African finance ministers push back as IMF warns on debt and austerity
The IMF's upcoming World Economic Outlook report highlights a growing debt crisis in Africa, where debt…
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Argentina’s Libertarian Shift Under Milei Provides Insights into South Africa’s Economic Path
Argentina's President Javier Milei implemented libertarian economic reforms starting in December 2023, aiming to reduce state…
Global Economy Faces Energy Shock and AI Boom at IMF-World Bank Bangkok Meetings
The IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok focus on the global economy's challenges, including…
New Maps Identify Ideal Areas for Growing Bambara Groundnut in Southern Africa
Researchers have used computer simulations to map the best areas for growing bambara groundnut, a drought-tolerant…
National genome projects in Africa aim to link genetics and healthcare
African countries including Tunisia, Egypt, Senegal, Tanzania, Kenya, and South Africa are developing national genome projects…
Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo and wife buried after fatal helicopter crash
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife were laid to rest near Harare following their deaths…
Uganda Allows Domestic Investors to Join Dangote Refinery IPO
Uganda's Capital Markets Authority has authorized high-net-worth and professional domestic investors to participate in the Dangote…
Super El Niño threatens to slash southern Africa’s bean harvests by up to 78%
A team of researchers led by agricultural expert Moses Chitete warns that the 2026 Super El…
Super El Niño to Drive Up South African Maize Prices by Early 2027
The super El Niño event peaking in late 2026 is forecast to reduce summer rainfall in…
Experts urge inclusion of African data in proposed global inequality panel
The proposed International Panel on Inequality, supported by countries including South Africa and endorsed by the…
7 ways South Africans can push for improved municipal planning ahead of local polls
As South Africa approaches its local government elections on 5 November 2026, experts highlight the critical…
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Prompts EU to Halt Meat Imports from Namibia
The European Union has temporarily suspended imports of fresh meat from Namibia after the country reported…