Southern Africa
Southern Africa business news covering SADC economies: South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and regional integration. Mining, energy, and investment analysis.
SA mining hits 2-year high on platinum surge
South Africa's mining output surged 9.7% year-on-year in February, the fastest pace since February 2024, driven by a 52.3% jump…
South Africa manufacturing contracts for fourth straight month
South Africa's manufacturing output fell 2.8% year-on-year in February 2026, the fourth consecutive monthly contraction and worst since April 2025,…
FirstRand dumps UK bank after $993m car loan hit
South Africa's FirstRand will exit UK bank Aldermore after raising motor loan provisions to £750m ($993m), more than a decade…
South Africa pulls record $53bn in one day
South Africa's 2026 Investment Conference closed with a record R889.8bn ($53bn) in pledges across 81 projects. Ramaphosa raises five-year target…
