By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Bizcommunity
Illustrative image · Magda Ehlers · Pexels · Licence PexelsSouth African citrus producers exported 201 million cartons in 2026, compared with 204 million in 2025, a 1.5% decline. Shipping disruptions to the Middle East and adverse weather affected shipments and production, according to the Southern African Citrus Growers Association cited by Reuters.
French exports to Algeria have recorded an unprecedented decline, particularly in steel and food products. These sectors are being targeted by Algerian authorities amid diplomatic tensions between the two countries, according to Le Monde.
🇩🇿 Algeria · Source: Le Monde ·
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) praises the good organisation of the 2026 local elections by the electoral commission (IEC). According to its spokesperson Motalatale Modiba, it calls for public coalition agreements tailored to each municipality, pending the adoption of a law by Parliament.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: SABC News ·
The City of Cape Town is asking residents and businesses to reduce water consumption by at least 10% during summer, as usage reaches 912 million litres a day. Dam levels are at 71.7%, 15% lower than a year ago, according to the municipality.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: Bizcommunity ·
Nimba Mining Company CEO Patrice L’Huillier announced at the Simandou Mining Summit, launched on 11 November in Kassa, that the Tinguilinta mine had passed 8 million tonnes of bauxite, with a target of 10 million tonnes in 2026 and more than 14 million in 2027. The company employs 500 workers and 1,500 subcontractors, 98% of them Guineans, according to Mosaiqueguinee.
🇬🇳 Guinea · Source: Mosaiqueguinee ·
ANC loses 15 points but keeps RamaphosaSouth Africa’s ANC lost 15 points of the vote to 31% in local elections, while its spokesperson said Cyril Ramaphosa would remain president. The party leadership must examine the setback and negotiate coalitions in municipalities without a majority, according to ANC’s Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri.
Chapo presents Mozambican projects to Turkish investorsMozambican President Daniel Chapo presented projects in gas, energy, transport, agriculture and tourism to Turkish investors. The meeting, held on the sidelines of COP31 in Antalya, aimed to attract capital to Mozambique, according to Carta de Moçambique.The week in Africa
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