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Economy

Six months into Iran War there is no end in sight to the conflict

Six Months After a Hypothetical U.S.–Israel Strike on Iran: A Scenario Analysis In early 2024 commentators began to speculate...
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West Africa: gold rush reshapes the mining market [Business Africa]

Global Gold Surge Shapes West African Investment In the first quarter of 2026, worldwide demand for gold reached 1,231 tonnes, translating to a market value of...

DR Congo: Government bans export of copper and cobalt concentrates

DRC Bans Export of Copper and Cobalt Concentrates to Boost Domestic Processing The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced an immediate ban on the...

IMF completes reviews in Egypt unlocking $1.8 billion

IMF Completes Reviews, Unlocks $1.8 Billion for Egypt’s Reform Agenda On Thursday the International Monetary Fund announced that it had finished two reviews of Egypt’s existing...

How African family businesses increase their wealth

How African Family Businesses Evolve into Pan‑African and Global Enterprises Family‑owned firms remain a cornerstone of Africa’s private sector, contributing an estimated 60 % of GDP**...

South Africa needs to find new markets

South Africa Faces New US Tariff Pressure but Sees Paths to Diversification On Friday, President Donald Trump announced a sweeping 12.5 % tariff on imports from...

Iran war paralyses neighbouring Iraq’s crucial Umm Qasr port

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...

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