David Thomas

Editor of African Business.

Politics

Jun 2nd, 2026

Xenophobia: South Africa’s shame rears its head again

By David Thomas

Quick Reads

May 29th, 2026

Akinwumi Adesina to chair Botswana and De Beers diamond fund

By David Thomas

WHO declares Ebola outbreak an international health crisis

Politics

May 18th, 2026

WHO declares Ebola outbreak an international health crisis

By David Thomas

South Africa’s AI policy withdrawn after AI-generated citations found

Technology

Apr 27th, 2026

South Africa’s AI policy withdrawn after AI-generated citations found

By David Thomas

Ramaphosa to attend F1 Grand Prix to lobby for South African race

Business

Apr 24th, 2026

Ramaphosa to attend F1 Grand Prix to lobby for South African race

By David Thomas

US can broker Saudi-UAE pact to end Sudan war: Crisis Group

Politics

Apr 14th, 2026

US can broker Saudi-UAE pact to end Sudan war: Crisis Group

By David Thomas

Finance

Apr 10th, 2026

DRC raises $1.25bn in first eurobond issue

By David Thomas

Business

Feb 4th, 2026

Trump extends AGOA by a year – but wants more US benefits

By David Thomas

African Union sends mixed messages on Uganda election

Politics

Jan 19th, 2026

African Union sends mixed messages on Uganda election

By David Thomas

Senate foreign relations chair: South Africa is a US adversary

Politics

Jan 13th, 2026

Senate foreign relations chair: South Africa is a US adversary

By David Thomas

African Growth and Opportunity Act extension passes US House

Business

Jan 13th, 2026

African Growth and Opportunity Act extension passes US House

By David Thomas

Vodacom snaps up 20% more of Safaricom in $2.1bn deal

Business

Dec 4th, 2025

Vodacom snaps up 20% more of Safaricom in $2.1bn deal

By David Thomas