Africa’s $29.5 trillion minerals can drive industrial growth
from DION HENRICK in Cape TownWestern Cape BureauCAPE TOWN, (CAJ News) – AFRICA holds an estimated US$29.5 trillion in mine-site mineral value—around 20% of global mineral…
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South Africa’s mining future shifts beyond the pit
by SAVIOUS KWINIKA JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – SOUTH Africa’s mining sector, long a pillar of the national economy, is entering a new phase in which future growth is…
Kenya’s mobile money model leads Africa
from MARIA MACHARIA in Nairobi, KenyaKenya BureauNAIROBI, (CAJ News) – KENYA’S M-Pesa mobile money platform — launched in March 2007 by Safaricom in partnership with…
Fuel cut eases pressure on farmers
by AKANI CHAUKE JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – THE recent reduction in fuel prices offers much-needed relief to South African farmers by easing cost pressures across…
BRICS rise threatens dollar rule
by HAOYU ZHANGSpecial CorrespondentBEIJING, (CAJ News) – A growing number of countries around the world are actively reassessing their dependence on the United States dollar as…
FNB sees stronger 2026 despite rate hold
by AKANI CHAUKEJOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – FIRST National Bank (FNB) has confirmed it will keep its prime-linked lending rates unchanged following the South African Reserve…
Grocery spend powers digital payments boom
by AKANI CHAUKEJOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – SOUTH Africa’s year-end trading data points to resilient consumer demand and a strong outlook for digital payments, with grocery…
R1 billion boost for South Africa’s renewable energy
by TINTSWALO BALOYI JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – A R1 billion investment into the Revego Africa Energy Fund has been hailed as a major boost for South Africa’s renewable…
Strong Rand signals renewed faith in South Africa
by SAVIOUS KWINIKAJOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – THE South African rand has firmed against the United States dollar in recent months, reflecting a combination of favourable…
Absa named top employer across six African markets for 2026
by AKANI CHAUKEJOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – ABSA Group has been named a Top Employer for 2026 for the fifth consecutive year, reinforcing its position as one of Africa’s…