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Cameroon Reviews IMF Programmes, Eyes New Phase of Economic Cooperation
(Business in Cameroon) - Cameroon’s Minister of Finance, Louis Paul Motaze, has outlined the country’s fiscal priorities and reform agenda following the conclusion of two International Monetary Fund (IMF) programmes. Speaking in Washington, D.C.,...
Cameroon Plans Tax Breaks for Biofuel Equipment to Spur Local Production
(Business in Cameroon) - The Cameroonian government plans to introduce an investment incentive scheme for the biofuel sector in 2026. By that year, customs exemptions will apply to industrial equipment used to produce biofuels such as green...
Debutant Asif Afridi's five-wicket haul puts South Africa in trouble
Ghana Acting Chief Justice urges transparency in Africa’s extractive agreements
Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has called on African countries to prioritise transparency, accountability, and local participation in all extractive sector agreements. “Our people must not be mere...
Namibian tax reforms to boost fairness and competitiveness – Shafudah
Minister of finance Ericah Shafudah has announced that the government is moving ahead with comprehensive tax policy reforms aimed at enhancing fairness, competitiveness, and economic growth. Shafudah said this in the National Assembly while...
Rising domestic debt in Africa likely to hurt local banks – IMF
IMF’s head of African department Abebe Selassie /HANDOUT The rising domestic debt in Sub-Saharan Africa risks hurting the stability of local banks, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said. Addressing journalists after the release of the...
Queens face Namibia in WAFCON qualifier
THE Copper Queens are confident ahead of their crucial 2026 Morocco Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against Namibia set for today at Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto, South Africa. With a place at next year’s WAFCON and a potential...
South African Natascha Viljoen makes history as Newmont CEO
In a landmark achievement for South Africa, Klerksdorp-born Natascha Viljoen has been named the next president and CEO of American mining behemoth Newmont. This promotion marks a historic double breakthrough. Natascha Viljoen will become the first...
Fit-again Rishabh Pant to lead India A vs South Africa A, Sarfaraz Khan misses out
Mumbai: Rishabh Pant will make a much-awaited return to competitive cricket at the month end. He was named skipper on Tuesday of India A that will play two four-day matches against a touring South Africa side having fully recovered from a foot...
No Woman Should Walk 6km To Give Life- Dr. Kingsley Agyemang demands Africa end health injustice
The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South constituency Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has charged African parliamentarians to enact and enforce laws that confront health injustice across the continent. Delivering a keynote address at the 5th Federation...
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Meets with Prabowo Upon Arrival in Jakarta
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The President of South Africa, Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, arrived at the Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in Jakarta on Wednesday morning, October 22, 2025. President Ramaphosa's visit is centered on a state meeting with...
Burkina Faso and Russia Seal Landmark Cotton Partnership — A New Chapter in Africa’s Industrial Revolution
Burkina Faso and Russia Seal Landmark Cotton Partnership — A New Chapter in Africa’s Industrial Revolution Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso — Burkina Faso is charting a bold new course toward industrial self-reliance as President Ibrahim Traoré...
Rawalpindi Test: Babar, Rizwan firm as Pakistan close day three at 94/4
Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan rebuild after early collapse. Pakistan lead extends to 23 after losing four wickets. Asif Afridi shines with debut six-wicket haul for Pakistan. Pakistan faced trouble after opening their second innings following Simon...
Prabowo, Ramaphosa deepen Indonesia–South Africa ties
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto welcomed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to Jakarta on Wednesday, launching a state visit aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation between the two nations across key economic and...
Kenya Poised To Leapfrog Most of Africa on Crypto Regulation—And Exchanges Like Binance Are Already Circling
Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Kenya’s parliament just made a bold bet on the future of finance, passing sweeping legislation to regulate cryptocurrencies and digital assets—a...
Tanzania charity founded by Corris entrepreneur closes after 18 years
HAZINA was set up in 2007 to improve access to education, healthcare and clean water for residents of Bangalala, a rural village in north Tanzania. Märit Olsson from Corris Uchaf set up HAZINA after learning of the place where her sister-in-law...
Rebuilding lives: #NotInMyName and Cricket South Africa aid Mthatha flood victims
Families affected by the devastating June floods in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, have received a boost from civic organisations and corporate partners in a show of solidarity aimed at rebuilding lives and restoring dignity. This week, the King Sabata...
Weak, fragmented State threatens South Africa’s development goals - Fikeni
Banele Ginindza|Published 11 hours ago 3min Banele Ginindza South Africa’s inability to meet the targets of its National Development Plan (NDP) is rooted in years of corruption, political fragmentation, and institutional decay, according to...
How To Watch PAK vs SA 2nd Test 2025 Day 3 Free Live Streaming Online in India? Get Free Telecast Details of Pakistan vs South Africa Cricket Match on TV
The Pakistan vs South Africa 2nd Test match has headed into day three and it promises plenty of action when the action gets underway at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Wednesday, October 22. The PAK vs SA 2nd Test is pretty much in...
South Africa’s top corporates show resilience amid structural and cost pressures — Moody’s
Tawanda Karombo|Published 13 hours ago 2min South Africa’s largest listed companies are demonstrating resilience despite facing persistent structural challenges, high borrowing costs, and infrastructure bottlenecks, according to analysts at...