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Ghana’s SEC orders fund managers to scale back offshore investments to support cedi stability

Ghana’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed local fund managers to reduce the share of assets invested in foreign markets, as part of a broader strategy to stabilise the Cedi and reinforce macroeconomic resilience.

SA Energy Regulator approves higher tariff increases after court‑ordered review

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has approved higher electricity‑tariff increases for Eskom for the next two financial years, following a reassessment of its earlier calculations.

Sibanye expects short-term platinum price volatility, return to previous lows unlikely

Platinum group metal prices will remain volatile in the short term but are unlikely to revisit the “unsustainable” lows seen a year ago.

Orlando Pirates may finally sell Mofokeng for $6 million

South Africa’s (SA) Orlando Pirates may finally sell Relebohile Mofokeng for $6 million. Mofokeng has been linked with a move away from Orlando Pirates since his first season with the Buccaneers

Uganda Minister condemns military raid on opposition leader’s home

Uganda’s Information Minister, Chris Baryomunsi condemned a military raid on opposition leader Bobi Wine’s home last month, telling Reuters that the popstar-turned-politician had not committed any crime and was free to return there

IOM reports 53 migrants dead or missing after dinghy capsizes off Libyan coast

IOM reports 53 migrants dead or missing after dinghy capsizes off Libyan coast