Namibia’s Oil Boom: A Game-Changer for Africa’s Energy Landscape
(Analysis) Namibia has emerged as Africa's new oil and gas frontier captivating the global energy industry. Coverage and analysis from...
October 3, 2024Section
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Southern Africa – South Africa, Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Botswana – anchors the continent’s deepest capital markets and its richest seams of platinum, copper, gold, diamonds and gas. The Rio Times follows the rand, the Johannesburg market, mining and energy deals, and the South Atlantic ties that increasingly link the region to Brazil and Latin America. This hub collects our daily Southern Africa coverage for investors and expats.
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Petrobras Board Approves 10% Stake in South African Exploration Block
Petrobras Brazil's state-owned oil giant has set its sights on new frontiers expanding horizons into Southern Africa. Analysis from The...
October 2, 2024
Zimbabwe’s Currency Crisis Deepens: 42% Devaluation of the ZiG
Zimbabwe's economic woes have intensified as the country's central bank devalued its recently introduced currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), by...
September 27, 2024
Border Wall Expansion in South Africa Against Mozambique
South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal region is pushing forward with the construction of a concrete wall along the Mozambique border, aiming to...
September 26, 2024
African Urban Powerhouses: The Rise of Addis Ababa and Beyond
Addis Ababa leads a new wave of African urban growth, set to become a major economic hub by 2035. The...
September 17, 2024
Zimbabwe Follows Namibia’s Lead: Elephant Culling Amid Drought Crisis
Zimbabwe has announced plans to cull 200 elephants, becoming the second African country after Namibia to take such measures in...
September 14, 2024
Golden Giants Merge: AngloGold Aims for Centamin’s Egyptian Treasure
AngloGold Ashanti a global leader in gold production has unveiled plans to acquire rival Centamin for $2.5 billion. Analysis from...
September 10, 2024
South Africa Implements Additional VAT on Low-Value Imported Goods
In a significant policy change South Africa's tax authority has introduced an additional value-added tax (VAT). Coverage and analysis from...
September 5, 2024
Controversy Erupts Over Namibia’s Plan to Cull Elephants for Food
Namibia faces its worst drought in a century, threatening both people and wildlife. Nearly half of the country's 2.5 million...
August 29, 2024