Following its merger with Engen, Vivo Energy announces a $550 million investment in South Africa, aiming to enhance green energy and infrastructure.
Economy
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The DRC reignites a dispute with Apple, alleging the tech giant sources minerals from war-torn regions. Whistleblower claims and ongoing conflict raise concerns about Apple’s supply chain ethics.
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Amid rising global costs, RFG Holdings reports a 20.4% earnings increase, leveraging strategic pricing and operational efficiencies in a challenging market.
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African leaders strategize on diversifying economies away from commodity-dependence to foster stability and sustainable development amid global economic shifts.
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Amid escalating tensions, Egypt pledges to employ every possible scenario to safeguard its national security and uphold the rights of Palestinians.
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Zimra employees declare incapacitation, struggling with basic costs like housing and food due to inadequate salaries in Zimbabwe’s tough economy.
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A failed coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo results in dozens of deaths as insurgents target President Tshisekedi’s government. Security forces quickly quash the attack.
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South Africa’s top court has ruled former President Jacob Zuma ineligible to run in the upcoming parliamentary elections, citing his previous jail sentence.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo thwarted a coup attempt on Sunday, killing the leader and arresting over 50 people. Among those detained were three American citizens, raising concerns about US involvement and highlighting ongoing political tensions in the DRC.Â
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In response to severe supply shortages, Ivory Coast’s cocoa regulator, the CCC, has suspended around 40 cooperatives suspected of hoarding cocoa beans to inflate prices.