South African rand edges up
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When U.S. President Donald Trump met five African leaders in Washington this month, his lack of familiarity with the continent was on display. He praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s English — Liberia’s official language — and gestured at another leader to wrap up remarks.
South Africa's Vodacom Group said on Friday its proposed acquisition of a 30% stake in fibre network operator Maziv could value the target company at up to 36 billion rand ($2 billion) after agreeing revised terms.
The loss of mpox vaccines may help contribute to those figures. Politico notes that African countries have reported nearly 160,000 suspected mpox cases since the beginning of an outbreak last year, with some 46,000 confirmed. Nearly 1,900 people are suspected to have died of the infection.
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President Donald Trump says he plans to place tariffs of over 10% on smaller countries, including nations in Africa and the Caribbean.
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Nigerian MMA fighter and police officer Juliet Ukah will be part of the first Professional Fighters League event in Africa on Saturday.
Tongoro reveals a limited-edition resort wear collection alongside the flagship launch at a private island resort.
South Africa’s central bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago signaled confidence that inflation would remain within its target for the next two years, despite uncertainties stemming from US tariffs.
South African e-commerce company Takealot Group is ramping up on-demand delivery by repurposing its Mr D takeaway food platform to handle pet supplies, toys and other high-frequency purchase items in a bid to fend off growing competition.