Wednesday, October 1, 2025

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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 numbers tell a story of cautious optimism: GDP growth...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Launch of revised International Safety Guide for Inland Navigation Tank-barges and Terminals

Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) and the inland navigation sector with the support of the Central Commission for...

SUID CARGO – Launch of South Africa’s Newest Cargo Airline

Suid Cargo Airlines, South Africa’s newest Cargo Airline, will begin non scheduled flights from its hub at OR Tambo...

Kale Logistics, IPCSA release Maritime Single Window whitepaper

Kale Logistics Solutions (Kale) with support of International Port Community System Association (IPCSA) has released a comprehensive whitepaper on...

DP World and Somaliland Government open Berbera Economic Zone

DP World and the Government of Somaliland has inaugurated the new Berbera Economic Zone (BEZ), which along with the...

EU strengthens border control with new ETIAS plan

Travellers visiting Europe from 2024 onwards will be required to obtain an approved ETIAS online prior to their departure.  With over 37...

UK tightens border control in new ETA scheme

Visitors from the Gulf Cooperation Council states, and Jordan, will be the first to benefit from the UK’s new...

BKT launches an exciting new season of Global Trends, completely dedicated to the OTR...

BKT Network, BKT’s own Digital Platform, is proud to present the upcoming new season of its Global Trends format...

Agility Launches Data Center Sites Across Middle East & Africa

Agility Logistics Parks (ALP), a leading developer of industrial and logistics real estate in the Middle East, Africa and South...

Vodacom Business turning problems into new possibilities

From climate change and energy issues to the rising cost to do business in Africa amidst skills shortages and...

World’s top investment migration programs in 2023

The allure of Europe prevails in 2023, with European residence and citizenship by investment programs retaining the top spots...

The link between a strong passports and economic power

As we enter the new year, the latest results from the Henley Passport Index provide fascinating insights into a world characterized...

Impact of COVID-19 on airports and the path to recovery

Airports Council International (ACI) World has published its twelfth quarterly assessment analyzing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, its...

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