Thursday, October 2, 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...

Benefits of free trade spread far and wide

The benefits of a free-trade zone covering Africa can be amplified with China’s deepening engagement with the continent, analysts...

Expats say Nairobi is best city to settle in Africa

Expatriates have singled out Kenyan capital Nairobi as the best city to settle in Africa, according to  Expat City...

CEVA Logistics expands specialized handling capabilities in Africa with new fish loaders in Ivory...

CEVA Logistics is expanding its African operations and services with the acquisition of two fish loaders for use at...

Maersk intends to form joint venture with Grindrod in South Africa

In order to enhance its capabilities as a global integrator of logistics in South Africa, A. P. Moller -...

Kenya Airways and South African Airways Sign Strategic Partnership Framework

Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways PLC (KQ), has signed a Strategic Partnership Framework today with South African Airways (SAA),...

Want to invest in Africa? Here are top 9 countries to consider

Are you an investor seeking opportunities in Africa? Rand Merchant Bank has release a report showing countries that you...

DP World e-commerce platform Dubuy enters Kenya

DP World in collaboration with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KNCCI), Kenya Export Promotion & Branding...

25 years in South Africa: Rhenus to extend its footprint

Leading global service provider Rhenus South Africa is celebrating 25 years of success in the South African logistics industry....

ASCM Foundation Initiative Aims to Uplift Women in Africa While Helping to Close Supply...

The ASCM Foundation has joined forces with the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief's (PEPFAR) Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free,...

Emirates inks deal with the Seychelles Tourism Board

Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Seychelles Tourism Board at Expo 2020. The agreement reaffirms...

Africa’s commercial airplane fleet projected to grow to 1,560 over the next 20 years

Boeing forecasts that Africa’s airlines will require 1,030 new airplanes by 2040 valued at $160 billion and aftermarket services...

IATA urges countries to work towards restoring global air connectivity

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to use the commitments reached at the ICAO High Level Conference...

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