South Africa’s Renewed Currency Confidence
15/12/2025South Africa’s currency recently gained ground in early trade, supported by higher gold prices, as local investors look to the year’s last bit of economic data for clues on the.
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Sustainability
Economic Impacts of South Africa’s Strong Rand on Global Markets
12/12/2025South Africa’s rand (ZAR) in mid-December 2025 traded around 16.85 to 17.10 per US dollar, reflecting a 5.66% appreciation over the past year. This resurgence is tied to a combination.
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Science
Why Africa Must Tackle the $12 Billion Loss in GDP Due to Malaria
23/10/2025While Africa is home to some of the world’s most dynamic and rapidly growing economies, malaria remains a persistent challenge. A handful of countries have successfully eliminated the disease, with.
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Environment
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Africa’s Green Future: Decoding the EU’s €545 Million Strategic Investment
30/09/2025A new chapter in Africa’s energy story is being written, not with borders, but with grids, solar fields, and wind farms. The European Union’s recent announcement of a €545 million.
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Infrastructure
South Africa’s Mining and Infrastructure Reforms: A New Chapter in Africa-India Relations
22/09/2025South Africa’s decision to liberalise its mining sector and accelerate the privatisation of transport infrastructure is reshaping not just its domestic economy, but also the future of African competitiveness on.
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Trade and Investment
Kenya and Uganda Deepen Trade Ties as U.S. Tariffs Reshape Africa’s Global Position
02/09/2025In July 2025, Donald Trump’s administration imposed sweeping tariffs on African exports, raising taxes by 10% across the board and up to 50% for selected nations. While South Africa, Nigeria,.
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Global Development
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Remittances vs. Aid: Which Truly Fuels Africa’s Development?
28/08/2025When Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, one of his earliest moves was to slash billions of dollars in foreign aid, a decision that sparked a.
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Africa’s Regional Blocs: Can ECOWAS, EAC, and SADC Deliver?
30/04/2025Africa’s pursuit of regional integration has long been a central theme in its development narrative. The continent’s regional blocs—ECOWAS in West Africa, EAC in East Africa, and SADC in Southern.
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UN Day
Honouring the Rise of Women Judges Across Africa
10/03/2025For centuries, courtrooms across Africa were dominated by men, with women largely excluded from decision-making roles in the judiciary. The legal system reflected deep-rooted gender inequalities, limiting women’s participation in.
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Tourism Africa
Showcasing Lesotho’s Hidden Gem
28/06/2024Have you ever wondered what lies beyond the well-trodden paths of mainstream tourist destinations in the heart of Southern Africa, the Kingdom of Lesotho is a land of unparalleled beauty,.
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