Mozambique State Stake in Mines Eyes 20%
The Mozambique state stake in mining projects could reach 20%, President Chapo said on 20 October, alongside US$4.2 billion of...
October 21, 2026Section
Southern Africa
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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South Africa Fuel Levy Cut Starts 4 November
The South Africa fuel levy falls US$0.18 a litre on diesel and US$0.09 on petrol from 4 November, at a...
October 21, 2026
Famous Brands Restaurants Lose US$0.5M
Famous Brands upscale restaurants lost R9 million (about US$0.5 million) in the half year to August as sales fell 8.4%,...
October 21, 2026
South Africa Budget Deficit Narrows to 3.9%
The South Africa budget deficit narrows to 3.9% of GDP as debt stabilises at 78.4%, but growth is cut to...
October 21, 2026
South Africa September Core Inflation: 4.0%
South Africa core inflation eased to 4.0% in September from 4.1%, below the 4.3% forecast, as the central bank weighs...
October 21, 2026
South Africa September Inflation Hits 4.5%
South Africa inflation rose to 4.5% in September from 4.4%, just below the 4.7% forecast, as fuel costs jumped; the...
October 21, 2026
South Africa Retail Sales Up 3.3% in August
South Africa retail sales rose 3.3% in August, beating the 3.0% forecast, Stats SA said on Wednesday 21 October, as...
October 21, 2026
Angola Politics Explained, Who Holds Power in 2026
Angola politics in October 2026: who holds power, how the ruling MPLA and the opposition UNITA compete, and what the...
October 21, 2026
Who Runs Zambia’s Economy, the Key Players in 2026
The Zambia economy in 2026: the copper miners, state firms, banks and power utilities that run it, and what it...
October 21, 2026