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Investment arm of South Africa’s Naspers says certain conditions for purchase had not been met
Delays to refurbishment at flagship plant add to fears over supply
Daystar acquisition marks UK energy major’s latest move to build out global green energy business
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
Yonas Abeje’s degree gave him the skills to contribute to Ethiopia’s future
Economic progress has been made, but gains are being threatened by the Covid pandemic, which has squeezed economies, and the war in Ukraine, which has raised food prices
Companies face being overwhelmed by infrastructure problems, unreliable energy, tax and customs burdens, as well as cheap Chinese imports
Seplat Energy will acquire four oilfields as big international groups withdraw from region
Ramaphosa will seek private sector help and more renewable sources to deal with supply issues at state utility Eskom
Discussions between country’s second- and third-biggest telcos may concern competition commission
Partnership with NIH agency is part of effort to expand global access to medicines
Signs of inflation-linked unrest are emerging, aid agencies warn
Move marks waning of Chinese influence in southern African nation
Move aimed at identifying fake passports prompted accusations of racial discrimination
Judge rejects negligence claim after finding no evidence fraud had been perpetrated against African nation
Private hospitals group says offer from shipping group and its biggest shareholder undervalues company
Deal by MFS Africa is further evolution of continent’s rapidly growing fintech scene
Continent’s lack of refining capacity compounds effect of turmoil in international markets
Instead of focusing on domestic yields, too many governments have sought to placate restless populations with imports
South African group’s $6.7bn deal for Canadian rival marks latest consolidation of fragmented industry
Demand and prices soar but historic corruption and poor infrastructure hobble export opportunities
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