South Africa’s Makhanda Mayor Admits Water Failure
A South African mayor admits her town's water system is broken and promises steady taps in 2027, yet the key...
October 4, 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’s Fund Managers Doubt Stocks-Bonds Mix
South African fund managers told Cape Town conferences that splitting money between stocks and bonds no longer shields savers in...
October 4, 2026
South Africa Air Traffic Body Finds Ransomware Malware
South Africa’s air traffic operator found ransomware-linked malware in weather systems, as a survey shows just 40% of victims recover...
October 4, 2026
Gauteng Hands the Gautrain to a New 15-Year Operator
South Africa’s richest province hands its airport rail line to a new 15-year operator, with eight new trains due, while...
October 4, 2026
Moody’s Cuts Botswana Rating as Diamonds Slump
Moody's cut Botswana to Baa2 on 25 September, its second downgrade in a year, as a diamond slump drains revenue....
October 4, 2026
OvaHerero in South Africa Petition Ramaphosa on Redress
OvaHerero descendants in South Africa petitioned President Ramaphosa on 2 October to back reparations demands over Germany's 1904–08 genocide in...
October 3, 2026
Gagasi FM Beach Fest Hits Durban, South Africa on 5 Dec
Gagasi FM Beach Fest returns to Moses Mabhida People's Park in Durban, South Africa, on Saturday 5 December 2026; tickets...
October 2, 2026
South Africa Names New Gautrain Operator for 15 Years
South Africa names a new Gautrain operator for 15 years, promising longer hours and eight new trains on the Johannesburg...
October 2, 2026
South Africa Blacklists Just 18 of 509 Suppliers
South Africa has barred just 18 of 509 firms and people flagged by corruption investigators a year ago. The other...
October 2, 2026