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Weak US Dollar brings relief for SA but challenges loom for exporters

The United States (US) Dollar has lost about 10% of its value against major currencies since January 2025, marking its weakest performance since 2017.

Mining Indaba closes with renewed focus on Africa’s role in global critical minerals race

The 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba has concluded in Cape Town, South Africa, highlighting Africa’s growing importance in a rapidly intensifying geopolitical contest for critical minerals.

IMF report flags gaps in Namibia’s public investment planning, climate readiness

A new technical assistance report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has identified significant weaknesses in how Namibia plans, manages and monitors public infrastructure spending.

WHO announced prequalification of another polio vaccine type 2

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it has prequalified another polio vaccine type 2, a step it say will speed efforts to eradicate the disease

UN envoy warns child recruitment in conflict is rising as mandate marks 30 years

Three decades after the United Nations (UN) created a mandate to protect children caught in armed conflict, the organisation’s top official on the issue says the world must urgently reinforce prevention efforts as grave violations continue to rise.

Madagascar reels from back‑to‑back cyclones as Gezani leaves main port in ruins

Madagascar is facing a deepening humanitarian emergency after cyclone Gezani tore through the country’s eastern coastline this week, devastating the main port city of Toamasina only ten days after cyclone Fytia brought heavy rains and widespread flooding.

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Weak US Dollar brings relief for SA but challenges loom for exporters

Mining Indaba closes with renewed focus on Africa’s role in global critical minerals race

IMF report flags gaps in Namibia’s public investment planning, climate readiness

WHO announced prequalification of another polio vaccine type 2

UN envoy warns child recruitment in conflict is rising as mandate marks 30 years

Madagascar reels from back‑to‑back cyclones as Gezani leaves main port in ruins

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