While battling Ebola and facing U.S. restrictions, Congo is hit by another deadly bacterial disease

Business Insider AfricaAwogbemila Temitope · 4 November 2026 at 16:48

The Democratic Republic of Congo is confronting multiple health crises as an anthrax outbreak strikes wildlife in the east while the country continues to battle a devastating Ebola epidemic. In response to the Ebola outbreak, the U.S. has introduced strict new travel rules requiring air travellers…
— Business Insider Africa

Read the full story on Business Insider Africa

This story was written and published by Business Insider Africa. Business.co.za shows its headline and teaser from the publisher’s RSS feed and links to the original.

What business people are saying

No comments yet. Be the first.

More in Markets & investing

All →

Business Insider Africa2 d ago

Billionaire Mohamed Mansour to open $150 million auto plant in 2027 as Egypt races to become regional automotive manufacturing hub

Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Mansour’s automotive business is targeting the first quarter of 2027 to complete construction of a $150 million electric vehicle manufacturing plant in 6th of October City, as the country steps up efforts to establish a domestic automotive industry.

Markets & investing Read on Business Insider Africa ↗

Business Insider Africa2 d ago

OPay’s $4 billion New York listing stalls after China inquiry, putting its US IPO and planned Standard Bank investment on hold

OPay’s planned $304 million US listing has stalled after a regulatory inquiry that was later linked to China, disrupting the Nigeria-focused fintech’s attempt to enter the New York market at a valuation of about $4 billion.

Markets & investing Read on Business Insider Africa ↗

African Law & Business2 d ago

Laprophan buys major Moroccan pharmacy player

The deal comes as part of the Casablanca-based entity’s expansion strategy and follows a trio of earlier pharmaceutical acquisitions over the last three years.

Markets & investing Read on African Law & Business ↗

Business Insider Africa2 d ago

Trump’s visa intervention brings Ghanaian mother to New York to seek justice for son, 15, shot dead on way to school

Doris Adu Gyamfi, the mother of a 15-year-old Ghanaian boy fatally shot in New York, has arrived in the city to attend his funeral and seek justice, six days after he was killed on his way to school.

Markets & investing Read on Business Insider Africa ↗

Moneyweb2 d ago

What is shaping South Africa’s gaming landscape?

Raymond Ledwaba, CEO of ITTHYNK Gaming, discusses the local gaming industry, opportunities, esports careers and challenges facing local developers.

Markets & investing Read on Moneyweb ↗

Moneyweb2 d ago

Gaming collectibles gain traction in the auction market

Joff van Reenen, chair of the South African Institute of Auctioneers, unpacks the valuation of rare gaming collectibles and how collectors can maximise the value of their assets.

Markets & investing Read on Moneyweb ↗