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SA’s Pick n Pay swings to profit before tax as Boxer boosts performance

Pick n ​Pay swung to an annual profit before ‌tax on Monday

SA power utility reports improved grid stability as power system performance strengthens

South Africa’s (SA) power utility, Eskom, has reported continued improvement in power system performance, with no load shedding recorded for 365 consecutive days as of May 15, marking the first full year without power interruptions since September 2018.

Nigeria’s NNPC accuses Dangote refinery of seeking fuel monopoly in court filing

Nigeria’s state oil firm ‌NNPC has accused Dangote Petroleum Refinery of seeking to restrict competition

Kenya’s thriving second-hand clothing market challenges push for local fashion industry

Kenya’s largest open-air market poses a challenge to efforts by the East African Community to develop and strengthen a regional textile and fashion industry

SADC urged to strengthen cooperation to address migration, economic pressures

Botswana has called for stronger regional cooperation within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to support economic development and address challenges linked to migration.

AfDB annual meetings to focus on financing gap as leaders gather in Brazzaville

More than 3 000 delegates are expected in the Republic of Congo’s Brazzaville from May 25 to May 29 for the African Development Bank Group’s (AfDB) annual meetings, where discussions will centre on Africa’s financing needs in a challenging global environment.