Zimbabwe Politics Explained, Who Holds Power in 2026
Zimbabwe politics in October 2026: who rules, how the new constitution changes the vote, and why the president and his...
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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Mozambique in Africa, Its Role, Weight and Alliances
Mozambique on the African continent in 2026: its population and economy, African Union and SADC roles, AfCFTA status, alliances and...
October 21, 2026
Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town on 3 and 4 April
The Two Oceans Marathon runs in Cape Town on 3 and 4 April 2027. Entries for US runners, prices in...
October 21, 2026
SA20 Cricket Opens in Gqeberha on Sunday 17 January
SA20 cricket Season 5 opens Sunday 17 January 2027 in Gqeberha and ends 21 February. Tickets, US start times and...
October 21, 2026
South Africa Debt Rules Are Due on 21 Oct
South Africa debt rules are due in the mid-term budget on Wednesday 21 October, with a fiscal anchor and a...
October 21, 2026
Angola Gas Well Flows 41 Million Cubic Feet
Angola gas well in the Benguela Basin flowed 41 million cubic feet a day in tests, and state oil firm...
October 21, 2026
Botswana Power Trading Plan, Imports at 35%
Botswana power trading and private transmission lines go to Parliament in November, the energy regulator said on 19 October, as...
October 21, 2026
Angola Ruling Party Sets 9 December Congress
The Angola ruling party holds its congress on 9 and 10 December, with President Lourenço the only validated candidate for...
October 21, 2026
South Africa Newsprint Tariff Starts at 5%
The South Africa newsprint tariff of 5% took effect on 16 October 2026, ending duty-free imports to protect Sappi's Ngodwana...
October 21, 2026