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South Africa enters recession for first time since 2009

South Africa on Tuesday entered into recession for the first time since 2009, according to second quarter data. That means the country has for...

Private sector credit demand growth rises in South Africa

South Africa’s rand firmed against the dollar in early trade on Friday as data showed private sector credit demand growth rose in August, with focus on more economic data due later in the day that could provide further clues on the health of the economy.

SA Rand tumbles, S&P downgrades country to ‘junk’

South Africa's rand fell more than 2 percent on Monday to its weakest in almost three months after S&P Global Ratings cut the country's credit score to sub-investment grade with a negative outlook after last week's dismissal of the South African finance minister.

South Africa’s ANC attacks banks over forex rigging charges

South Africa's ruling ANC party called on Thursday for the toughest possible sanctions against more than a dozen local and foreign banks accused of...

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Nigerian High Commission apartments in Ghana demolished

Some new apartments built at the residence of the Nigerian High Commissioner in Ghana’s capital city Accra, have been demolished by bulldozers. The apartments have been constructed to...

Covid-19: Ghana records significant recovery numbers

Ghanaian health officials on Saturday said over 10,000 persons infected with the coronavirus have now recovered. The significant number of recoveries means the country now...

DR Congo: President’s ex-chief of staff jailed 20 years for corruption

The ex-chief of staff of the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been jailed 20 years by a high court. Vital Kamerhe was...

Covid-19: Zimbabwe’s health minister arrested, charged for graft

Zimbabwe's Health Minister Obadiah Moyo has been arrested over corruption allegations related to procurement of medical equipment worth $60 million. Moyo is accused of illegally...

Ghana’s new law that jails citizens not wearing facemask 10 years

Ghanaians who fail to wear the face masks in compliance with a presidential directive risk going to jail for ten years. They also face a...
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