South African Business Fears US Visa Curbs
South Africa’s Black Business Council fears new US visa curbs could reach businesspeople who back economic transformation, not just politicians.
October 7, 2026Section
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Mozambique Plans Deeper Regional Payments Link
Mozambique's central bank plans to finish integrating into the SADC regional payment platform in early 2027, with the metical's role...
October 7, 2026
Malawi Fuel Shortage Doubles Some Bus Fares
Malawi's fuel shortage has doubled some minibus fares, and black-market fuel costs up to US$11.65 a litre. An IMF loan...
October 7, 2026
Who Runs South Africa’s Economy, Key Players 2026
Who runs the South Africa economy in 2026: the Treasury, Reserve Bank, Eskom, Transnet, Naspers, Sasol, the big miners and...
October 7, 2026
South Africa Mining Taxes Double to US$3 Billion
South Africa's mining taxes more than doubled to about US$3 billion as gold and platinum prices soared, News24 reported on...
October 7, 2026
South Africa Road Accident Fund Eyes US$0.18 Fuel Levy
South Africa's Road Accident Fund is eyeing a fuel levy of about US$0.18 a litre, a third above the current...
October 7, 2026
Doing Business in Lesotho 2026: Taxes, Ownership Limits and AGOA
Doing business in Lesotho means 25% company tax, 10% for factories and farms, 47 activities reserved for locals and duty-free...
October 7, 2026
Eswatini Electricity Losses of US$15 Million Worry IMF
The IMF warns that the Eswatini Electricity Company, after an operating loss of about US$15 million in 2024/25, may need...
October 7, 2026
What to Do in Gaborone in October 2026, From Gospel to a Night Run
Gaborone in October 2026 brings Victor Thompson on 17 October, the Bantu Film Festival from 20 to 24 October and...
October 7, 2026