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FirstRand to Exit UK Market After R17.7 Billion Motor Finance Shock

South Africa’s banking giant, FirstRand, is preparing to exit the United Kingdom after taking a massive financial hit linked to motor finance compensation claims. The group is reassessing its position in the UK market as provisions tied to the issue…

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April 8, 2026

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Nigeria Agriculture Attracts $167.25m Investment as Capital Inflows Hit $6.44bn in Q4 2025

Nigeria’s agricultural sector pulled in $167.25 million in capital inflows in 2025, reinforcing its growing relevance in the country’s diversification strategy beyond oil. Fresh data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) highlights a steady, though uneven, investment pattern…

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April 8, 2026

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Zimbabwe Constitutional Crisis: Plan to Scrap Presidential Elections Sparks Political Uproar

Zimbabwe is heading into a fresh political storm as proposed constitutional reforms threaten to scrap presidential elections, deepening divisions between the ruling Zanu-PF party and opposition groups. The controversial move has triggered fears of democratic erosion, with critics warning that…

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April 8, 2026

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Kholo Capital & Tensai Back R275 Million Isambane Mining Buyout in South Africa

Kholo Capital and Tensai Private Equity have injected R275 million in mezzanine debt to power a landmark management buyout of Isambane Mining, signaling renewed investor confidence in South Africa’s mining services sector. The deal gives Isambane’s leadership team full ownership…

Published by ttybrandafrica
April 7, 2026

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Kanye West Banned From UK: Wireless Festival Cancelled After Antisemitism Backlash Sparks Global Outrage

Global music icon Kanye West, also known as Ye, has been blocked from entering the United Kingdom, forcing the sudden cancellation of the highly anticipated Wireless Festival. Authorities in the UK withdrew Ye’s electronic travel authorization (ETA), according to organizers…

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April 7, 2026

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Afreximbank Launches $10bn Gulf Crisis Response Programme to Protect Africa & CARICOM Economies

Afreximbank has approved a $10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme to shield African and CARICOM economies from escalating shocks linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict. The bank moved quickly after its Board of Directors signed off on the intervention…

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April 7, 2026

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Collapsed South African Rail System Makes Comeback, Signaling Relief for Transport Costs and Economy

South Africa’s passenger rail system is showing early signs of recovery as the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa increases monthly trips to around 10 million. This marks a strong rebound from near-zero operational levels five years ago. However, the…

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April 7, 2026

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Kenya Blocks Second Fuel Shipment in Mombasa as Oil Import Scandal Triggers Major Energy Sector Shake-Up

Kenya has blocked a second fuel shipment at the port of Mombasa as authorities intensify investigations into a widening oil import scandal that has unsettled the country’s energy sector. The decision followed fresh findings tied to irregularities in a government-to-government…

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April 7, 2026

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Morocco Launches $10.8M EXTRALAIT Milk Plant in Kenitra to Strengthen Agri-Food Industry and Food Security

Morocco has taken a major step in strengthening its agri-food sector with the launch of a new milk production facility in Morocco. The government inaugurated the $10.8 million project in Kenitra, marking a fresh push toward industrial growth and food…

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April 7, 2026

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Ethiopia Wheat Prices Jump 28% as Imports Remain Crucial Amid Currency Crisis

Ethiopia’s grain market is facing renewed pressure as prices surged sharply between February 2025 and February 2026, with wheat leading the increase and imports remaining crucial to stabilise supply. According to the Foreign Agricultural Service of the U.S. Department of…

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April 7, 2026