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Indian tycoon Prateek Gupta accused of ‘systematic fraud’ by world’s largest private metals trader
FTSE 100 miner’s Duncan Wanblad warns country’s economy under threat from ‘scourges’ of power cuts, broken logistics and corruption
Companies beset by blackouts lead a surge in investment in their own supplies, mostly renewables
Plan highlights battle over power producer, whose outgoing chief suffered recent attempted poisoning
André de Ruyter, who resigned after trying to overhaul the troubled utility, claims he was given cyanide-laced coffee
With the pace of inflation expected to moderate next year, the metal is well-placed for a recovery
Chris Griffith says company needs new leadership ‘unencumbered’ by setback
Unless we expect the continent to stay poor forever, its carbon emissions will rise dramatically
African companies ranked by growth in revenue, compiled with data company Statista. Plus: digitising informal trade and agriculture; success stories invite investment; banking on the unbanked; solar power shines; will co-working work on the continent?
Apply now to be considered for the second annual list of high-growth businesses
Investment arm of South Africa’s Naspers says certain conditions for purchase had not been met
Delays to refurbishment at flagship plant add to fears over supply
Daystar acquisition marks UK energy major’s latest move to build out global green energy business
Outgoing president Muhammadu Buhari seeks to cement legacy with rebranded Nigeria Air
Chronic shortage of currency tips into crisis as African power giant fails to profit from rising oil prices
Yonas Abeje’s degree gave him the skills to contribute to Ethiopia’s future
Economic progress has been made, but gains are being threatened by the Covid pandemic, which has squeezed economies, and the war in Ukraine, which has raised food prices
Companies face being overwhelmed by infrastructure problems, unreliable energy, tax and customs burdens, as well as cheap Chinese imports
Seplat Energy will acquire four oilfields as big international groups withdraw from region
Ramaphosa will seek private sector help and more renewable sources to deal with supply issues at state utility Eskom
Discussions between country’s second- and third-biggest telcos may concern competition commission
Partnership with NIH agency is part of effort to expand global access to medicines
Signs of inflation-linked unrest are emerging, aid agencies warn
Move marks waning of Chinese influence in southern African nation
Move aimed at identifying fake passports prompted accusations of racial discrimination
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