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Why South Africa’s Car Market Is Roaring Back in 2025

South Africa’s new-vehicle market in 2025 has moved decisively from recovery to expansion, with domestic sales now tracking to surpass pre-pandemic levels for the first time since 2019. Industry bodies.

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E1 World Championship Debuts in Lagos as Team Brazil Triumphs

The E1 World Championship, the first all-electric powerboat racing series, took to the waters of Lagos from 4–5 October 2025, marking a defining moment in its global expansion. More than.

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Waiting on AGOA: How Currency Markets Brace for Trade Shock in Africa

Global markets often react to policy decisions long before their full economic effects are felt. For many African economies, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has functioned for a.

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Dr. Ken Giami and Africa’s Unfolding Story

I still remember the first time I met Dr. Ken Giami. It was a quiet evening years ago, and our conversation turned naturally to the future of Africa. At a.

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Ethiopia’s $10 Billion Investment in Bishoftu Airport

Anyone who has passed through Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport knows the scene: shoulder-to-shoulder crowds, long security lines, and departure halls struggling under the weight of success. Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s.

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South Africa’s Manufacturing Recovers as PMI Hits Year’s High

South Africa’s manufacturing sector showed renewed signs of strength in September, with the seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to 52.2 points from 49.5 in August. This marked.

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Africa’s Untapped Billions: Why Books Could Be the Next Big Industry

Step into the McMillan Memorial Library in Nairobi and you encounter bookshelves and a metaphor for Africa’s greatest missed opportunity. For over 90 years, this landmark has stood as a.

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Africa’s Startup Acceleration: Lessons from the Big Four

In the first half of 2025, the African startup ecosystem appears to have regained momentum, with disclosed funding surging and investor confidence returning. Yet behind the positive numbers lies a.

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South Africa Records Q2 FDI Exodus as Anglo Spins Off

South Africa has recorded a swing in foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows of $4.26 billion in the second quarter of 2025, according to the South African Reserve Bank (SARB). This.

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What Does Minimum Wage Tell Us About Africa’s Economic Future?

When you think about the minimum wage, the concept seems simple: it’s the lowest pay a worker should legally earn to cover basic needs like food, shelter, and healthcare. But.

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