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Can Industrialisation Drive Africa’s Economic Renaissance?

Industrialisation has long been at the heart of economic transformation worldwide. In the African context, it represents far more than an economic strategy: it is the beacon that might illuminate.

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South Africa’s Automotive Rebirth: Can New Policy Deliver Competitive Revival?

The announcement by the South African government that it will publish a new automotive policy by the end of February 2026 signals a pivotal moment for the nation’s industrial ambitions..

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Rand Strength: Economic Implications for South Africa

The South African rand has approached the R16-per-dollar mark, trading between R16.05 and R16.18 as bullion prices soared past $5,000 per ounce. This is not just a technical milestone. It.

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Analysing the Landmark Nedbank Bid for Kenya’s NCBA Bank

South Africa’s Nedbank Group is offering to acquire a 66% controlling stake in Kenya’s NCBA Group. The 13.9 billion rand (approximately $856 million) cash-and-stock transaction is a strategic bet on.

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Investment Holdings and Currency Localisation Reshaping Ethiopia’s Economy

Ethiopia has decided to handle the production of its national currency, the Ethiopian Birr, in an effort to foster its sovereignty, institutional power, economy and its continuous development.   The.

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Nigeria Unveils National Carbon Market Framework

Nigeria has officially launched its National Carbon Market Framework (NCMF), marking a significant milestone in the country’s climate strategy and economic diversification agenda. Expected to generate between $2.5 billion and.

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Why 2026 Could Be Africa’s Breakthrough Year for Clean Energy

The global energy transition has reached a pivotal inflection point. In 2025, renewable energy accounted for more than 92 per cent of new electricity generation capacity added worldwide, driven predominantly.

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Africa’s Rail Powering the Next Phase of Economic Growth

Trains are returning to the centre of Africa’s economic advancement. From high-speed passenger rail in North Africa to freight corridors unlocking landlocked economies, rail transport is once again shaping how.

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The Rand’s Rise and Its Message for South Africa’s Economy

The South African rand’s recently gained against the U.S. dollar as a result of a rise in the prices of precious metals, a key export component for the nation on.

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South Africa’s Inflation Cooldown and the Case for More Rate Cuts

South Africa’s headline inflation eased to 3.5% year-on-year in November 2025, marking the first decline in three months and positioning the country within the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) target.

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