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BADEA Plans $50 Million Trade Finance Facility for Zimbabwean Businesses

Ecofin Agency · 19 Oct 2026 · 10:56

BADEA and Zimbabwe's CBZ Bank have signed a declaration of intent for a $50 million trade finance facility. The proposed financing aims to improve access to credit for businesses and support exports and productive sectors. The initiative comes ...

Togo, China Sign 13 Agreements to Deepen Trade and Economic Cooperation

Ecofin Agency · 19 Oct 2026 · 10:53

Togo and China signed 13 agreements during Faure Gnassingbé's October 9–16 visit to Beijing. A new phytosanitary agreement aims to improve Togolese soybean exports' access to the Chinese market. Bilateral trade reached $5.43 billion in 2025, while a separate agreement provides for partial debt ...

Maxitech Global Wins Two Prestigious HP Awards in Barcelona, Reinforcing Its Leadership in Nigeria and West Africa’s Technology Market.

Nairametrics · 19 Oct 2026 · 10:47

Maxitech Global Investment Ltd., one of Nigeria’s growing technology distribution and solutions companies, has achieved another significant milestone, receiving two prestigious honours at the HP Channel Partner Awards held in Barcelona, Spain, in October 2026. The company was recognised as: 🏆 HP West Africa Retailer of the Year 2025 🏆 HP Nigeria Retail PC Partner […]

Dealing in Securities by Director

Namibian Stock Exchange · 19 Oct 2026 · 10:44

PARATUS NAMIBIA HOLDINGS LIMITED (Incorporated in the Republic of Namibia) (Registration number 2017/0558) NSX Share code: PNH ISIN code: NA000A2DTQ42 (“Paratus” or “the Company”) DEALING IN SECURITIES BY A DIRECTOR In compliance with sections 3.63 – 3.65 of the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX) Listings Requirements, the following information is disclosed […]

Sanlam Capital Markets Day

Namibian Stock Exchange · 19 Oct 2026 · 10:44

Sanlam Limited (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) (Registration number 1959/001562/06) (“Sanlam”, “Sanlam Group” or “the group”) JSE Share code: SLM A2X share code: SLM NSX share code: SLA ISIN: ZAE000070660 Sanlam Life Insurance Limited (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) (Registration No. 1998/021121/06) (“Sanlam Life”) Bond Issuer Code: […]

Annual General Meeting – Notice and Proxy Form

Namibian Stock Exchange · 19 Oct 2026 · 10:44

PALADIN ENERGY LTD ACN 061 681 098 Paladin Energy Limited (‘Paladin’) Registration No. ACN 061 681 098 Registered as an external company in Namibia ISIN Code: AU000000PDN8 NSX Share Code: PDN ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – NOTICE AND PROXY FORM Notice is hereby given that the Annual General […]

Listing Of Additional Satrix Msci World Feeder

Namibian Stock Exchange · 19 Oct 2026 · 10:44

SATRIX COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEME Satrix MSCI World Feeder JSE Code: STXWDM NSX Code: SXNWDM ISIN: ZAE000246104 Satrix WDM or STXWDM A portfolio in the Satrix Collective Investment Scheme, registered as such in terms of the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act, 45 of 2002. LISTING OF ADDITIONAL Satrix MSCI […] SATRIX COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEME Satrix MSCI World Feeder JSE Code: STXWDM NSX Code: SXNWDM ISIN: ZAE000246104 Satrix WDM or STXWDM A portfolio in the Satrix Collective Investment Scheme, registered as such in terms of the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act, 45 of 2002.…

Notification of transactions by Directors and PDMRs

Namibian Stock Exchange · 19 Oct 2026 · 10:44

Anglo American plc Registered office: 17 Charterhouse Street, London EC1N 6RA Registered number: 3564138 (incorporated in England and Wales) Legal Entity Identifier: 549300S9XF92D1X8ME43 ISIN: GB00BTK05J60 JSE Share Code: AGL NSX Share Code: ANM (the “Company”) Notification of transactions by Directors and PDMRs The Company announces transactions in its […]

Paladin Announces Availability of notice of Meeting for Annual General Meeting

Namibian Stock Exchange · 19 Oct 2026 · 10:44

PALADIN ENERGY LTD ACN 061 681 098 Paladin Energy Limited (‘Paladin’) Registration No. ACN 061 681 098 Registered as an external company in Namibia ISIN Code: AU000000PDN8 NSX Share Code: PDN PALADIN ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF NOTICE OF MEETING FOR ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Perth, Australia […]

Dealings in Securities on behalf of Employee Share Incentive Schemes

Namibian Stock Exchange · 19 Oct 2026 · 10:44

Old Mutual Limited Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa Registration number: 2017/235138/06 ISIN: ZAE000255360 LEI: 213800MON84ZWWPQCN47 JSE Share Code: OMU JSE Alpha Code: OMLI LSE Share Code: OMU NSX Share Code: OMM MSE Share Code: OMU ZSE Share Code: OMU (“Old Mutual” or “the […]