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Guterres urges diplomacy as Hormuz disruption ripples across Africa

Rising oil prices linked to escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have prompted a renewed call for diplomacy from the United Nations (UN) Secretary‑General, who warned that the fallout is spreading well beyond the Middle East, with serious consequences for African economies.

Freight costs threaten Zimbabwe farmers’ livelihoods as Iran war disrupts exports

Zimbabwe is a major supplier of sugar snap peas to European markets.

SA telco MTN’s Q1 core earnings rises 27.9%

Its EBITDA margin widened by 3 percentage points to 47.6%.

SA’s central bank appoints Makrelov as new Chief Economist, MPC member

The SARB’s MPC consists ⁠of up to seven members.

SA Student Financial Aid Scheme releases university accommodation payments, reports $66.79 million quarterly disbursement

South Africa’s (SA) National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) said on Monday, private accommodation payments for universities were released on May 7 2026, with providers banking with First National Bank (FNB) receiving funds immediately after release.

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Guterres urges diplomacy as Hormuz disruption ripples across Africa

Freight costs threaten Zimbabwe farmers’ livelihoods as Iran war disrupts exports

SA telco MTN’s Q1 core earnings rises 27.9%

SA’s central bank appoints Makrelov as new Chief Economist, MPC member

SA Student Financial Aid Scheme releases university accommodation payments, reports $66.79 million quarterly disbursement

Africa Travel Indaba gets underway in SA

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