JSE appoints former MTN boss Phuthuma Nhleko as independent non-executive director
Nhleko will serve as a member of the remuneration, nominations and deal Committees.
Southern Africa
Zimbabwean lobbying group appoints diamond mogul Martin Boka consulting adviser
Boka is the son of one of the country’s most prolific black empowerment advocates.
Strive Masiyiwa’s Distributed Power Africa terminates power lease deal with Nyanza Light Metals
The contract was terminated due to delays in constructing a solar power plant.
Billionaire CAF President Patrice Motsepe donates $10 million to develop school football
The donation was made through the Motsepe Foundation.
Prince Misuzulu named Zulu king amid tension, government withdraws security
The newly appointed king was whisked out of the royal palace for safety concerns.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX receives over 500,000 preorders for Starlink Internet
The project will provide global broadband Internet access to remote places.
As royal family moves to bury Queen Regent, tensions hover over Zulu throne
The Amazulu royal kingdom has announced the official burial date of the late Queen Regent Shiyiwe Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu.
South Africa’s top insurer increases stake in Morocco’s SAHAM Assurance Maroc
South Africa’s largest insurer is acquiring an additional 22.8-percent stake in Morrocco’s SAHAM Assurance Maroc.
Zulu kingdom loses queen regent barely a month after her appointment
The Zulu Royal Family of South Africa has announced the untimely death of Queen Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu.
Mutumwa Mawere may lose his R2-million luxury apartment in South Africa
A failed loan repayment to Absa Bank has put the Zimbabwean tycoon into a financial bind.
Nigerian Energy tycoon Benedict Peters to settle mining dispute between Zimbabwe and Amari Platinum
Bravura Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd. will offset a $15-million debt that Zimbabwe owes Amari Holdings Ltd.
Elon Musk drops on world’s richest list after fatal Tesla car crash
A Tesla crash has led to Elon Musk dropping to the number-three spot on the list of the world’s richest men.
South African tycoon Rob Hersov announces plans to build world-class airport in Cape Town
South African tycoon Rob Hersov plans to build a world-class airport in Cape Town.
Exiled mogul Mutumwa Mawere seeks redress over 17-year rent losses in Zimbabwe
Exiled Zimbabwean mogul Mutumwa Mawere is seeking redress over 17 years of rent losses in Harare.
After king’s death, Zulu royals postpone appointing official heir
Queen Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu will govern the AmaZulu Kingdom in the meanwhile.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink makes waves with latest monkey demonstration
Neuralink’s brain implant allows the macaque monkey to play Ping Pong with his mind.