South Africa’s Economy Contracts by 0.2% in Second Quarter
South Africa’s economy contracted by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026, reversing the 0.4% growth recorded during the first three months of the year. […]
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IMF approves $443.9 million disbursement to Tanzania after successful programme reviews
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the immediate disbursement of about $443.9 million to Tanzania after completing key reviews under its lending programmes, the […]
Angola Rules Out Legalisation of Artisanal Gold Mining, Prioritises Stronger Regulation
Angola has ruled out the immediate legalisation of artisanal gold mining, reinforcing its position that the sector must be strictly regulated rather than formalised under […]
Economic Reforms Restore Investor Confidence Across Africa, Standard Chartered Says
African countries including Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, Egypt and Zambia are attracting renewed investor interest as economic reforms begin to yield positive results, according to Dalu […]
South Africa Records 0.5% Economic Growth in First Quarter of 2026
South Africa’s economy expanded by 0.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of growth, according to figures released […]
Mozambique Enacts Mining Sovereignty Law, Mandating State Equity and Local Processing
Mozambique has tightened on June 4, its regulatory grip over the extractive sector after President Daniel Chapo signed sweeping legislation mandating state participation in all […]
Angola, Algeria Sign 11 Cooperation Agreements to Deepen Bilateral Ties
Angola and Algeria on Monday signed 11 legal instruments aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation across key sectors including oil and gas, transport, mining, water resources, […]
Guinea: Mining Resumes at Simandou Project After Workers End Strike
Mining operations resumed on Thursday at two blocks of the giant Simandou iron ore project in Guinea after workers ended a strike over pay and […]
Angola’s President Highlights Structural Reforms and Investment Opportunities at Dubai Forum
In a statement delivered on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, Angola’s President João Lourenço used a high‑profile platform in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to underscore the significant structural […]
Botswana Unveils Five-Year Plan to Cut Diamond Dependence and Boost Jobs
Botswana has approved on Thursday, November 6, its 12th National Development Plan (NDP 12), a five-year framework aimed at reducing the country’s reliance on diamonds […]