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Southern Africa business news covering SADC economies: South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and regional integration. Mining, energy, and investment analysis.

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South Africa to host high-level World Economic Forum event in 2027 after historic G20 presidency

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South Africa has secured a commitment from the World Economic Forum to host a major high-level event in 2027, building…

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MTN Group agrees to acquire full ownership of IHS Towers in a $2.2 billion deal

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MTN Group has reached an agreement to take full ownership of IHS Towers in a $2.2 billion transaction, consolidating control…

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Africa green economy summit 2026 opens in Cape Town, targeting climate investment across the continent

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The Africa green economy summit opened in Cape Town on February 24, bringing together global investors, the African Development Bank,…

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Amnesty backs Ghana’s slavery resolution

IN SHORT: Amnesty International has welcomed the UN General Assembly's adoption of Ghana's resolution declaring…

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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…

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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…