by afrikanfrontier | Apr 17, 2024 | News, Politics
A coalition of 11 South African opposition parties, united in their goal to displace the African National Congress (ANC) in the upcoming election, is facing the threat of division after its two largest members hinted at the possibility of co-governing with the ruling...
by afrikanfrontier | Apr 17, 2024 | News, Politics
Chad’s interim president, Mahamat Deby, who assumed power following his father’s death, is set to contest the upcoming presidential elections without facing any significant opposition. Deby, a military general, has been at the helm of the central African...
by afrikanfrontier | Apr 17, 2024 | Business, News
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the world’s leading cobalt producer, is seeking guidance from international industry organisations on strategies to increase the price of the battery metal. Among the measures under consideration is the implementation of...
by afrikanfrontier | Apr 17, 2024 | Business, Finance, News
Zimbabwe’s currency, the ZiG, has seen a notable strengthening this week as an increasing number of companies transition their payment systems to the unit. In a bid to mitigate volatility, authorities have pegged the ZiG to the price of gold. Additionally,...
by afrikanfrontier | Apr 17, 2024 | News, Politics
South Africa stands at a crossroads as it approaches the upcoming May 29 election, with political uncertainty fueling investor anxiety. Opinion polls indicate a historic shift, with the African National Congress (ANC) projected to receive less than 50% support for the...