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Strategic infrastructure to boost regional trade and transform lives across rural communities. DP World has expanded its footprint in Rwanda with the inauguration of the Rubavu Logistics Hub in partnership with Rwanda’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM). The opening of the Logistics Hub coincided with the unveiling of a community bridge in Kabeza a […]
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South Africa’s ability to deliver on its ambitious infrastructure vision in the coming years will depend heavily on securing long-term domestic and foreign investment partnerships. With the National Development Plan setting a target to raise infrastructure investment from less than 20% of GDP to at least 30% by 2030 – which translates to more than […]
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Strengthening African agriculture is one of the most powerful levers for advancing global development, according to a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in collaboration with the Paris Peace Forum. The ‘African Agriculture Is the Key to Global Sustainable Development’ report shows that improving productivity in the sector could help achieve between 30% and 50% […]
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Africa has nearly $4 trillion in domestic institutional capital that it can tap for infrastructure investment according to a recent report by leading continental lender, AFC. Held by pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and banks, this capital pool could help bridge the $100 billion plus annual infrastructure investment gap being exacerbated by debt distressed public budgets, rising protectionism as […]
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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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