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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…

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April 7, 2026

Creatives

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

News

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

News

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

News

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

News

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

Article

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

Article

Dangote Refinery to Import 13.62 Million Barrels as Crude Shortage Deepens, Fuel Prices May Surge Above ₦1,300/Litre

Nigeria’s oil sector is facing renewed uncertainty as Dangote Petroleum Refinery has concluded plans to import 13.62 million barrels of crude oil for May 2026, despite the Federal Government’s naira-for-crude arrangement aimed at boosting domestic supply. The move reflects a…

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April 7, 2026

Article

57 High-Paying Jobs in South Africa Above R30,000 in 2026

South Africa’s job market is showing subtle but important shifts, with new data revealing that more professions now pay above the national average salary despite modest wage growth. Fresh figures from Statistics South Africa’s Quarterly Employment Survey show that the…

Published by ttybrandafrica
April 7, 2026

Global News

Melvin Benn Defends Kanye West as Pepsi, PayPal, Diageo and Rockstar Withdraw from Wireless Festival

Wireless Festival organisers have confirmed that Kanye West will remain the headline act for the 2026 edition, despite mounting pressure and the withdrawal of major brand sponsors following the announcement. Melvin Benn, managing director of Festival Republic, addressed the growing…

Published by ttybrandafrica
April 7, 2026