
Global Economy Briefing
Global economy briefing: S&P 500 breaks 7,000 for first time ever, China Q1 GDP beats at 5.0%, Empire State surges....
April 16, 2026Southern 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.

Global economy briefing: S&P 500 breaks 7,000 for first time ever, China Q1 GDP beats at 5.0%, Empire State surges....
April 16, 2026
Africa intelligence brief: What Matters Today 1 Kenya’s fuel scandal is escalating into a full political crisis — five senior...
April 15, 2026
US PPI hit 0.5% vs 1.1% expected; core PPI just 0.1%. Nasdaq logged a 10th straight win. What the April...
April 15, 2026
Malawi economy faces a defining test as Peter Mutharika returns to power after the 2025 election. What his comeback means...
April 14, 2026
Africa intelligence brief: Guelleh wins sixth term at 97.81%. Nigeria air strike toll rises. Kenya signs defence pact with France....
April 14, 2026
Global economy briefing: S&P 500 erases Iran war losses despite Islamabad collapse. Trump blockades Hormuz. China credit misses badly.
April 14, 2026
Africa intelligence brief: Nigerian air strike kills 200+ at village market. Benin elects Wadagni after Talon's decade. DA's Hill-Lewis resets...
April 13, 2026
Deal‑flow and policy signals dominated the long weekend: North Africa pushed ahead with budget and energy decisions
November 10, 2025
Western Sahara rebels have claimed an attack on Moroccan troops, while Tunisia has launched a tender for feed barley
November 6, 2025Brazil runoff date: Sunday, October 25, poll closing times and when results start · Brazil runoff polls: Flávio 51%, Lula 49% · Kalshi and Polymarket odds