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Canal+ pursues secondary listing in Johannesburg after MultiChoice deal

Andrew Mbeki October 13, 2025

South Africa French broadcasting group Canal+ (CAN.L), opens new tab said on Monday it was planning a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) after it acquired South African broadcaster MultiChoice (MCGJ.J). Canal+ closed the 35 billion rand ($2 billion) MultiChoice

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Aspen wins approval to market Lilly’s Mounjaro for weight loss in South Africa

Andrew Mbeki October 13, 2025

South Africa South Africa’s Aspen Pharmacare (APNJ.J), opens new tab said on Monday it had secured regulatory approval to market Eli Lilly’s (LLY.N), opens new tab blockbuster diabetes and obesity drug, Mounjaro, for chronic weight management in the country. The greenlight follows Aspen’s earlier approval and launch of the drug, chemically called

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Gen Z protests sends Madagascar’s president out of country

Andrew Mbeki October 13, 2025

Madagascar Madagascar’s president has fled the African nation, the head of the opposition and other officials said on Monday, the second time that young protesters have toppled a government in weeks of worldwide Gen Z unrest. Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, leader of the opposition in parliament, told Reuters that President Andry Rajoelina left Madagascar on Sunday after […]

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President of Madagascar asked to resign as protests escalates

Andrew Mbeki October 10, 2025

Nigeria For a third consecutive week, Madagascar’s capital was rocked by violent clashes as roughly 1,000 demonstrators, largely masked and mobilizing under the “Gen Z Madagascar” banner, confronted police who used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse crowds. The sustained unrest marks the most significant challenge to the government in years. The protests

Politics

Army General becomes new Prime Minister in Madagascar

Andrew Mbeki October 7, 2025

Madagascar The appointment of Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo comes a week after President Andriy Rajoelina fired his cabinet following days of protests. Hailing from the administrative corps, Zafisambo studied at the Antsirabe Military Academy in 1991 before receiving his secondary military training in France, reporters say. The demonstrations which were prompted by frustration

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Africa: Fish under threat as stocks decline

Andrew Mbeki October 2, 2025

Africa Africa’s freshwater fish are disappearing at alarming rates, with a new report from the World Wide Fund for Nature warning that over a quarter of species face extinction. On Lake Victoria, the continent’s largest lake, fish catches have dropped sharply — a crisis that is already being felt by local traders. Elizabeth Didi, fish trader: “Back […]

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South African MP convicted of firing a gun in public

Andrew Mbeki October 1, 2025

South Africa South African opposition politician Julius Malema has been found guilty of illegal possession of a gun and firing it in public, offences which carry a minimum sentence of 15 years in prison. In 2018, a video emerged showing the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader using a semi-automatic rifle to fire several shots in […]

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At least 30 die after Ethiopia church scaffolding falls

Andrew Mbeki October 1, 2025

At least 30 people have died and more than 200 others been injured after scaffolding collapsed at a church in Ethiopia. Thousands of worshippers were gathered at the Arerti Mariam church early in the morning when the structure fell, local police inspector Ahmed Gebeyehu told Sky News Africa. The crowd had visited the church, in […]

Politics

DRC NASS President resigns

Andrew Mbeki September 23, 2025

Congo In the Democratic Republic of Congo, Vital Kamerhe has resigned as President of the National Assembly, just ahead of a planned vote on a petition targeting his leadership. The announcement was made Monday evening by the Assembly’s first vice president, with Kamerhe addressing lawmakers shortly after. He framed his resignation as a sacrifice to […]

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South African minister meets US representative in push for trade deal

Andrew Mbeki September 19, 2025

South Africa South African Trade Minister Parks Tau has met U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer for talks, Tau’s office said on Friday, as Africa’s biggest economy tries to reach a deal to roll back steep U.S. tariffs. U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 30% tariff on imports from South Africa last month after President Cyril […]