Hope for South Africa’s property market in 2024
Conditions in the South African real estate market are expected to improve in 2024. This is according to Gerhard Kotzé, CEO of the RealNet property group, who believes that moves…
Microsoft challenges Apple as world’s most valuable company
A recent dip in Apple’s stock over worries about iPhone sales has left the Silicon Valley tech heavyweight in danger of being overtaken by Microsoft as the world’s most valuable…
Zimplats imports power directly from Zambia
Business Reporter Zimplats, the country’s largest platinum producer, now directly imports up to 70 megawatts from Zambia, ensuring stable operations and potentially boosting production. Last year, Zimplats signed a direct…
WEF sheds light on key geopolitical risks
The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks report 2024 believes false information, rising conflicts and economic uncertainty are among the most widespread risks facing this year The World Economic Forum (WEF)’s…
Nampak focuses on cost containment
Enacy Mapakame Listed packaging products maker Nampak Holdings Limited says the company will continue its focus on cost control and margin preservation in order to offset the challenges obtaining in…
AFC seeks to raise US$10m
Business Reporter AFC Holdings, a State-owned financial services institution intends to raise US$10 million (ZWL$ equivalent) through agro-bills to finance the 2023/2024 summer cropping season. The agro-bills will have a…
Zim’s property sector exhibits growth in 2023
Business Reporter Zimbabwe’s property sector exhibited growth in 2023, underpinned by the sustained surge in the residential property subsector, a research company has said. Equities research firm Equity Axis, in…
Gold mining in Africa: challenges, opportunities and trading dynamics
Gold mining in Africa, with its storied past and vibrant present, stands as a beacon of economic potential and a wellspring of market dynamics. This land, etched with veins of…
Raid on billionaire Dangote’s office spooks Nigerian businesses
ABUJA> – Last week’s raid by the anti-graft commission on the offices of Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest person whose empire dominates the Nigerian corporate world, has sent panic through the…
Global leaders head to Davos
Davos will welcome global leaders for the World Economic Forum 2024 next week with the event focused on rebuilding trust. Discussions will span global security, job creation, climate initiatives, and…










