Economic Policies

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South Africa’s Vodacom takes control of East Africa’s biggest telecoms company in $2.4 billion deal

South Africa’s Vodacom takes control of East Africa’s b...

South Africa’s largest mobile operator, Vodacom Group Ltd., is set to take contr...

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Ukraine wants to harm Russia from West Africa VP of the BRICS Alliance claims

Ukraine wants to harm Russia from West Africa VP of the...

Africa’s stake in international conflicts, specifically, the Russia-Ukraine war,...

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G-20: US drops South Africa, names replacement as tensions deepen

G-20: US drops South Africa, names replacement as tensi...

The United States has confirmed that it will not invite South Africa to the 2026...

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Festive scams and SIM-swap fraud threaten Africa’s $81 billion mobile-money industry

Festive scams and SIM-swap fraud threaten Africa’s $81 ...

Mobile-money platforms across Africa processed roughly $81 billion in transactio...

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Ghana delivers its strongest economic signal in years as inflation falls for the 11th time

Ghana delivers its strongest economic signal in years a...

According to figures issued on Wednesday by the Ghana Statistical Service, the c...

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Boeing to build aircraft maintenance facility in Nigeria under new agreement

Boeing to build aircraft maintenance facility in Nigeri...

Nigeria has moved to reposition West Africa as a key player in the global aviati...

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After years of controversy, South Africa’s most scrutinised advisory firm is quietly repairing its reputation

After years of controversy, South Africa’s most scrutin...

After years of reputational damage tied to state-capture controversies, McKinsey...

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Africa’s top oil producer opens 50 oil and gas blocks in $10 billion investment push

Africa’s top oil producer opens 50 oil and gas blocks i...

Nigeria has opened 50 oil and gas blocks, targeting $10 billion in investment an...

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After years of delay, $24 billion iron ore mine in West African nation ships first cargo to China

After years of delay, $24 billion iron ore mine in West...

After years of suspension, policy resets and infrastructure rebuilding, Guinea’s...

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Two African fintech startups go public in November, marking the first IPOs since the pre-pandemic era

Two African fintech startups go public in November, mar...

Two fintech startups went public on the continent in November 2025, marking the ...

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Prada seals $1.38 billion deal to take full control of Versace

Prada seals $1.38 billion deal to take full control of ...

Prada has completed a $1.38 billion acquisition of Versace, bringing two of Ital...

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South Africa could unlock $293 billion for infrastructure with financial system overhaul

South Africa could unlock $293 billion for infrastructu...

South Africa could unlock as much as 5 trillion rand ($293 billion) in infrastru...

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Top 10 major African cities with the highest purchasing power as the year ends

Top 10 major African cities with the highest purchasing...

A high purchasing power in African cities can be seen as an important component ...

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UK considers keeping $1 billion pledge alive with South Africa amid slow energy transition

UK considers keeping $1 billion pledge alive with South...

The United Kingdom is considering extending a $1 billion debt guarantee for Sout...

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Canadian mining firm fires up Africa’s largest copper smelter in historic launch

Canadian mining firm fires up Africa’s largest copper s...

Canadian mining giant Ivanhoe Mines has begun heating up its 500,000-tonnes-per-...

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South Africa’s richest man nears $20 billion, handily outperforming other African billionaires

South Africa’s richest man nears $20 billion, handily o...

Johann Rupert, South Africa’s richest man and the second richest person in Afric...

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