Africa

Businessman Who Shot His Wife to Death Thinking She Was an Intruder Gets Only 12 Years in Prison

A South African businessman was sentenced to 12 years in prison for shooting his wife to death after he mistook her for an intruder in their home.


Tesla Slashes EV Prices in China, Germany and Other Countries in Europe as Sales Drop

Tesla has implemented price reductions in key markets such as China, Germany, and other European countries, following similar cuts in the United States...

Moderna Pauses Kenya Plant Plan After Losing $1 Billion as COVID-19 Vaccine Demand Slumps

Moderna announced on Thursday that it has decided to halt its plans to construct a vaccine manufacturing facility in Kenya due to a decrease in demand for COVID-19 vaccines after the pandemic...

Former CEO Shoots Himself to Commit Suicide After Receiving $25 Million Record-Breaking Fine for Fraud at Steinhoff

After being notified of an arrest warrant against him, a former CEO of Steinhoff was found dead in what authorities suspect to be a suicide...


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Top deals of the day - Mergers & Acquisitions
The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Thursday including Sigma Alimentos, Fastjet, Rostelecom, DNB, Caixabank, Cyfrowy Polsat, America Movil, Alitalia, Telecom Itali
Lonrho sells whole stake in Fastjet for GBP1.49 million
African airline holding company Fastjet PLC said Lonrho Ltd, its largest shareholder, had put up for sale of its entire stake in the company. Lonrho would be raising GBP1.49 million from the exit.
Ugandan energy distributor Umeme secures USD190 million fund
Ugandan energy company Umeme Ltd. obtained USD190 million in funding from the International Finance Corporation, Standard Chartered Bank and Stanbic bank. The long-term loan would be used for the comp
Glencore Xstrata to debut on the Johannesburg bourse
With an expectation of strong demand for its shares in the market, Glencore Xstrata would be making its market debut in the Johannesburg bourse today.
Vodacom to grow in South African market
South African wireless operator Vodacom had laid out plans to increase its investments through increased pace of network upgrades according to its Chief Executive Officer Shameer Joosub.
Kenya's Eurobond issue to upgrade country's infrastructure
Kenya's Treasury Secretary Henry Rotich confirms the sale of as much as USD2 billion worth of Eurobonds for the country's debt payments and energy projects.
Zambian government cancels work permit of Konkola's CEO
Because of comments considered as arrogant as against the government, the work permit of Konkola Copper Mines CEO has been cancelled and he would be barred entry into the country.
Financing limitations impedes success of African tech startups- report
Limitations on funding had prevented technology startups in Africa to grow, according to a Reuters report.
Seplat Petroleum Development Co mulls listing on two stock exchanges
Seplat Petroleum Development Co said it planned a dual stock listing for the Nigerian oil firm.
Standard Bank confirms sale of London trading unit
Johannesburg-based Standard Bank said it would be selling its London-based trading unit to a yet-unconfirmed buyer.
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