Business

South African businesses under COVID-19 pressure

Strict measures adopted by South Africa to curb COVID-19 continues to bite entrepreneurs. Fino Dlamini, started her business only in…

May 24, 2020

Business: Gordhan Stakes Clout for South Africa on Reviving Airline

Pravin Gordhan, South Africa‘s minister for public enterprises, is staking his own credibility and that of President Cyril Ramaphosa‘s government…

May 24, 2020

Zimbabwe: RBZ tightens reins on mobile money

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) introduced more measures yesterday affecting EcoCash agents as part of what is now seen…

May 23, 2020

Business: Ethiopia’s synergy electricity

Transformation of the agricultural sector… Ethiopia turns to alternative energy sources to counter the harmful effects of coronavirus. Coronavirus disruptions…

May 22, 2020

South Africa: Informal traders join call for unbanning of cigarette sales

The South African Informal Traders Alliance (Saita) and a tobacconist have warned that the ban on the sale of cigarettes…

May 21, 2020

Business: Nigeria Opens Cash Tap as Oil Revenue Runs Dry

The government of Nigeria, whose revenue could be slashed by more than half this year due to the oil-price slump,…

May 20, 2020

Impact of Covid-19 on African economies; a look at Nigeria

The COVID-19 pandemic and related measures have brought the world’s economy nearly to a total halt. A UN report released…

May 19, 2020

Business: Airport management company says it may need R10 billion in government guarantees

Airports Company SA (Acsa), which manages and operates nine airports in SA, says it expects it will need about R10…

May 19, 2020

Sudan inflation hits 99% due to soaring food prices

Sudan’s inflation rate has risen further to 99% in April due to rising food prices, the Sudanese Central Bureau of…

May 17, 2020

Business: Mango Airlines to cut employee salaries by 50%

Mango Airlines, the low-cost wing of SAA, is set to cut its employees’ salaries by up 50percent. Public Enterprises Minister…

May 17, 2020

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