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...

Aramex Redesigns Operating Model to Capture Growth Opportunities in a Fast-changing Industry

Aramex has today announced adopting a new operating model with the strategic objective of enhancing customer service levels and...

In South African rural areas, Covid-19 has worsened water problem

Although the country’s Constitution enshrines the right to safe drinking water for all, millions of South Africans do not...

TVS Motor Company expands and strengthens its presence in South Africa

TVS Motor Company, a reputed two-wheeler and three-wheeler manufacturer globally, today announced their new distribution partnership with ETG Logistics...

P&O Maritime Logistics and IO Materials Services (IOMS) bring revolutionary cargo system to Africa...

Today, P&O Maritime Logistics and Nigerian firm IO Materials Services (IOMS) jointly announce the launch of the new ‘FlexDELIVERY™’...

Naivasha depot to boost regional competitiveness

The full operationalization of the Naivasha Container Inland Depot is expected to boost and promote economic potential and business...

Nigerian Chamber of Shipping becomes full ICS member

The Nigerian Chamber of Shipping has today become a full member of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). Guy Platten,...

Belt and Road Initiative fulfills UN Charter spirit, says expert

There is a fulfillment of the United Nations (UN) Charter spirit in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), said...

Embraer’s Eve and Kenya Airways partner on the future of Urban Air Mobility

Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions (“Eve”) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kenya Airways PLC, the flag carrier...

South Africa urged to fix energy, logistics challenges

South Africa risks losing its its position as the gateway to the continent unless it fix its energy and...

DP World strengthens African business in H1 2021

DP World reported 7.5 percent growth in revenue in the Middle East, Europe and Africa regions to $3.1 billion...

Tanker acquisition matching dynamic West Africa market

Global oil and shipping group Monjasa acquires the 25,117-dwt flexi tanker Monjasa Trader (formerly named Neste) as new combined...

Silk Way West Airlines expands its footprint into Africa

Silk Way West Airlines continues to widen its network across the world. The carrier has signed an interline agreement...

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