Southern Africa

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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AfricaBusiness

South Africa gets only 1% of global mining spend

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Africaspoint Editorial

South Africa attracts just 1% of global mineral exploration spend despite world-class reserves. Anglo American's R600m injection brings the Junior…

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AfricaInfrastructure

Cape Town turns rubbish into power for 4,300 homes

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Africaspoint Editorial

Cape Town's R93 million landfill methane plant powers 4,300 homes, feeds 1.2 million kWh monthly into the city grid, and…

AfricaGovernance

Ramaphosa: high-profile arrests are coming

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Africaspoint Editorial

Ramaphosa told an ANC event that high-profile corruption arrests are imminent, that the NPA is actively working its caseload, and…

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AfricaGovernance

South Africa kills tourist visa scheme for ETA

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Africaspoint Editorial

South Africa plans to phase out the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme and absorb it into a broader Electronic Travel Authorisation…

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Endeavour Mining posts record $880m EBITDA

Endeavour Mining, West Africa's largest gold producer, reported record adjusted EBITDA of $880 million for…

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Africa’s $164bn wealth funds eye mining

Africa's sovereign wealth funds now hold combined assets exceeding $164 billion and are being deployed…

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Abiy unveils Addis Ababa’s riverside makeover

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the Entoto-Kebena River and Riverside Development Project in Addis Ababa…

HormuzSouth Africa immigration xenophobia Ramaphosa March deportation crackdown 2026

EU’s steel tariff hits South Africa

The EU's new steel import framework took effect July 1, imposing annual quotas with a…

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Ekurhuleni UniversitySouth Africa skills development

43% of South Africa’s youth have no job

Ford Motor Company South AfricaFord Ranger

Ford builds Mandela-signed truck for children

Africa digital inclusionCyril Ramaphosa

MTN donates devices to school with perfect matric pass rate

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Africa agribusiness exportsAfrica agro-processing

Zimbabwe avocado exports set to double in 2026

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