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Guns, cobalt and sons-in-law: Trump’s shadow diplomacy
The US has taken the opportunity offered by the DRC peace deal to gain a foothold in the race to secure access to critical…
Trump’s lesson for South Africa’s cynical politicians
If you want to know how economics works, the US president provides the answer: do the opposite. His ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ is just one…
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Markets are moving rapidly, driven by major macroeconomic shifts, a weak dollar and AI. Strategy demands nuance, patience and skill…
Africa’s venture revival: Billion-dollar boost signals new hope for start-ups
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No more paper trails: How digital procurement can build Africa’s future
It’s time to move away from paper-based procurement processes and embrace digital options…
New exchange to change terms of trade
Côte d’Ivoire has launched an agricultural commodities exchange – the first of its kind in Francophone West Africa…
Zero tariffs, high stakes: China courts Africa as US retreats
In the wake of Trump’s tariff announcements, Beijing’s offer of zero tariffs to African countries is a well-timed, calculated move…
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