South Africa’s Pick n Pay Names Spencer Sonn as Next Chief Executive
Pick n Pay has named Woolworths veteran Spencer Sonn as CEO designate from February 2027, working alongside Sean Summers until...
September 23, 2026Section
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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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Namibia Raises State Worker Benefits From 1 October 2026
Namibia's Social Security Commission benefits rise on 1 October 2026, lifting maternity pay to about US$1,230 and most other worker...
September 22, 2026
South Africa Hosts 9,000 Energy Delegates in Cape Town, 12-16 October
African Energy Week brings about 9,000 delegates to Cape Town's CTICC from 12 to 16 October 2026 for energy talks...
September 22, 2026
Circus-Themed Food Festival Near Johannesburg, South Africa, 26 September
The Luxurious Marble Circus fills GROUND The Venue near Johannesburg on 26 September 2026, with Howler listings from R210 (about...
September 22, 2026
South Africa’s Homecoming Africa Festival Turns Ten in Pretoria
Homecoming Africa 2026 marks 10 years on 3 October at the Pretoria National Botanical Garden, with tickets from R250 to...
September 22, 2026
Zambia’s Nchanga Copper Smelter Restarts After 106-Day Shutdown
Zambia’s Nchanga copper smelter is running again after a 106-day shutdown and about US$40 million of repairs by Vedanta’s local...
September 22, 2026
Angola and Philip Morris Discuss Investment and a Local Office
Philip Morris International met Angola’s foreign minister at the UN General Assembly to discuss investment opportunities and a possible office...
September 22, 2026
Zambia Waives Tax Penalties and Interest Until 31 December
The Zambia tax amnesty waives penalties and interest for taxpayers who pay overdue principal tax by 31 December 2026. See...
September 22, 2026
Namibia Roads Company Probes US$1.8 Million in Fuel Payments After Shortfall
A Namibia roads company paid US$1.8 million for fuel and got less than half. Its board has opened an internal...
September 21, 2026