Kenya Central Bank Cuts Benchmark Rate for 10th Time to Spur Lending
NAIROBI, Feb 10 – Kenya’s central bank has reduced its benchmark interest rate for the…
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Angola’s Endiama Targets 17 Million Carats After Record Diamond Output
LUANDA, Feb 10 - Angola’s state owned diamond producer Endiama plans to raise annual output to 17 million carats by…
Mali Creates State-Owned Company to Manage Mining Stakes
BAMAKO, Feb 10 - Mali will set up a state-owned company to manage its equity interests in mining firms, according…
Mozambique to keep South32 Aluminium Smelter Operating
MAPUTO, Feb 10 - Mozambique’s government is working to keep South32’s Mozal aluminium smelter operating as negotiations continue over electricity…
Namibia Declines to Recognise TotalEnergies, Petrobras Offshore Deal
WINDHOEK, Feb 9 - Namibia said it will not recognise the offshore stake acquisition announced by TotalEnergies and Petroleo Brasileiro SA…
South Africa Approves Higher Eskom Electricity Tariffs for 2026–27
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 9 - South Africa’s energy regulator has approved higher electricity tariff increases for state-owned utility Eskom after acknowledging…
Angola Targets Strategic Minority Holding in De Beers as Sale Talks Intensify
LAGOS, Feb 9 - Angola is aiming to acquire a 20% to 30% stake in De Beers as discussions continue…
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South Africa Enters Strongest Economic Phase in a Decade, Standard Bank Says
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 10 – South Africa’s economy has moved into its most favorable position in…
Ethiopian Airlines Draws 35 Leading Contractors for Phase II of Bishoftu International Airport
ADDIS ABABA, Feb 10 – Ethiopian Airlines has received expressions of interest from 35 internationally…
Angola’s Endiama Targets 17 Million Carats After Record Diamond Output
LUANDA, Feb 10 – Angola’s state owned diamond producer Endiama plans to raise annual output…
Ethiopian Airlines Half-Year Revenue Jumps 14% as Routes and Fleet Expand
ADDIS ABABA, Feb 10 – Ethiopian Airlines has reported a strong financial performance for the…
Harith General Partners Moves to Acquire South Africa’s FlySafair
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 10 – South African private equity firm Harith General Partners is in advanced…
Mali Creates State-Owned Company to Manage Mining Stakes
BAMAKO, Feb 10 – Mali will set up a state-owned company to manage its equity…
Mozambique to keep South32 Aluminium Smelter Operating
MAPUTO, Feb 10 – Mozambique’s government is working to keep South32’s Mozal aluminium smelter operating…
Botswana Economy to Rebound in 2026 as Rising Debt Breaches Fiscal Ceiling
GABORONE, Feb 10 – Botswana’s economy is expected to return to growth this year after…
Nigeria’s CBN to Hold 304th Monetary Policy Committee Meeting in February
LAGOS, Feb 9 – The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced that its 304th Monetary…