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China & South Africa Deepen Investment Ties amid U.S. Tariff Pressures

When Washington tightened the screws with steep tariffs on South African exports, Pretoria found itself at a crossroads. No longer assured of duty-free access under AGOA, South Africa now confronts.

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World Rhino Day: South Africa Records Drop in Rhino Poaching

South Africa marks World Rhino Day with cautious hope after reporting a decline in poaching, a rare moment of progress in a struggle that has spanned decades. Figures released by.

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South Africa’s Mining and Infrastructure Reforms: A New Chapter in Africa-India Relations

South 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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Bits, Bytes & Regulation: Mapping Africa’s Tech Policy Landscape in 2025

In 2025, regulation sits at the intersection of accelerating technology and fragile public trust. Globally, nations have moved beyond debating whether to regulate digital platforms, artificial intelligence, data flows and.

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Chad’s Constitutional Overhaul and the Global Stakes

In mid-September 2025, Chad’s National Assembly approved constitutional revisions that extend the presidential term from five to seven years and remove term limits, allowing the president to run for office.

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Can Africa Actually Save $5 Trillion by 2050 with 100% Renewable Energy?

According to a new report by Power Shift Africa, titled African Energy Leadership: The Case for 100% Renewable Energy, Africa could save between $3 trillion and $5 trillion, an average.

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India’s Shift to African Oil: Why IOC’s New Strategy Matters for Africa

India’s state-owned refining giant, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), has quietly made a strategic adjustment in its global procurement, favouring West African and Middle Eastern crude over U.S. barrels. The move,.

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The Disability Economy: Tapping the Potential of Africa’s Overlooked Workforce

Around the world, the inclusion of persons with disabilities is no longer a narrow human-rights debate: it is a material economic and development imperative. An estimated 1.3 billion people experience.

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Can Africa Pioneer the World’s Next Currency?

With the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) working toward launching a single regional currency by 2027, the quiet, persistent question lingers in policy circles: will other blocs follow,.

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Understanding the AU’s Push for Map Change: Why It is Key for Africa’s Growth

The African Union (AU) has officially thrown its weight behind a growing global campaign to replace the 16th-century Mercator projection with a more accurate world map — one that finally.

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