Is Angola’s oil output declining?
LUANDA. – On Saturday, nearly two decades after securing the initial rights, Total’s CEO Patrick Pouyanné was in Luanda to snip the ribbon on a $16 billion oil project. It’s not clear when he, or his peers, will be cracking open the bubbly in Angola again.
SA committee adopts report recommending expropriating land without compensation
JOHANNESBURG. – The Joint Constitutional Review Committee on Thursday adopted a resolution that Section 25 of the Constitution be amended to allow expropriation without compensation.
Sri Lanka grinds to political halt amid parly chaos
COLOMBO. – Sri Lanka appeared to have ground to a political halt on Thursday, with the speaker of parliament saying there was no functioning prime minister or cabinet after a no-confidence vote the previous day.
Malusi Gigaba resigns as MP
JOHANNESBURG. – Malusi Gigaba has resigned as a Member of Parliament, saying it was his honour and privilege to serve as a MP for the African National Congress.
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Why removal of South Africa’s tax boss is key to Ramaphosa’s chances of success
Dirk Kotze South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has changed the country’s political landscape significantly since he came to power in February 2018. This has strengthened his position to carry out…
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South Africa’s Woolworths posts 2.7 pct rise in 20-week sales
JOHANNESBURG – South African retailer Woolworths Holdings Ltd reported a 2.7 percent rise in sales for the 20 weeks ended Nov. 12, helped by its local food and Australian…
DRC cholera epidemic claims 857 lives
KINSHASA. – A cholera epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed 857 lives since the start of the year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said Wednesday.
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South Africa’s Woolworths posts 2.7 pct rise in 20-week sales
JOHANNESBURG – South African retailer Woolworths Holdings Ltd reported a 2.7 percent rise in sales for the 20 weeks ended Nov. 12, helped by its local food and Australian businesses.
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China’s Anhui province moves to implement economic agreements with Zim
HARARE – Officials from the Anhui province in China on Wednesday met President Emmerson Mnangagwa to discuss implementation of economic agreements signed earlier this year and to explore further areas…
African leaders meet for “last push” on AU reforms
ADDIS ABABA. – African leaders are set to gather this weekend for a special summit aimed at pushing through long-debated reforms to their pan-continental body.