes at Implats in union recognition battle

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About 1,800 NUM members are on indefinite strike at Impala Platinum's No.1 Shaft in Rustenburg after the union exceeded the…

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Dangote hits $30bn as refinery eyes world record

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Forbes has valued Dangote at $30.3 billion for the first time; he has pledged 95,000 jobs as the refinery expands…

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ARM signs Boliden nickel deal to restart Nkomati

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African Rainbow Minerals has signed a conditional nickel concentrate offtake deal with Sweden's Boliden to supply its Harjavalta smelter in…

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Airtel Africa profit triples to $813m as data beats voice

Airtel Africa reported FY2026 profit after tax of $813 million, up 147%, on revenue of…

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Safaricom FY2026: record KSh80bn dividend, profit up 67%

Safaricom posted group net income of KSh99.7 billion for FY2026, up 67%, and declared a…

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South Africa unemployment hits 32.7% as 345,000 jobs lost

South Africa's unemployment rate rose to 32.7% in Q1 2026 from 31.4% in Q4 2025…

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Dangote picks Mombasa for $17bn East Africa refinery

Aliko Dangote told the Financial Times he is leaning toward Mombasa over Tanzania's Tanga for…

East Africa banking consolidation 2026Shell South Africa exit

Varun Beverages buys Twizza for $125m

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DRC raises $1.25bn in debut eurobond

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World Bank: Africa investment still 20% below peak

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Africa startups raise $705m as debt beats equity

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