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Tariffs, Currencies, and Power: Global Markets under Trump 2.0

Since Donald Trump returned to the White House, global markets have entered a landscape defined by unpredictability, recalibration and opportunism. What started as a confidence-fuelled surge in equities and the.

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Nigeria’s Creative Economy Boom: Music, Film, and the Business of Culture

Nigeria’s creative economy has emerged as one of the most dynamic cultural and economic engines on the African continent. Before the end of 2025, the sector is projected to reach.

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How Africa and China Are Transforming Global Development Models Together

Africa’s voice in shaping the global economy is growing louder, and China is listening. From zero-tariff trade to green technology transfers, the deepening partnership between China and Africa signals not.

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South Africa’s Nuclear Ambitions: The Path to Realisation

South Africa has unveiled a transformative R2.23 trillion (US$120–130 billion) energy blueprint, signalling a decisive pivot away from coal towards nuclear and gas. The revised Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) projects.

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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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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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The Impact of South Africa’s Visa Waiver for Estonia

In many countries in Africa, people long for the ease of travelling with nothing but passports, but for citizens of Estonia, this is now a reality. South Africa’s recent decision.

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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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South Africa and Morocco Lead Africa’s Automotive Industry Growth

The African automotive industry is entering a defining phase. According to the International Organisation of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), South Africa and Morocco remain Africa’s top vehicle producers, with 599,755.

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How Digital and AI Technologies Are Revolutionising Africa’s Employment Landscape

Africa stands on the cusp of an unprecedented transformation—one defined by its burgeoning youth population, the disruptive rise of artificial intelligence (AI), and the urgent need to recalibrate its labour.

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