African markets and business updates

The World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (WHO AFRO) has deployed its Preparedness Data Exchange (PDX) platform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, strengthening the country’s access to epidemic intelligence and early-warning information to support preparedness and response to health emergencies. PDX uses artificial intelligence to bring together health and risk information, helping countries spot potential threats early and prepare for and respond to them. PDX is now in use in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The platform connects the country to a regional platform serving all 47 Member States in the WHO African Region.…

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu held an emergency Cabinet meeting on Monday to assess a weekend of violence and looting during protests against the rising cost of living.

COSCO Shipping Ports handled 11.04 million TEUs across its global terminal portfolio in September 2026, representing a 15.7% increase compared with the same month last year. The latest performance lifted the terminal operator’s total container throughput for the first nine months of the year to 93.91 million TEUs, up 8.5% year on year. Third-quarter throughput […] COSCO Shipping Ports handled 11.04 million TEUs across its global terminal portfolio in September 2026, representing a 15.7% increase compared with the same month last year.…

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 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 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 […]

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 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: […]

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 […]

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.…