Zimbabwe’s trade surplus widens to $526.5m in August as exports rise
Zimbabwe’s monthly trade surplus rose to US$526.5 million in August, up from US$320 million in July, according to figures released by the Zimbabwe National Statistics […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
Ramaphosa urges South Africans to reject violence, xenophobia and racism
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africans to uphold the constitutional values of equality, dignity and democracy while rejecting violence against women, xenophobia and racism. […]
Nigerian Court orders regulator to continue issuing fuel import licences
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered Nigeria’s downstream petroleum regulator to continue issuing fuel import licences and related permits to Matrix Energy, AA […]
Diphtheria outbreak claims 31 lives in Nigeria’s Plateau State
At least 31 people have died following a diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria’s Plateau State, where health authorities have recorded 469 suspected cases across 10 local […]
27 killed in separate mass shootings in Johannesburg and Cape Town
At least 27 people were killed and 26 others injured in two separate mass shootings in South Africa over the week-end. On Saturday, September 26, […]
Djibouti urges dialogue as security tensions escalate in northern Ethiopia
Djibouti called for de-escalation and the peaceful resolution of disputes on Sunday, September 27, 2026, amid growing security tensions in northern Ethiopia. In a statement, […]
Tigst Assefa wins Berlin Marathon despite late cramps derailing world-record bid
Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa won the women’s Berlin Marathon on Sunday, September 27, 2026, despite suffering severe cramps in the final two kilometres that ended her […]
Zimbabwe defeat Uganda to claim 2026 Rugby Africa Sevens crown
Zimbabwe won the 2026 Rugby Africa Sevens Series after defeating hosts Uganda 26-19 in the final at the Kyadondo Rugby Ground in Kampala on Sunday, […]
Report links 284 US properties to Nigerian officials
A report published on Tuesday, 22 September 2026, by the Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa linked 284 properties in the United States, worth about […]
South Africa raises policy rate to 7.25% as inflation risks intensify
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, increased its policy rate by 25 basis points to 7.25 per cent, citing renewed […]