York Timbers Restructuring Unbundles Sabie Lodge and Farm
The York Timbers restructuring will hand a Sabie lodge and farm business to shareholders, as cash from operations rises but...
September 18, 2026Section
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Madagascar Private Jets Now Need President or PM Approval to Fly
Madagascar private jets now need special approval from the president or prime minister, after a gold seizure at Ivato airport...
September 18, 2026
Zambia Resolution: EU Parliament Votes 562-1 for Kafwaya Probe
The European Parliament's Zambia resolution, passed 562 to 1, urges independent investigations into the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya and post-election
September 18, 2026
Mozambique Anti-Dumping Duties: South Africa Adds Pipe and Tile Charges
South Africa's Mozambique anti-dumping duties now cover large steel pipes and ceramic tiles. Here is what the ITAC gazette notices...
September 18, 2026
Santam Curt Meyer Appointment Drives South African Insurer’s Global Push
The Santam Curt Meyer appointment creates a new role to grow the South African insurer in Africa, the Middle East,...
September 18, 2026
Plug-In Cars Overtake Hybrids in South Africa as Electrified Sales Near 4.4 Percent
South Africa new energy vehicle sales hit 16,289 units in the first seven months of 2026, up 88 percent and...
September 17, 2026
South Africa’s Ramaphosa Is Booked Off Sick After Returning From the BRICS Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa was booked off sick on medical advice after the BRICS summit, and Ronald Lamola will lead South...
September 17, 2026
Zambia Weighs Cutting Gold VAT to Bring Small-Scale Miners Into the Formal Market
Zambia is weighing a cut to the 16 percent gold VAT to bring artisanal and small-scale miners into formal trading,...
September 17, 2026
Zambia Approves a 2027 Budget Framework at Hichilema’s First Cabinet of His New Term
Zambia's cabinet approved the 2027 budget framework and a three-year plan on 17 September 2026, at President Hichilema's first cabinet...
September 17, 2026