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‘Correct political route’ is for Ramaphosa to resign: Vavi
BusinessLIVE / Business Day South Africa • 12 May 2026, 09:30
‘Correct political route’ is for Ramaphosa to resign: Vavi
BusinessLIVE / Business Day South Africa • 12 May 2026, 09:30
Allegations compromise president’s ‘moral, political standing’, say unions and political parties Political Correspondent Organised labour says it notes and respects President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to not resign over the Constitutional Court judgment on Phala Phala — but the “correct political route” is for him to resign. on Monday night, Ramaphosa said he would take the independent panel report that found evidence that he may have violated the constitution and committed serious misconduct linked to the 2020 theft of foreign currency from his Phala Phala game farm in Limpopo “on review on an expeditious b
Uganda and DR Congo sign six new bilateral agreements
Africanews EN • 12 May 2026, 09:28
Uganda and DR Congo sign six new bilateral agreements
Africanews EN • 12 May 2026, 09:28
Uganda and the Democratic Republic are looking to strenghten their cooperation with the signing of six new bilateral agreements on Monday.
Quand la remise en état des pompes usées devient rentable
Mining Review Africa • 12 May 2026, 09:27
Quand la remise en état des pompes usées devient rentable
Mining Review Africa • 12 May 2026, 09:27
De plus, en restaurant les pompes au lieu de les remplacer, les pompes ont été réparées à 30 % du prix des pompes neuves. Ashey Pillay, superviseur d'atelier chez SupremeServ, pose avec une pompe dont la fabrication est presque terminée. La réparation et la remise en état des pompes ou vannes défectueuses doivent être envisagées en première intention, notamment lorsqu'il s'agit d'équipements spécialisés. Grâce à son vaste réseau SupremeServ, est en mesure de réparer une large gamme de pompes et de vannes selon les spécifications d'origine du fabricant à un prix nettement inférieur à celui du matériel neuf. Outre ses propres pompes et
How mines can build a real-time picture of underground conditions using digital twins and ventilation-on-demand
African Mining Market • 12 May 2026, 09:24
How mines can build a real-time picture of underground conditions using digital twins and ventilation-on-demand
African Mining Market • 12 May 2026, 09:24
The concept of digital twins can sound abstract, but in mine ventilation, it has already become a practical tool. When detailed simulation models are paired with live sensor data, operators gain a reliable, real‑time picture of underground conditions, such as airflow shifting, temperatures changing, contaminants moving, and equipment relocating. Instead of snapshots or intuition, they …
Bytes Technology returns to growth as Microsoft incentive hit begins to fade
Moneyweb • 12 May 2026, 09:23
Bytes Technology returns to growth as Microsoft incentive hit begins to fade
Moneyweb • 12 May 2026, 09:23
Bytes Technology Group (BTG) has reported an 11.5% increase in gross invoiced income (GII) to £2 341.0 million for the financial year ended 28 February 2026, navigating what leadership described as a year of “adaptation and evolution”. Despite a challenging market and significant structural changes to Microsoft’s partner incentives, the group delivered double-digit growth in its core software and services divisions. However, investor sentiment remained cautious during this transition period, as evidenced by the group’s share price declining by approximately 45% over the past year. The group’s gross profit (GP) grew
Perenco Revives Aging Congo Oil Field With New Offshore Drilling
Ecofin Agency • 12 May 2026, 09:08
Perenco Revives Aging Congo Oil Field With New Offshore Drilling
Ecofin Agency • 12 May 2026, 09:08
Perenco added 6,000 barrels a day at its Tchibouela East field in Congo-Brazzaville. The company used advanced offshore drilling techniques to extend the life of the aging field.
First HoldCo to seek shareholders’ approval for N253 billion capital raise at 14th AGM
Nairametrics • 12 May 2026, 09:08
First HoldCo to seek shareholders’ approval for N253 billion capital raise at 14th AGM
Nairametrics • 12 May 2026, 09:08
First HoldCo Plc, the parent company of First Bank of Nigeria will be seeking shareholders' approval to raise up to N253.099 billion in fresh capital, as the group pursues an audacious target of reaching a N1 trillion paid-up capital base comprising share capital and share premium.
Uganda Launches Pilot Program for Clean Cooking to Cut Charcoal Use
Ecofin Agency • 12 May 2026, 09:07
Uganda Launches Pilot Program for Clean Cooking to Cut Charcoal Use
Ecofin Agency • 12 May 2026, 09:07
DelAgua will distribute 10,000 free clean cookstoves in rural Uganda. The program relies on carbon credit revenue to fund the rollout.
Egyptian social e-commerce startup Taager opens supply office in China
Disrupt Africa • 12 May 2026, 09:00
Egyptian social e-commerce startup Taager opens supply office in China
Disrupt Africa • 12 May 2026, 09:00
Egyptian social e-commerce platform Taager has opened its first supply office in China to strengthen cross-border commerce infrastructure. Launched in December 2019 by Abdelrahman Sherief, Ahmed Ismail, Ismail Omar and Mohammed Elhorishy, Taager is a social e–commerce marketplace that provides online sellers and traders with a complete suite of backend and integrated services, from operational [...]
SES posts 80% revenue jump as aviation connectivity drives Q1 growth Capacity
Capacity Media / Capacity Global • 12 May 2026, 08:50
SES posts 80% revenue jump as aviation connectivity drives Q1 growth Capacity
Capacity Media / Capacity Global • 12 May 2026, 08:50
SES posts 80% revenue jump as aviation connectivity drives Q1 growth Senior Content and Insights Manager The results, reported on May 12, came in line with market expectations. SES signed €306 million in new business and contract renewals during the quarter and reiterated its full-year guidance. The company attributed the headline growth rate in part to the consolidation of Intelsat, which SES acquired in July 2025, creating a combined operator with a fleet of around across geostationary and medium earth orbits and a contract backlog now exceeding €7.9 billion. Aviation was the standout segment. CEO Adel Al-Saleh said in his statement that nearly 600 aircraft are now flying with the SES mult