South Africa
South Africa business news from Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. Mining, finance, energy transition, and corporate developments from Africa’s most industrialized economy.
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…
South Africa to host high-level World Economic Forum event in 2027 after historic G20 presidency
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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Airtel Zambia joins the $1bn club
Airtel Networks Zambia Plc crossed US$1 billion in market capitalisation on the Lusaka Securities Exchange…
Spiro bets on batteries, not motorcycles
Spiro co-founder Gagan Gupta told TechCabal that batteries and energy infrastructure, not motorcycles, drive the…
Tanzania self-funds its $24bn budget
Tanzania's Finance Minister Khamis Mussa presented the Tsh62.33 trillion ($24 billion) 2026/27 budget on June…
Cardoso wins Central Bank of the Year
Nigeria's Central Bank was named Central Bank of the Year 2026 at the Central Banking…