South Africa

A wave of violence across Nigeria has claimed multiple lives in recent days, with bandit attacks in Kwara State, a fatal mining collapse in Ebonyi, and the killing of a Nigerian national in South Africa exposing the country's deepening security challenges.

As Oscar Pistorius's parole period continues to spark debate and the Proteas march toward T20 World Cup glory, the region's news cycle reflects a society grappling with justice, celebration, and the complexities of public memory.

Zimbabwe's neighbours saw tens of millions in lottery jackpots contested over the Valentine's Day weekend, with South African draws offering R50 million across multiple games as regional gaming economies expand.

Nigerian lifestyle services startup Eden Life has paused consumer operations, while Airtel launches mobile money push in Nigeria and South Africa's Cell C returns to profitability amid sector-wide restructuring.

South African equities enter Monday trading under pressure following Friday's decline, with market analysts pointing to geopolitical uncertainties and trade policy concerns weighing on investor sentiment.