Africa News & Analysis

The global consultancy was accused of bribing foreign government officials. A former senior partner pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge.

The scheme to bribe two South African state-controlled companies helped McKinsey and McKinsey Africa net approximately $85 million in profits, the DOJ said.

South Africa Gross Domestic Product (QoQ) declined to -0.3% in 3Q from previous 0.4%

South Africa Gross Domestic Product (YoY) remains unchanged at 0.3% in 3Q

South Africa Total New Vehicle Sales: 48585 (November) vs 47924

Digital trading is rapidly growing across Africa, driven by the increasing popularity of cryptocurrencies and […]

The WSJ Dollar Index rose as markets reacted to President-elect Trump’s threat to slap 100% tariffs on Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa unless they drop plans to create a common currency to compete with the dollar.

South Africa Trade Balance (in Rands) climbed from previous 12.84B to 14.63B in October

South Africa Private Sector Credit fell from previous 4.63% to 4.26% in October

South Africa Producer Price Index (MoM) fell from previous -0.3% to -0.7% in October

South Africa Producer Price Index (YoY) dipped from previous 1% to -0.7% in October

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MA teams up with NAT to launch a prepaid card in Senegal, enhancing digital payments with innovative features and boosting financial inclusion.

South Africa SARB Interest Rate Decision in line with forecasts (7.75%)

Given South Africa’s exposure to China, the rand has been hit hard by the US election result and what it will mean for the Chinese economy and world trade next year, ING’s Chris Turner notes.

MAR’s expansion of its branded residential portfolio into the EMEA region marks great heights for this segment on a global aspect.

South Africa Retail Sales (YoY) dipped from previous 3.2% to 0.9% in September

South Africa Consumer Price Index (MoM) fell from previous 0.1% to -0.1% in October

South Africa Consumer Price Index (YoY) fell from previous 3.8% to 2.8% in October

South Africa’s government says it won’t help a group of illegal miners inside a closed mine in the country’s North West province who have been denied access to basic supplies as part of an official strategy against illegal mining.

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Fibertime selects Nokia’s solutions to expand broadband access across South Africa’s underserved communities.

Environmental groups were sceptical of the French oil company’s sustainability plans