African markets and business updates

The President made the remarks today while presiding over the national celebrations to mark World Tourism Day 2026 at Mbale Secondary School Grounds in Mbale City, held under the theme “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism.” President Museveni said tourism is among the lucrative service industries, particularly for households with limited land for commercial agriculture, and encouraged communities to position themselves to benefit from the sector’s wide economic multiplier effect.…

The Australian government has announced changes to several temporary visa categories covering international students, skilled workers, tourists and Working Holiday Makers as part of measures to reduce net overseas migration.

Israel’s Economy Minister Nir Barkat has reportedly reconsidered his opposition to Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI’s proposed $4.2 billion acquisition of ZIM, following changes to the transaction and discussions with FIMI. According to Calcalist, Barkat now believes the deal could be approved and has instructed the Economy Ministry’s professional staff to hold another meeting with representatives of […] Israel’s Economy Minister Nir Barkat has reportedly reconsidered his opposition to Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI’s proposed $4.2 billion acquisition of ZIM, following changes to the transaction and discussions with FIMI.…

SATRIX COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEME Satrix MSCI EMG Markets Feeder JSE Code: STXEMG Nsx Code: SXNEMG ISIN: ZAE000246633 Satrix EMG or STXEMG A portfolio in the Satrix Collective Investment Scheme, registered as such in terms of the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act, 45 of 2002. LISTING OF ADDITIONAL […] SATRIX COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEME Satrix MSCI EMG Markets Feeder JSE Code: STXEMG Nsx Code: SXNEMG ISIN: ZAE000246633 Satrix EMG or STXEMG A portfolio in the Satrix Collective Investment Scheme, registered as such in terms of the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act, 45 of 2002.…

SATRIX COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEME Satrix S&P 500 Feeder JSE Code: STX500 Nsx Code: SXN500 ISIN: ZAE000246641 Satrix 500 or STX500 A portfolio in the Satrix Collective Investment Scheme, registered as such in terms of the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act, 45 of 2002. LISTING OF ADDITIONAL Satrix S&P […] SATRIX COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEME Satrix S&P 500 Feeder JSE Code: STX500 Nsx Code: SXN500 ISIN: ZAE000246641 Satrix 500 or STX500 A portfolio in the Satrix Collective Investment Scheme, registered as such in terms of the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act, 45 of 2002.…

Tanzania’s Dar Ventures has partnered with Plug and Play to scale DarE, its programme for built environment tech startups, with applications now open for a new cohort targeting founders across Africa, the Middle East and Europe. Dar Ventures is the venture capital arm of Dar, a top 10 international design firm and founding member of [...] Tanzania’s Dar Ventures has partnered with Plug and Play to scale DarE, its programme for built environment tech startups, with applications now open for a new cohort targeting founders across Africa, the Middle East and Europe.…

SATRIX COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEME Satrix MSCI World Feeder JSE Code: STXWDM Nsx Code: SXNWDM ISIN: ZAE000246104 Satrix WDM or STXWDM A portfolio in the Satrix Collective Investment Scheme, registered as such in terms of the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act, 45 of 2002. LISTING OF ADDITIONAL Satrix MSCI […] SATRIX COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEME Satrix MSCI World Feeder JSE Code: STXWDM Nsx Code: SXNWDM ISIN: ZAE000246104 Satrix WDM or STXWDM A portfolio in the Satrix Collective Investment Scheme, registered as such in terms of the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act, 45 of 2002.…

Elliott Management calls on Northern Star Resources to hold talks with South Africa’s Gold Fields

Central Africa’s banking regulator is taking a closer look at how customer funds move through intermediaries in the region’s expanding digital payments market, after finding that some funds sometimes pass directly through the accounts of payment providers and aggregators. The Central African Banking Commission (COBAC) discussed the issue on September 25, 2026, in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, during the 15th annual meeting between its president and banking and financial industry representatives.…

Kenya is strengthening its defence diplomacy at the United Nations, leveraging strategic partnerships to advance global peace, expand women’s leadership in security, and build specialised capabilities for contemporary peace support operations. A Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) delegation led by the Managing Director, Defence Forces Welfare Services, Major General Edward Rugendo, held a series of high-level engagements with senior United Nations officials and partners in New York on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly.…