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SA's unemployment rate rises in first quarter " Channel Africa
3+ hour, 23+ min ago (175+ words) South "Africa's (SA) unemployment rate rose to 32. 7% in "the first quarter of 2026 from 31. 4% in the fourth quarter of 2025 data from the statistics "agency showed this Tuesday. Statistics SA (Stats SA) said "the number of unemployed people increased to "8. 137 million in…...
Republic of Congo requests talks with IMF: Finance Ministry
19+ hour, 33+ min ago (218+ words) Republic of Congo has requested talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a new financing programme and a technical mission is expected to "arrive in the Central African country in the coming weeks, its Finance Ministry said this Monday....
SA's central bank appoints Makrelov as new Chief Economist, MPC member" " Channel Africa
1+ day, 36+ min ago (160+ words) The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) said on Monday that Konstantin "Makrelov had been appointed as its "new Chief Economist, replacing Christopher Loewald who took early retirement in March. Makrelov will also "serve as a member of the "SARB's Monetary…...
Mozambique arrests officials over alleged pension fund corruption
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (83+ words) Channel Africa Mozambique arrests officials over alleged pension fund corruption Authorities in Mozambique have arrested several senior officials accused of stealing money from the pension branch of the country's National Social Security Institute. The arrests form part of ongoing efforts…...
SA's coalition party questions President's Zimbabwe visit
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (189+ words) South Africa's (SA) Democratic Alliance (DA) says it will submit parliamentary questions over whether public funds were used for President Cyril Ramaphosa's recent visit to the private residence of President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Zimbabwe. The coalition party is demanding clarity…...
Gabon's President continues Angola state visit amid push for stronger economic ties " Channel Africa
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (169+ words) The President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is continuing his state visit to Angola, with talks focused on strengthening economic co-operation and regional stability between the two oil-producing nations. Nguema is expected to visit key strategic sites in Luanda,…...
SA President welcomes Eskom-South32 power talks
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (202+ words) Channel Africa SA President welcomes Eskom-South32 power talks South Africa's (SA) President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended ongoing talks between power utility Eskom and mining and metals company South32 focused on securing a sustainable long-term electricity supply for the Hillside Aluminium Smelter…...
WHO praises SA's role in Hantavirus response " Channel Africa
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (260+ words) World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has praised South Africa (SA) for stepping in to assist during an emergency health situation. He was providing an update on a Hantavirus cluster linked to passengers aboard a cruise ship....
Botswana, Rwanda sign six agreements to boost trade, travel " Channel Africa
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (107+ words) Botswana and Rwanda have signed six bilateral agreements aimed at strengthening trade, investment and the movement of people between the two countries. The agreements were signed during talks between President Duma Boko and President Paul Kagame as Kagame concluded a…...
SA President engaged with Mozambique Counterpart on immigration challenges" " Channel Africa
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (212+ words) South Africa's (SA) President Cyril Ramaphosa has discussed with his Mozambiquan counterpart, Daniel Chapo, the importance of the continent acknowledging that some domestic factors lead to mass immigration to countries like SA. This is according to presidential Spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya…...