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South Africa’s Economic Crossroads: How a Coalition Government Navigates the Perfect Storm

After two decades of covering emerging markets, I've rarely encountered an economy as paradoxical as South Africa's current state. The…

3 weeks ago

Africa’s Warehouses are Full: What’s Driving the Boom?

Africa's industrial landscape is experiencing a remarkable transformation. In the first half of 2025, modern warehouse occupancy across the continent…

3 weeks ago

Amazon Launches Louisiana’s First Same-Day Delivery Hub in Jefferson Parish

Amazon has officially opened the doors to its first-ever same-day delivery site in Louisiana, a move set to significantly accelerate…

3 weeks ago

Walmart’s South African Gambit: The $358 Million Bet That Could Reshape Continental Retail

The announcement came with characteristic Walmart efficiency: a Tuesday morning press release confirming what retail analysts have anticipated since the…

3 weeks ago

Ethiopia Inaugurates Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam as Regional Tensions Persist

Ethiopia officially inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on Tuesday, marking the completion of Africa's largest hydroelectric project and a…

3 weeks ago

Zahid Group’s $1.25 Billion Barloworld Acquisition Gets Green Light

The Competition Tribunal has officially approved the R23 billion (US$1.25 billion) acquisition of Barloworld Limited by a consortium led by…

1 month ago

Mango Airlines Rescue Plan Collapses as Investor Pulls Out

South African low-cost carrier Mango Airlines is now headed for closure after its last potential investor, Ubuntu Air, withdrew from…

1 month ago

Maersk to End Direct U.S.–South Africa Shipping Service, Exporters Face Rising Costs and Delays

In a move set to disrupt South Africa’s trade corridors, global shipping giant Maersk has announced it will discontinue its…

2 months ago

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern in Advanced Merger Talks: A New Era for U.S. Freight Rail?

In a potential game-changing development for the U.S. freight rail industry, Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC)…

2 months ago

Telkom Unveils New Logo and Brand Identity in Strategic Repositioning Drive

Telkom has officially unveiled its refreshed logo and visual identity as part of a broader strategy to modernize its brand…

2 months ago