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AfDB approves $1 million grant for Mozambique flood relief

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a $1 million emergency relief grant to support Mozambique’s response to floods that struck central and southern regions in January 2026, with Maputo and Gaza provinces among the hardest-hit areas.

IMF reaches staff-level agreement on Ethiopia review

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Ethiopia on the fifth review of the country’s programme under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF), following discussions in Addis Ababa from May 6 to May 20, 2026, with talks continuing virtually thereafter.

Broadcaster CANAL+ becomes first French company to list in SA

Shares of pay-TV group CANAL+ rose on its Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) trading debut

EACOP, TotalEnergies boost youth energy training in Tanzania

EACOP, in partnership with TotalEnergies boost youth energy training in Tanzania

Oil price surge will slow growth, hurt inflation gains: SA President 

Ramaphosa was tabling the Presidency’s budget vote for the 2026/27 financial year.

SA President outlines economic reforms, infrastructure drive in Presidency budget vote