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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.

Africa Travel Indaba gets underway in SA

Africa’s Travel Indaba

Vodacom full-year profit surges 22.9% on Africa-wide growth

Vodacom declared a ⁠final dividend of 405 cents per share.

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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

Vodacom full-year profit surges 22.9% on Africa-wide growth

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