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In the latest episode of Connecting Africa, CNN’s Victoria Rubadiri visited the Africa Food Show in Cape Town, South Africa, the continents’ largest food show, to see how chefs are bringing their dishes to life. The three-day event serves up the opportunity to immerse in African cuisine, with vendors using the opportunity to build relationships with consumers and distributors […]
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By Kenneth D. Johnson From petrochemicals to lithium to cocoa, these verified projects highlight Africa’s shift from raw exports to industrial value creation — offering compelling opportunities for investors, governments, and development partners. Africa has long struggled to capture value from its abundant natural resources. Today, a clear movement is underway: across energy, critical minerals, and […]
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By Dalu Ajene Africa is endowed with vast natural resources, from fertile agricultural land to abundant minerals and energy reserves. It boasts of having 30% of the world’s mineral reserves, 12% of oil reserves and 8% of its natural gas. Africa is home to vast gold, diamond, cobalt and rare earth minerals crucial for the […]
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With just ten days remaining until the highly anticipated Tourism Investment Forum Africa (TIFA) 2025, the City of uMhlathuze is buzzing with readiness to welcome global investors and business leaders. Scheduled from August 27th to 29th, this year’s forum, themed “Tourism and Infrastructure Investment: Driving Economic Transformation and Enhancing Community Well-Being,” promises a deep dive […]
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Isaac Tongola – Fairtrade Africa CEO Over the last decade, African farmers and workers have done what many thought impossible – reshaping the continent’s trade into a force for good. By leading from the front, they have built resilient systems that have accorded them fairer prices, built stronger communities, and advanced inclusive practices; all emerging […]
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South Africa’s automotive sector is navigating a shifting global trade environment marked by rising competitive pressures, supply chain disruptions, and new policy shocks, including the 30% US tariff on South African imports (including exports of vehicles and parts). These developments threaten export competitiveness and highlight the sector’s vulnerability to market concentration. However, according to Luthando […]
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By Dean Muruven, Associate Director, Boston Consulting Group, Johannesburg The China Development Bank and Development Bank of Southern Africa recently signed a $293 million loan facility agreement to support infrastructure development across Africa. As African governments begin to plan to access this facility to address their infrastructure needs, a key consideration will be whether Africa’s […]
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West Africa stands at a defining crossroads. As global aid recedes and trade alliances shift, West Africa is being challenged to take ownership of its economic future through industrialisation, infrastructure development intra-regional trade, and strategic global trade expansion. To address these challenges, stakeholders from across the region will convene in Lagos from 21-23 October for […]
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Gen AI presents Africa with a significant opportunity to unlock up to $100 billion in annual economic value across multiple sectors. Key industries like banking, retail, CPG, telecommunications, insurance, mining, heavy industry and energy, and the public sector are poised for substantial impact. While the potential is immense, African organisations face challenges in scaling Gen […]
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History suggests that in an environment of low growth and high inflation, stocks may not perform as poorly as investors fear. By Duncan Lamont, CFA, Head of Strategic Research at Schroders. Fears are rising that the global economy could be heading in a stagflationary direction – one where economic growth is weak and inflation high. Tensions […]
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