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Namibia urges public education to keep pace with AI rollout

Namibia has warned that public education must be prioritised as African countries prepare for the arrival of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies.

Botswana, Angola eye joint control of De Beers to boost Africa’s diamond power

The Mining Ministers of Botswana and Angola have met in Gaborone to discuss closer co-operation in the diamond industry as both nations explore ways to jointly acquire control of De Beers, the diamond giant currently owned by Anglo American.

Senegal rejects IMF restructuring as debt crisis deepens

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed its mission to Senegal without agreeing on a new lending programme.

SA’s citrus exports hit record high despite looming US tariff threat

South Africa’s (SA) citrus industry has achieved its strongest export season on record, with growers packing more than 200 million cartons for international markets, a 22% increase from last year.

Aluminium premium hits record in US on tariffs, global squeeze

Premiums for consumers buying aluminium on the physical market in the United States (US) have hit record highs, driven by steep import tariffs and tight supplies globally.

Novo Nordisk shares rise after dropping Metsera bid

Shares in Novo Nordisk rose in early trade on Monday, after the Wegovy-maker on Saturday dropped its bid for United States (US) weight loss drug company Metsera, ending a bidding war with rival Pfizer