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Slump in commodities rattles global markets

Commodities markets slumped on Monday, led by deep losses in gold, silver, oil and industrial metals, as a selloff unleashed by President Donald Trump’s choice of Kevin Warsh for the next United States (US) Fed chair sent precious metals tumbling for a second session.

AfDB-backed drones help search, rescue missions as Mozambique reels from severe floods

Search-and-rescue and disaster assessment operations are underway in Mozambique, with emergency teams deploying advanced drone technology financed and supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group through the Korea–Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Trust Fund and partner organisations.

IMF sees Zambia growth holding firm but warns on debt, reform risks

Zambia’s economy is expected to maintain solid growth in 2026, supported by mining, agriculture and improving macroeconomic stability. 

Deo Kato becomes first person to run from Cape Town to London in journey highlighting migration, racial justice

Step by step and kilometre by kilometre, Deo Kato ran his way across a continent, and beyond.

SA province warns of malaria spike after floods

Mpumalanga Department of Health in SA has urged residents to remain vigilant following a sharp rise in confirmed malaria

Uber in talks with French social security agency after driver status dispute

Uber says it is in talks with French social security agency, (URSSAF), which a media report said had concluded the United States (US)-based company should treat its drivers as employees