Southern Africa
Southern Africa business news covering SADC economies: South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and regional integration. Mining, energy, and investment analysis.
South Africa allocates R848 billion to security forces in crackdown on crime and illegal mining
South Africa's 2026 budget allocates R848.2 billion over the medium term to peace and security, including R1 billion each to…
Patrice Motsepe’s name surfaces in ANC leadership talks but he says he is not interested
South Africa's richest Black billionaire has once again found himself at the centre of ANC succession speculation, with a grassroots…
South Africa commits R1 trillion to infrastructure in its largest-ever investment pledge
South Africa has committed more than R1 trillion to infrastructure investment over three years, targeting roads, ports, rail, energy, and…
Mozambique removed from FATF grey list as TotalEnergies LNG project resumes
Mozambique has been officially removed from the Financial Action Task Force's grey list and has seen the resumption of TotalEnergies'…
Newsletter
Amnesty backs Ghana’s slavery resolution
IN SHORT: Amnesty International has welcomed the UN General Assembly's adoption of Ghana's resolution declaring…
UN passes Ghana’s slavery resolution 123-3
IN SHORT: The UN General Assembly has adopted Ghana's resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade…
Kenya and US deepen defence partnership
IN SHORT: Kenya and the US are deepening defence ties across counterterrorism, maritime security, and…
Nigeria pulls $6.44bn in Q4 capital inflows
IN SHORT: Nigeria attracted $6.44 billion in capital inflows in Q4 2025, up 26.6% year-on-year…