The 18th edition of the Africa Energy Indaba explores ways to mobilise blended finance and private-sector investment

The 18th edition of the Africa Energy Indaba, taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in South Africa's Western Cape province, is focusing on strategies to unlock gas-to-power opportunities and develop domestic gas markets. The event will also explore ways to mobilise blended …

Joint bombardment of Iran sends shockwaves through the global economy

The joint bombardment of Iran by Israel and the United States has sent immediate shockwaves through the global economy, with the impact most visible in oil prices. Brent crude surged more than 8% this morning to nearly $80 a barrel, while European natural gas prices spiked by up to 28% amid fears o…

South Africa's Border Management Authority's budget increased to assist in its work to address illegal immigration

Legal experts believe the latest budget allocation directed to South Africa's Border Management Authority - BMA, will give rise to an increase in already ongoing compliance inspections by the relevant enforcement departments, in order to address illegal immigration and the employment of illegal for…

Mozambique hosts trade ministers as they seek to strengthen intra‑African cooperation

Mozambique is hosting African trade ministers in Maputo for high‑level talks aimed at strengthening intra‑African cooperation and advancing a more inclusive continental trading system. The meeting, expected to adopt the Maputo Ministerial Declaration, seeks to align Africa’s trade priorities, ampli…

Bank of Botswana's MPC leaves interest rate unchanged at 3.5%

The Bank of Botswana’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has unanimously maintained the country’s main interest rate at 3.5% for the second consecutive meeting. Addressing the media in Gaborone following the MPC meeting, Bank of Botswana Governor Lesego Moseki said the economy is expected to continue…

Business round‑up with Victor Kgomoeswana, author and Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo

Victor Kgomoeswana, author of Africa Is Open for Business and Africa Bounces Back, and the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo, rounds up the business news that made headlines this week.

Cocoa industry debt raises concerns about mounting liquidity pressures in the sector

Ghana’s licensed cocoa‑buying companies are reported to owe banks up to $750 million, raising concerns about mounting liquidity pressures in the industry. Samuel Adimado, President of the Licensed Cocoa Buyers Association of Ghana, says the debt burden has grown partly because Cocobod, the country’…

Ghana's licensed cocoa buyers owe banks up to $750 million, highlighting financial challenges in the industry

Ghana’s licensed cocoa‑buying companies are reported to owe banks up to $750 million, raising concerns about mounting liquidity pressures in the sector. Samuel Adimado, President of the Licensed Cocoa Buyers Association of Ghana, says the debt burden has grown partly because Cocobod, the country’s …

China’s lithium price surges as Zimbabwe suspends exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates

China’s lithium prices have surged after Zimbabwe suspended exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates with immediate effect. The export ban has raised concerns about the stability of global raw‑material supply at a time when expectations of a boom in energy‑storage systems have driven a …

South Africa's Finance Minister delivers his 2026 Budget Speech

South Africa’s Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, earlier tabled his 2026/27 Budget against a more favourable backdrop, with public finances reaching a turning point and stabilising for the first time in 17 years. Addressing Parliament, Minister Godongwana said the National Treasury is making he…