The Business Weekly

Africa

Ramaphosa to Lead SADC Delegation at AU Mid-Year Coordination Meeting in Egypt

EL-ALAMEIN — President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to lead the Southern African Development Community (SADC) delegation at the 8th African…

Path to the Ballot: AU Committee Pushes South Sudan on Credible Elections and Peace Implementation

JOHANNESBURG — African leaders have issued a firm, unified call for urgent action from Juba, warning that lasting democracy and…

Ramaphosa Convenes Virtual AU C5 Meeting to Address South Sudan’s Transition and Upcoming December Elections

PRETORIA — President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to chair a virtual meeting of the African Union High-Level Ad Hoc Committee…

Zimbabwe Secures IMF Staff-Level Agreement on Second Review of Staff-Monitored Program, Highlighting Strong Economic Growth and Reforms

HARARE — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that its staff team and Zimbabwean authorities have reached a staff-level agreement…

Navigating a Multipolar World: Economic Sovereignty, Structural Transformation, and the Rise of the Global South

As the global economy navigates an era of profound structural transition, the architecture of international trade, multilateral governance, and financial…

DBSA Delivers Resilient Financial Results for 2026 Amid Global and Domestic Headwinds

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has released its financial results for the year ended 31 March 2026, showcasing…

Bridging the Gap: SADC and WMo Forge Unified Front for Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems in Southern Africa

Southern Africa stands at a critical crossroads in the global climate crisis. From recurrent, devastating droughts choking agricultural belts to…

Angola’s Economic Momentum Faces Reform Test Amid Favourable Global Conditions, Warns IMF

Luanda — A recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team mission has cautioned that while a favourable external environment has…

SADC Chairperson Cyril Ramaphosa Extends Condolences to Tanzania’s President Following Husband’s Death

JOHANNESBURG — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, acting in his capacity as Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC),…

Diplomatic Friction Over SADC Summit Invitation Signals Growing Rift Between Government and Zulu Monarchy

A diplomatic misunderstanding between the South African government and the AmaZulu Royal Household has erupted into public controversy following remarks…