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Afreximbank Lines Up $8bn Financing Package For South Africa’s Mining, Auto And Manufacturing Sectors

South Africa
South Africa
February 5, 2026
Afreximbank Lines Up $8bn Financing Package For South Africa’s Mining, Auto And Manufacturing Sectors
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Zimbabwe Tourists Overtake UK, Germany, China And Others To Lead Surge In South Africa’s Record 2025 Arrivals
Tourism & Hospitality

Zimbabwe Tourists Overtake UK, Germany, China And Others To Lead Surge In South Africa’s Record 2025 Arrivals

Zimbabwe has emerged as South Africa’s top source of international tourists in 2025, surpassing the UK, Namibia, Germany, China, Japan and Botswana amid a record 10.5 million arrivals — the highest ever.

South Africa
South Africa
February 6, 2026
Ecobank Sees African Mining Shift To Full Value Chains Beyond ‘Pit To Port’
Mining & Natural Resources

Ecobank Sees African Mining Shift To Full Value Chains Beyond ‘Pit To Port’

African mining is evolving from the ‘pit to port’ model toward comprehensive value chains including beneficiation and supporting infrastructure like energy and transport, Ecobank executive Michael Larble said at Mining Indaba 2026.

Africa
Africa
February 5, 2026
Gabon Rejects Energy Shortages As Excuse For Missing 2029 Manganese Export Ban Deadline
Mining & Natural Resources

Gabon Rejects Energy Shortages As Excuse For Missing 2029 Manganese Export Ban Deadline

Gabon’s mining minister dismissed power shortages as a valid reason for delaying compliance with the country’s 2029 ban on raw manganese exports, insisting industry must meet the deadline using energy‑efficient technologies.

Gabon
Gabon
February 5, 2026
South African Reserve Bank Governor Warns Stablecoins Could ‘Break Apart’ Amid Rising Adoption
Financial Services & Investments

South African Reserve Bank Governor Warns Stablecoins Could ‘Break Apart’ Amid Rising Adoption

South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago warned that the growing popularity of stablecoins carries significant risks, as these assets could “break apart” and threaten financial stability.

South Africa
South Africa
February 5, 2026
Afreximbank Lines Up $8bn Financing Package For South Africa’s Mining, Auto And Manufacturing Sectors
Financial Services & Investments

Afreximbank Lines Up $8bn Financing Package For South Africa’s Mining, Auto And Manufacturing Sectors

Afreximbank has prepared an initial $8 billion financing package for South Africa, its newest member, targeting mining, manufacturing and automaking projects, the pan‑African trade bank announced.

South Africa
South Africa
February 5, 2026
Africa Confronts $90bn Debt Repayment Wall In 2026 Amid Rising Rollover Risks
Financial Services & Investments

Africa Confronts $90bn Debt Repayment Wall In 2026 Amid Rising Rollover Risks

African governments face heightened debt risks in 2026 as external debt repayments surpass $90 billion — more than triple the 2012 level — pressuring buffers and raising rollover challenges, S&P Global Ratings warned.

Africa
Africa
February 4, 2026

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