Djibouti urges de-escalation as tensions rise again in northern Ethiopia
Djibouti has called for de-escalation and dialogue as renewed fighting and political tensions in northern Ethiopia raise concerns over the...
Dangote urges Africa to retain more capital as industrialisation takes centre stage
African economies need stronger domestic investment, deeper financial markets and greater capacity to retain value within the continent if rising...
South Africa seal ODI series as Australia falter again in Johannesburg
South Africa secured the three-match One-Day International series against Australia with a 32-run victory at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg...
Zimbabwe claim African Sevens title with victory over Uganda
Zimbabwe’s Cheetahs secured the 2026 African men’s Sevens title after defeating hosts Uganda 26–19 in the final of the World...
BlackRock Trims Stake in Zimbabwe’s Caledonia Mining as Blanket Gold Mine Advances
BlackRock has reduced its reported interest in Caledonia Mining Corporation, the Zimbabwe-focused gold producer, according to a regulatory notification published...
Barrick reaches labour agreement at Mali gold mine, averting strike
Barrick Mining has reached a new collective bargaining agreement with unions representing workers at its Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex in western...
Wheat Falls as Markets Watch Black Sea Export Prospects
Wheat prices eased on Monday as traders assessed whether renewed diplomatic efforts could restore grain shipments through the Black Sea,...
Northern Star Rejects Gold Fields’ A$38.7 Billion Takeover Proposal
Australia’s Northern Star Resources has rejected a takeover proposal from South Africa’s Gold Fields that valued its equity at approximately...
LONG READ: Germany Wants African Talent. Is It Doing Enough to Help Them Stay?
Germany has become increasingly effective at defining what international professionals need to enter its labour market. Qualifications must be recognised....
South African central bank raises policy rate to 7.25% as fuel pressures revive inflation risks
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has raised its policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 7.25%, citing renewed...
WHO WE ARE
The Southern African Times is a regional bloc digital newspaper that covers Southern African and world news. The paper also gives a nuanced analysis on news and covers a wide range of reporting which include sports, entertainment, foreign affairs, arts and culture.