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South Africa
South Africa Inflation Rises to 4.5% as Transport Costs Jump 10.8%
South Africa inflation rose to 4.5% in September from 4.4%, driven by a 10.8% jump in transport costs, keeping prices well above the SARB's 3% target.
South Africa MTBPS Preview: A R50bn–R70bn Tax Windfall Meets Weak Growth
South Africa MTBPS preview: economists see a R50bn to R70bn tax windfall from gold and mining, but weak growth and oil costs put spending under pressure.
Richemont in talks to join consortium's $1 billion bid for De Beers
Richemont, controlled by Johann Rupert, is in advanced talks to join a consortium bidding for De Beers, valued at about $1 billion. Here is what has been reported, what is unconfirmed, and why Botswana matters.
WORLD IN BRIEF: Maduro denies torture charges, German airport seizes 92 reptiles, South Africa phases out support for imported vehicle kits
Maduro denies new US torture charges, Cologne customs seize 92 reptiles from a traveler's luggage, and South Africa moves to end support for imported vehicle kit assembly.
Egypt, Arab Rep.: Fuel exports (% of merchandise exports), 2025
Fuel exports accounted for 10% of Egypt’s merchandise exports in 2025, according to World Bank data. The share has declined from higher levels in previous years as non-fuel exports expanded.
African Bank Names Permanent CEO as It Presses Ahead With Turnaround
African Bank has named Zweli Manyathi permanent CEO as it presses ahead with a cost-cutting turnaround following executive upheaval.
Pan African Resources Posts Record Earnings as Gold Rally Drives
Pan African Resources posted record FY2026 earnings, a R1.5bn dividend and R500m buyback as gold prices surged to $4,235/oz
African Bank Names Permanent CEO as It Presses Ahead With Turnaround
African Bank has named Zweli Manyathi permanent CEO as it presses ahead with a cost-cutting turnaround following executive upheaval.
PetroSA Faces Liquidation Threat Over R600m Unpaid Fuel Debt
PetroSA faces a liquidation bid from supplier Nako Energy over a R605m unpaid fuel debt, spotlighting SA's refining sector strain.
: South Africa's Economy Shows Tentative August Recovery After Tough Second Quarter
South Africa's economy showed tentative signs of recovery in August, though rising oil prices threaten to complicate the outlook.
Oil Falls More Than 5% This Week: What Lower Crude Prices Mean for African Economies
Brent crude fell more than 5% this week, creating contrasting consequences across Africa. Oil-producing economies face pressure on government revenues and foreign exchange, while importing countries could benefit from lower fuel and transport costs.
JSE Market Brief: Rate Hold, Oil Pressure and Resource Stocks
South Africa's JSE All Share Index fell 1.79% in July as investors responded to rate uncertainty, higher oil prices and rising inflation. The SARB's decision to hold its repo rate at 7% has added another layer of uncertainty for investors and businesses.