Umm Qasr Port Faces Operational Challenges Amid Regional Tensions
The deep‑water port of Umm Qasr, Iraq’s primary gateway for containerised trade and a vital conduit...
Ethiopia’s Industrial Parks: Progress, Promise, and Challenges
The Hawassa Industrial Park (HIP), located roughly 280 km south of Addis Ababa, broke ground in July 2015. Backed by...
Former IDAC Head Calls for Stronger Oversight
Andrea Johnson, the former head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), spoke after six days of testimony...
South African Reserve Bank Busy Week: Rate Hold, New Settlement Currency and Key Economic Data
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) surprised markets last Thursday...
The Rand’s Slide After SARB’s Hold
What Happened on Friday Morning
The South African rand edged toward the R17 mark on Friday morning, extending its losses...