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UNCCD COP17 Opens in Mongolia, Puts Land Restoration Financing on the Global Agenda
The 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) officially opened in Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on…
Rand Firms, Naira Holds Steady, JSE Near Record Highs — Africa's Markets Snapshot for August 14, 2026
Johannesburg / Lagos — 14 August 2026 African currencies and equities closed out the week on largely steady footing, with South Africa’s…
South Africa's Economy Sends Mixed Signals as Unemployment Hits 33.6%, Even as Spending Data Shows Signs of Life
Johannesburg — 14 August 2026 South Africa’s economy delivered one of its more contradictory weeks in recent memory: a headline unemployment rate…
The 30% Surge: Why Chinese Carmakers Are Winning in Mexico Despite Global Trade Barriers
Mexico City, Mexico At a time when tariffs, trade disputes and geopolitical tensions dominate global headlines, one development is quietly challenging conventional…
When Oil Crosses $90: Why One Price Can Change Economies Around the World
Global Energy Markets | 20 July 2026 Oil prices have climbed above $90 per barrel, reaching their highest level in more than…