Africa
Ramaphosa refuses to resign over Phala Phala panel report
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President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed South Africans on Monday to declare he will not resign following the Constitutional Court ruling on the Phala Phala matter. He announced plans to seek a judicial review of the independent panel report. The president maintained that he has committed no crime.
The Kenya Revenue Authority has advised salaried individuals that they can still submit annual tax returns via the iTax portal even without employer-issued P9 forms.
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The Kenya Urban Roads Authority has announced a four-month closure of part of Eldoret Road in Nairobi starting May 18 to build a new vehicular bridge over the Nairobi River.
Fertiliser prices in South Africa surged sharply after Iranian-linked forces closed the Strait of Hormuz in late February 2026. Grain farmers now face costs up to 59 percent higher for key inputs like urea, adding pressure to production expenses that already include 30 to 50 percent for fertiliser. Some producers are exploring regenerative practices to reduce reliance on imports.
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Kenya's National Assembly has called for public submissions on the Finance Bill 2026, which proposes new taxes on mobile phones, imported second-hand clothes and digital assets.
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly toured several industrial facilities in 6th of October City and El Sadat City, reaffirming Egypt’s push to strengthen local manufacturing and attract global investment.
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President William Ruto has ordered the revival of school fees payments through the e-Citizen system to boost transparency. Experts and parents complain the move ignores rural economic realities.
Pick n Pay plans labour changes as Boxer reports strong results
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