Nigeria has stepped up its bid to attract Gulf capital after pitching $600 million lithium processing and gold …
By Monique Vanek, Bloomberg African policymakers are set to keep interest rates higher for longer as renewed hostilities between the US and Iran fan fresh inflation fears, especially in countries that are net fuel …
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Oil edges higher as Trump vows to tariff Iranian crude buyers
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterOil touched the highest level since November after US President Donald Trump said he’s imposing a 25% tariff …
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Oil extends gain as traders focus on Iran risks and Venezuela
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterOil extended a gain as the market weighed US President Donald Trump’s threat against Iran, while also focusing …
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President Donald Trump has ordered the US government to pull out of 66 international organisations that the White …
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Africa’s copper giants cash in on historic price surge
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterThe Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia are reaping the benefits of a historic surge in global copper …
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Rand strength and soaring metal prices have bolstered the capitalisation of South Africa’s benchmark equity index on the …
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South Africa relaxes laws to salvage firms hit by power costs
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterSouth Africa eased antitrust rules to allow competitors in industries hit by high power costs to cooperate on …
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Botswana, Africa’s largest diamond producer, has launched a new golden passport programme that allows foreign investors to obtain …
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US dollar advances as Maduro ouster fuels rising geopolitical risks
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterA Bloomberg gauge of the dollar rose to the strongest level in two weeks after the US’ move …
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Gold, silver stumble after their best year since the 1970s
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterGOLD and silver fell on the last trading day of 2025, though both remained on track for the …
