The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents one of the most ambitious economic integration projects in history, aiming to create a single market for goods and services across 54…
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The History of AI Development With AI the front and centre focus of the business, tech and investment world today, many business leaders are racing to adopt AI within their…
Manufacturing in South Africa at Risk The Manufacturing sector in Africa’s largest economy has continued to see a downward spiral with challenges around high energy and transport costs, as well…
Copper prices are sitting near historic highs, driven by electrification, grid upgrades and rising demand from electric vehicles and data infrastructure. For Africa’s copper giants, Zambia and the Democratic Republic…
South Africa’s tourism sector risks a sharp decline in 2026 after record 2025 arrivals (Over 10+ million visitors, boosted by G20 events). Numbeo’s January 2026 Crime Index ranks five SA…
The Lobito Corridor (also known as the Lobito Atlantic Railway or Trans-Africa Corridor) is a major infrastructure project aimed at creating an efficient east-west transport link for critical minerals and…
Conventional wisdom claims we’re amid constant disruption. But much of today’s turbulence reflects aftershocks from a decade-plus of profound shifts across economies, technologies, and societies—not sudden chaos. 2025 exemplified this:…
Mukuru has partnered with Travelex to expand cash payout options for remittance customers across South Africa. The partnership strengthens access to secure and convenient withdrawal points nationwide. Expanding the Payout…
As we enter 2026, the global business landscape is set for intensified disruptions, building on the turbulence of 2025. Trade wars, economic slowdowns in major powers, and geopolitical maneuvering have…
Open Access Data Centres (OADC) plans to expand its footprint in South Africa after receiving regulatory clearance from the South Africa Competition Commission last week. Part of the WIOCC Group,…
