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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...

RwandAir expands its fleet with a dedicated freighter

RwandAir has today taken delivery of its first dedicated cargo aircraft as the carrier expands its fleet. The Boeing...

First driverless metro in Africa to be built in Egypt

Alstom, global leader in smart and green mobility, has signed a framework agreement with National Authority of Tunnels (NAT),...

Hyundai boasts of solar energy at headoffice, dealerships

Automotive giant Hyundai says its head office in Bedfordview and dealerships across Gauteng now run on solar power a...

Amid food and climate crises, investing in sustainable food cold chains is crucial

As food insecurity and global warming rise, governments, international development partners and industry should invest in sustainable food cold...

AviaPro Consulting simplifies access to aviation consulting

As the first online platform in the world for accessing aviation consulting, AviAnalysis is on a mission to make...

Increase in urban rail could support Africa’s sustainable future-Alstom study

Alstom, global leader in sustainable and green mobility solutions, released a new study today titled, “The Role of Urban...

Depots to face the brunt of container surplus well into 2023-Report

The industry is witnessing a major slump in the order-to-inventory ratio with high inventories but slower demands. According to...

Emirates and Gulf Air Launch Codeshare Partnership

Emirates and Gulf Air have today officially signed a unilateral codeshare partnership, starting this December*. The new agreement will offer...

SeaLead Launches IDEA Service Connecting India and UAE to East Africa

SeaLead has announced the launch of a new service connecting India and the United Arab Emirates to East Africa....

Arise launches Shipping and Logistics to support Pan-African commodity growth

As many African countries transition to develop indigenous industrial and agricultural production sectors, demand is growing for a dedicated...

Kenyans will no longer be required to have visas to visit South Africa

Beginning January  2023 Kenyan travelers will not need visas to visit South Africa, visiting president Cyril Ramaphosa has announced. Holders...

GAC extends European footprint with new office in Algeciras, Spain

Global shipping and logistics provider GAC Group has opened the first of several planned offices in Spain, at the...

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