Africa News Brief – Saturday, 7 March 2026

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South Africa central bank to redraft risk scenarios as Iran war boosts oil price | Reuters South Africa’s central bank will redraft its risk scenarios for its next rate-setting ‌policy meeting as the widening Middle East conflict pushes. Women in South Africa take up guns and martial arts for protection against gender violence BRONKHORSTSPRUIT, South Africa (AP) — At the command of a female instructor, a line of girls and women, some wearing pink ear protectors,. – Maersk Maersk introduces Emergency Contingency Surcharge from North Europe & Mediterranean to Middle East Gulf, ISC and East Africa effective 6 Mar 2026.

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Women in South Africa take up guns and martial arts for protection against gender violence

BRONKHORSTSPRUIT, South Africa (AP) — At the command of a female instructor, a line of girls and women, some wearing pink ear protectors, ……

Fighting disrupts shipping, threatening Africa trade – World – Chinadaily.com.cn

Disruptions to one of the world’s most critical maritime corridors are beginning to ripple across East Africa following the escalating conflict in ……

South Africa central bank to redraft risk scenarios as Iran war boosts oil price | Reuters

South Africa’s central bank will redraft its risk scenarios for its next rate-setting ‌policy meeting as the widening Middle East conflict pushes ……

Change to Emergency Contingency Surcharge North Europe & Mediterranean to Middle … – Maersk

Maersk introduces Emergency Contingency Surcharge from North Europe & Mediterranean to Middle East Gulf, ISC and East Africa effective 6 Mar 2026….

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