Tennis legend Boris Becker reveals saucy details of rivalry with Andre Agassi
Boris Becker revealed why Andre Agassi caused him to be "very upset" during their intense rivalry.
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Big blow for Pick n Pay’s golden child
One of the Pick n Pay Group’s best-performing companies, Boxer, is expecting a massive decline in earnings on a per-share basis due to the structure of its listing on the JSE last year.
Read MoreNigeria’s Dangote refinery fires some of its workers
Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery has fired some of its workers, according to a copy of a letter from the company seen by Reuters and an official at the PENGASSAN oil union on Friday.
Read MoreSouth African rand edges down after better-than-expected U.S. data
The South African rand slipped in early trade on Friday, adding to losses late the previous day, when the dollar surged on better-than-forecast U.S. economic data.
Read MoreFinancing Women Entrepreneurs: From the Margins to Africa’s Growth Story
Africa is not short on ambition when it comes to financing women. Across the continent, new grant competitions, special funds, and targeted lending schemes have raised visibility and created momentum. Yet capital flows remain far below potential. The challenge is deeper than money: women’s economic participation is still treated as an add-on rather than embedded in the core architecture of banking
Read MoreProsus’ OLX to buy French classified platform La Centrale in $1.3 billion deal
Online marketplace OLX will buy French motors classified platform La Centrale for 1.1 billion euros ($1.3 billion), its owner Prosus said on Friday.
Read MoreBotswana economy suffers steep contraction in Q2 on diamond sector woes
Botswana’s economic output fell sharply in the second quarter, reflecting a steep decline in output from its key diamond industry, data from the statistics agency showed on Friday.
Read MoreZambia targets narrower budget deficit in 2026
Zambia will aim for a 2026 budget deficit of not more than 2.1% of gross domestic product (GDP), down from a target of 4.6% of GDP this year, its finance minister said on Friday.
Read MoreUS plans to extend Africa trade deal by a year, says Lesotho minister
Lesotho’s trade minister said on Wednesday that the U.S. plans to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which gives the continent preferential access to U.S. markets, by a year, after returning from a visit to Washington.
Read MoreMalawi president concedes election defeat, rival’s supporters celebrate
Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera conceded defeat on Wednesday in this month’s election and pledged to ensure a peaceful transfer of power to his main rival Peter Mutharika, who has built a commanding lead based on results so far.
Read MoreCongo, Rwanda eye October start to security measures under Trump-backed peace deal
Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda agreed to start implementing security measures under a U.S.-mediated deal next month, the countries said in a joint statement, in what would be a key step toward carrying out the peace agreement amid concerns over lack of progress.
Read MoreMauritius picks longstanding IMF economist as its new central bank governor
Mauritius said on Thursday that longstanding International Monetary Fund economist Priscilla Muthoora Thakoor would be its new central bank governor, after the previous governor was asked to step down following divisions at the bank.
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