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US Treasury secretary wants progress from Beijing on deal that has taken ‘far too long’ to resolve
André de Ruyter, who resigned after trying to overhaul the troubled utility, claims he was given cyanide-laced coffee
Italian group’s chief pushes for closer collaboration as EU seeks to replace Russian imports
Without reliable power, the country cannot generate economic growth and overcome the festering legacies of apartheid
Ramaphosa’s re-election as party president buys him a bit more time at the helm but does little for the country
Highly indebted African nation is facing a ‘major economic and financial crisis’
Officials in Accra must agree conditions with other creditors before three-year loan is signed off
More countries will be unable to pay their debts after Covid and Ukraine, but ‘malevolent forces’ may not be the only problem
Risks are priced in with yields on the country’s sovereign bonds barely budging on the news
State electricity monopoly ‘urgently’ working with treasury to find money to buy diesel
Investors must hope a new government next year will tackle fuel subsidies and currency issues
In a reversal of fortune, west African nation now has one of world’s worst performing currencies
Finance minister says move will ensure long-term financial viability of state electricity monopoly
Unless we expect the continent to stay poor forever, its carbon emissions will rise dramatically
Anti-Corruption Commission probe in African nation is latest headache for trading house
Félix Tshisekedi says country will rely on its own army to fight militia as he pledges to push ahead with economic plans
Deal will help reassure other donors that the country is committed to reforms
Sam Matekane vows to stop landlocked country in midst of South Africa becoming ‘failed state’
Where Lusaka leads, others will follow?
Waiting for unspecified ‘progress’ to be achieved before releasing funds looted by corrupt former leaders is unconscionable
African companies ranked by growth in revenue, compiled with data company Statista. Plus: digitising informal trade and agriculture; success stories invite investment; banking on the unbanked; solar power shines; will co-working work on the continent?
Bigger than expected move comes after naira hits fresh low against the dollar
Outgoing president Muhammadu Buhari seeks to cement legacy with rebranded Nigeria Air
Chronic shortage of currency tips into crisis as African power giant fails to profit from rising oil prices
Food inflation soared to 23% in August on the back of higher cost of essentials including cereals and meat
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