What to Do in Luanda in October 2026: FIC Film Festival Returns
Luanda in October 2026: jazz and gospel at the Palácio de Ferro, Xurra Fest from 29 October and the FIC...
October 6, 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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Rainbow Rare Earths Says US Listing Could Come in 2027
Rainbow Rare Earths, which plans to recover rare earths from phosphate waste in South Africa, says a US listing, if...
October 6, 2026
South Africa Petrol Hits Record US$1.82 a Litre
South Africa's petrol price rises by up to US$0.20 a litre on 7 October, taking 95 unleaded in Gauteng to...
October 5, 2026
South Africa’s Foot-and-Mouth Farmers Face Minimum Wage
South Africa's foot-and-mouth-hit farmers remain bound by the US$1.81 hourly minimum wage, while imports fill a vaccine gap local output...
October 5, 2026
Ex-Aide to Minister McKenzie Runs Cricket Ticket Firm
South Africa's Ticketpro deal: Sport Minister Gayton McKenzie's former chief of staff now runs the cricket ticket seller before the...
October 5, 2026
Cape Town Unveils Plan to Replace Unfinished Highways
Cape Town's plan for its unfinished highways: a link bridge first, a tunnel later, and 15 hectares for homes and...
October 5, 2026
Zimbabwe and Its Neighbours in Southern Africa
Zimbabwe neighbours South Africa, Mozambique, Zambia and Botswana. How trade, migrants, fuel, Kariba power and SADC tie the landlocked country...
October 5, 2026
South Africa and Its Neighbours in Southern Africa
South Africa's six neighbours are its main regional market. Trade, the rand, water, power and migration explained for US readers.
October 5, 2026
Soweto Derby 2026: Date, Kick-Off, Tickets and TV
Orlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 in the Soweto Derby on 31 October 2026. Goals, the league table afterwards and...
October 5, 2026