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DRC creates state cobalt reserve for 9,600 tonnes

The DRC has created a state strategic reserve for cobalt, coltan and germanium under a decree signed April 10, giving…

Morocco’s OCP makes Africa’s first dollar hybrid bond

Morocco's OCP Group raised $1.5 billion through Africa's first US dollar corporate hybrid bond, 4.6 times oversubscribed with $7 billion…

ADNOC eyes Shell’s 600 SA fuel stations for $1bn

ADNOC is in advanced talks to acquire Shell's 600 South Africa fuel stations for about $1 billion, ending 120 years…

SA airports open door to private concessions

South Africa's ACSA is exploring private sector concession models for its airport network as part of a R21.7 billion upgrade…

DStv sets World Cup streaming record

DStv Stream recorded over 900,000 concurrent viewers for South Africa's opening World Cup 2026 match…

Stop checking passports, SA minister warns

South Africa's Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi warned at an Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration briefing on…

Dangote’s petrol unit is down 34%

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been running its main petrol-producing RFCCU unit at 34% below…