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SA to make public plans to boost local vehicle production

South Africa (SA) will present measures by the end of February to boost local vehicle production, including reviews of luxury taxes on imported cars and import tariffs, the government said on Tuesday.

IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Liberia on ECF review, new climate resilience facility

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation led by Daehaeng Kim has concluded a two‑week mission to Monrovia, announcing staff‑level agreements with the Liberian authorities on both the third review of the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and a new climate‑focused programme under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).

SA Agriculture Minister announces new Veterinary Council

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has welcomed the formal establishment of the newly constituted South African (SA) Veterinary Council (SAVC).

WhatsApp unveils high-security mode, latest tech firm to offer users stronger protection

Meta’s WhatsApp messaging service is offering users an advanced security mode, joining a growing number of United States (US) tech firms that are letting users opt into stronger protections against hackers in exchange for a more restrictive experience.

Angola plans to raise $1.7 bln on international capital markets in 2026

Angola’s government is trying to bolster public finances by cutting subsidies.

SA’s Richards Bay coal exports up 11% on rail improvements

SA coal shipments are still significantly lower than the 76 million tons recorded in 2017.