President Ramaphosa Forms Task Team as Fuel Shock Reverberates Across Southern Africa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has constituted a ministerial task team to coordinate the state’s response ...
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Mozambique’s Mozal Smelter Halts Operations as Power Constraints Deepen
Mozambique’s flagship aluminium smelter, Mozal, has suspended production after failing to secure electricity at a price ...
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When War Sends Oil Above $100: What the Middle East Crisis Means for Africa
When oil prices surged past $100 a barrel in March 2026, the immediate cause was geopolitical ...
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Madagascar’s President Appoints Ruphin Fortunat Dimbisoa Zafisambo as Prime Minister
President Andry Rajoelina has appointed Ruphin Fortunat Dimbisoa Zafisambo as Madagascar’s new Prime Minister, following the ...
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Eskom Suspends Loadshedding Following Generation Recovery and Diesel Savings
Eskom, South Africa's state-owned electricity public utility, announced the suspension of loadshedding at 05:00 on 20 ...
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South Africa’s Private Equity Leadership: Driving the Green Energy Transition
South Africa, the continent’s most advanced private equity (PE) market, has been at the forefront of ...
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South Africa Slams McKinsey and Bain’s Return Despite State Capture Scandals
The South African Presidency has issued a statement expressing its concerns regarding the appointments of consulting ...
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Malawi Introduces Fuel Rationing Amid Deepening Shortages Triggered by Forex Crisis
Malawi is implementing fuel rationing measures in an attempt to manage a deteriorating energy crisis that ...
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South Sudan Set to Resume Oil Exports via Sudan After Repairs to War-Damaged Pipeline
South Sudan is poised to resume pumping crude oil through Sudan for export in the coming ...
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Zambian Retail Customers to Experience Three Hours of Stable Electricity
Zambia's energy crisis, exacerbated by prolonged drought conditions, is witnessing a glimmer of hope, with the ...
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