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Ghana nears launch of national airline, seen as boost for Africa

Ghana is moving closer to establishing its own national airline

Nigeria, US, UK agencies probe $235 million cocaine seizure at Lagos port

Nigeria’s anti-narcotics agency is working with its US and UK counterparts to investigate the origins of a $235 million cocaine shipment

Santam’s premiums surge 16% as SA insurer beats targets

Santam saw growth across gross written premiums, net earned premiums, and underwriting margins surpass its longer-term financial targets during the first nine months of 2025, the company said on Tuesday.

SA Finance Minister urged to prioritise reforms, fiscal discipline ahead of mid-term budget

South Africa’s (SA) Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, is expected to table the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

IMF warns against mounting debt risks as global financial tightening pressures emerging economies

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that mounting debt levels and persistently high interest rates are straining developing economies.

Rand little moved by unemployment, manufacturing figures

The South African (SA) Rand was little changed on Tuesday, after the release of unemployment and manufacturing data, with traders’ attention mainly on a national budget review on Wednesday.