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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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Morocco Holds Rates Steady at 2.25% Amid Global Uncertainty

In Rabat, Morocco’s central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib, took a cautious yet deliberate step at its September 2025 meeting, opting to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.25 percent. The.

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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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AGOA at Risk: What It Means for African Industries

The African Growth and Opportunity Act, better known as AGOA, was born in 2000 with the hope of being more than just a trade deal. Envisioned under President Bill Clinton,.

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Africa at the UN: From Silent Partner to Global Power Broker

In recent years, each time African leaders took the podium United Nations General Assembly, their words reverberated with unusual clarity. They were not the muted appeals of a continent long.

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Africa’s Solar Take-Off: The Record Import Boom Rewiring the Continent

Over the 12 months to June 2025, imports of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels into Africa reached record levels, driven overwhelmingly by Chinese exports. The scale is striking: total panel imports.

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South Africa’s Changing Trade Alliances May Impact Africa’s Economy

South Africa, Africa’s most industrialised economy, is entering a decisive phase in its global trade posture. The imposition of 30% tariffs on South African exports by the United States in.

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Why Currency Strength Matters for Africa’s Economic Future

In today’s interconnected world, currencies are more than just units of exchange. They are strategic assets that shape trade flows, attract investment, and signal the health of entire economies. For.

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Kenya and Uganda Deepen Trade Ties as U.S. Tariffs Reshape Africa’s Global Position

In 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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Africa’s Diesel Advantage: Powering Growth, Trade, and Stability

Across Africa, diesel is more than just a fuel — it is the heartbeat of economies, the enabler of mobility, and the invisible driver of food supply chains. A single.

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