South African Reserve Bank goes to court to halt state’s ‘gross over-reach’

Audit says $500m of $2bn funds intended to set up tuna fishing company remains missing

Parliament’s speaker to decide whether MPs can cast their ballots anonymously

Africa-focused broadband group sees continued opportunity in fast-growing cities

Catholic Church report into violence points to 20 villages being ‘completely destroyed’

A report from anti-corruption watchdog raises fears controlling inflation could no longer be a priority

Former UN secretary-general hits at President Kabila over political crisis

Islamist group al-Shabaab claims responsibility for attack in Somali capital

The sector shrinks in importance despite heavy Chinese investment

UN says assistance will run out next month as drought continues

The country’s politicians, lenders and businesses eye opportunities for growth and greater geopolitical influence

Countries exempt from output curb deal highlight challenge facing the cartel

Neighbouring countries are losing patience with the spillover effects of civil war

An area the size of a city is now home to 250,000 people fleeing South Sudan

Cross-border investments by businesses have still not returned to pre-crisis peak

Evolution of modern humans pushed back to 300,000 years ago, based on fossils from Morocco

Worries grow over ruling ANC’s failure to tackle deep-seated blocks on growth

Economists say long-term economic prospects undermined by weak investment

Family accused of using business links to influence government

Reappointment of Brian Molefe at utility divided South Africa’s ruling party

President quashes second challenge in 6 months to remove him as head of state