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Johannesburg / Lagos — 14 August 2026 African currencies and equities closed out the week on largely steady footing, with South Africa’s rand extending a recovery on softer US data and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange sitting just off an all-time high — even as the naira’s dual exchange rate and a wide spread across the […]
Johannesburg — 14 August 2026 South Africa’s economy delivered one of its more contradictory weeks in recent memory: a headline unemployment rate that pushed further past the 30% mark, sitting alongside payment and tourism data suggesting the economy hasn’t stalled entirely — just isn’t translating activity into jobs. The Number That Dominated Statistics South Africa’s
Africa’s financing landscape is entering a defining period as governments, corporates and development finance institutions seek fresh capital to fund infrastructure, industrial expansion and economic transformation. While project announcements often dominate headlines, it is capital mobilisation that ultimately determines whether these initiatives move from concept to execution. Several high-profile transactions are therefore worth close attention,
Africa’s Biggest Capital Raises to Watch in 2026 Read More »
Major infrastructure programmes across Africa are entering a decisive phase as governments, development finance institutions and private investors shift their focus from financing commitments to project delivery. While many of these initiatives have been under development for years, the coming months are expected to bring increased procurement activity, contract awards and implementation milestones. For engineering
Five African Infrastructure Projects Entering Procurement Before Year-End Read More »
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s decision to suspend exports of copper and cobalt concentrates is rapidly reshaping investment priorities across one of the world’s most strategically important mining jurisdictions. While the immediate market reaction has focused on supply disruptions and rising copper prices, the longer-term commercial story lies elsewhere. The policy is creating fresh
DRC Export Ban: Where the Next Mining Contracts Will Emerge Read More »
Mexico City, Mexico At a time when tariffs, trade disputes and geopolitical tensions dominate global headlines, one development is quietly challenging conventional thinking. Chinese carmakers are selling more vehicles in Mexico than ever before. According to industry data, sales of Chinese branded vehicles in Mexico rose by nearly 30 percent during the first half of
The 30% Surge: Why Chinese Carmakers Are Winning in Mexico Despite Global Trade Barriers Read More »
Global Energy Markets | 20 July 2026 Oil prices have climbed above $90 per barrel, reaching their highest level in more than a month as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz raised fresh concerns about global energy supplies. For many people, oil prices appear to be just another financial market headline. They are not. Oil
When Oil Crosses $90: Why One Price Can Change Economies Around the World Read More »
Taipei, Taiwan | 20 July 2026 This is much more than another corporate announcement. It is one of the strongest signals yet about where the global economy may be heading. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, better known as TSMC, expects demand for artificial intelligence chips to remain strong for years, even as questions grow about whether
The $265 Billion AI Bet: Why TSMC Believes the Chip Boom Is Only Beginning Read More »
For years, PayPal and Stripe have competed to shape the future of digital payments. One built one of the world’s most recognised consumer payment brands. The other quietly became the technology powering millions of businesses behind the scenes. Now, the relationship may be changing. Stripe, together with private equity firm Advent International, has made an
For much of the past four decades, the direction of economic policy in many advanced economies seemed settled. Governments sold state-owned enterprises. Markets were expected to allocate resources more efficiently than public institutions. Competition, privatization and deregulation became the defining principles of modern industrial policy. On 16 July 2026, Britain moved in the opposite direction.
The Return of State Ownership? Why Britain’s Steel Decision Matters Far Beyond the UK Read More »