By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Businessday
Calgro M3, a South African property developer, saw its half-year earnings per share fall by 4.7%, hit by economic difficulties and declining household purchasing power in the housing market. Its memorial parks business nevertheless grew, with revenue up 20%, according to Business Day TV.
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Sixty vulnerable households in Tonkpi are receiving food aid, financial support and training to set up income-generating activities under the « Popote familiale 2026 » project. Food kits for the fifth month were distributed in Man, according to the Ivorian Press Agency.
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast · Source: Aip ·
Helen Zille says South Africa’s Democratic Alliance is targeting 490,000 votes in Johannesburg to secure a municipal majority, while ruling out a coalition with the EFF or MK party. Polls put the party at 35%, against 21.8% for the ANC, according to BusinessDay.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: Businessday ·
South Africa’s Democratic Alliance is asking Eskom to justify adding 41.4 billion rand to existing contracts. The party is seeking explanations before any 8.83% increase in electricity tariffs, according to MaroelaMedia, which cites its position.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: Maroelamedia ·
In N’Djamena, a lot of 100 cola nuts now sells for 20,000 CFA francs, up from 15,000 previously, while the price of a crate of red cola has risen from 12,000 to 15,000 CFA francs. Retailers sell each nut for between 150 and 250 CFA francs, a rise traders attribute to storage difficulties and transport costs, Ndjamenaactu reports.
🇹🇩 Chad · Source: Ndjamenaactu ·
Ramaphosa signals possible fuel price relief in South AfricaSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa raised the possibility of fuel price relief and warned that the country could lose its AGOA trade benefits with the United States ahead of the 4 November municipal elections. He made the remarks in Johannesburg on 19 October during an exchange with journalists, according to the Daily Maverick.
Zambia reports technological progress in its minesZambia has made technological progress in the mining sector, with increased investment and improved management at local companies, Acting Minister of Mines and Minerals Development Gilbert Siame said. He was speaking at the opening of the third Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka in Lusaka.The week in Africa
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