April 14
Angola: Consumer Price Index Registers Slight Slowdown in March
ANGOP
The National Consumer Price Index (IPCN) recorded a slight slowdown of 0.04 percentage points, standing at 2.54 percent, last March, against 2.58% observed in February this year. Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Welcomes the Opening of a New R300 Million Plant in Krugersdorp Injecting Badly Needed Stimulus in the Local Economy [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the opening of a massive new R300 million plant to manufacture peanut butter by Tiger Brands in Krugersdorp. This will… Read more »
Malawi: 'Incentivize Agriculture to Stop Youth Migration'
Nyasa Times
Dozens of energetic and productive Malawian youths are migrating to South Africa and Tanzania every year to seek employment and other economic opportunities. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Billionaire Strive Masiyiwa's Daughter Named On Prestigious Forbes' Achievers List
New Zimbabwe
Econet Wireless billionaire proprietor, Strive Masiyiwa's daughter, Vimbai, has been named as one of the 30 trailblazing individuals under the age of 30 in Africa. Read more »
April 13
Angola: President's Aide Invites Investors to Grain Production Program
ANGOP
The Secretary of the Angolan President of the Republic for the productive sector, Isaac dos Anjos, on Saturday called on to Angolan and foreign businesspeople to invest in cereal… Read more »
April 12
Zimbabwe: Communal Farmers Warned Against Selling Livestock As Hunger Bites
New Zimbabwe
Agriculture minister, Anxious Masuka has warned communal farmers against selling their livestock amid the hunger crisis the country is currently facing. Read more »
South Africa: Who Ends Up Paying If Energy Dept Cooks the Price of Nuclear Power?
SAFCEI
It has been just over two (2) weeks since the deadline for comments on the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy's (DMRE) draft 2023 Integrated Resource Plan… Read more »
Southern Africa: Botswana Objects to G7-EU Diamond-Tracking System
VOA
African diamond producers, led by Botswana, are demanding a review of the tracking and verification system that European Union and G7 nations introduced March 1. Read more »
Zimbabwe: RBZ Governor Assures Public On Financial Stability Amid ZiG Introduction
263Chat
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Dr. John Mushayavanhu has re-affirmed the Central Bank's commitment to financial stability in the country following the introduction of the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Debunking Misinformation and Disinformation - What the RBZ Is Saying About ZiG
263Chat
On 5 April 2024, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor, Dr John Mushayavanhu, announced the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) as the new currency to replace the inflation-battered Zimbabwe… Read more »
South Africa: Ramokgopa Visits Camden Power Station
SAnews.gov.za
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, continued his visits to power stations with a stop at the Camden Power Station in Mpumalanga, on… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Demands Urgent Action By the SAPS Following the Brutal Killing of a Worker in Rustenburg [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is horrified by the brutal killing of Moeletsi Sedi, a young worker who was reported to have been brutally killed by pit bulls… Read more »
April 11
South Africa: South African, Botswana Presidents to Visit Limpopo Bus Crash Site - South African News Briefs - April 11, 2024
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Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's New Gold-Backed Currency Gets Off to a Chaotic Start
RFI
Zimbabwe's new gold-backed currency is designed to fight inflation and wean the economy off the US dollar, but it has suffered a chaotic start with shops accepting only US dollars… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Muswere Calls On Media to Support Zim's New Currency
The Herald
The successful adoption of Zimbabwe's new currency Zimbabwe's Gold ( ZiG) , is hinged on the positive coverage given by media practitioners, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting… Read more »
Namibia: City of Windhoek Extends Deadline for Pensioners' Debt Relief Registration
Namibia Economist
The City of Windhoek (CoW) has extended the deadline for pensioners to register for debt relief until May 31. Read more »
Namibia: China Open to More Namibian Commodities
New Era
China has been Namibia's second-largest trading partner for many years, and bilateral trade volumes between the two countries exceeded US$1.3 billion in 2023, with year-on-year… Read more »
April 10
Malawi: Unlocking Malawi's Trade Barriers Through One-Stop Border Posts [press release]
World Bank
The Dedza border post, situated between Malawi and Mozambique, is a busy place. On average, more than 80 trucks are cleared daily, carrying shop merchandise from South Africa to… Read more »
Southern Africa: Zimbabwe to Maximise On Oil Discovery
The Herald
Zimbabweans will be the primary beneficiaries of the recent oil and gas discoveries in Muzarabani and to this end, the Second Republic is in the process of establishing mechanisms… Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZSE Re-Bases Indices On Currency Changes
The Herald
The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) has re-based indices following the introduction of the new structured currency Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), as espoused in the 2024 Monetary Policy… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt to Construct Minerals Value Addition Plants
The Herald
The first phase of the construction of the Mines to Energy Industrial Park in Mapinga will begin in June as the Government steps up the minerals value addition and beneficiation… Read more »
East Africa: East Africa Mulls Us Dollar Securities to Cushion Investors
The Herald
East African stock market chief executives are considering a policy shift to allow them to issue debt instruments in hard currency to open competition with commercial banks over… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimdollar Remains Legal Tender Until Month-End - RBZ
The Herald
The Zimbabwe dollar remains legal tender for all domestic transactions until April 30, when the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) notes and coins will come into circulation, the Reserve Bank of… Read more »
April 09
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's New Zig Currency Strengthens On Second Day of Trading
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's new gold-backed currency the ZiG strengthened a day after its debut, even as it roiled commerce nationwide as banks, retailers and utilities battled to switch to the new… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Crisis As Sugar Prices Hit U.S.$4 Per 2kg Packet
New Zimbabwe
THE cost of living continues to spiral beyond the reach of many with sugar souring to a high of US$4,00 per 2kgs over the last weekend. Read more »