Friday, July 17, 2026

Economy

Why the future of South African manufacturing depends on selling more to neighbors

South Africa’s Industrial Outlook: Leveraging Regional Markets for Growth South Africa’s manufacturing sector has long been a cornerstone of...
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World Bank Director: There is no reason why Nigeria cannot grow at 7-8% annually

Mathew Verghis Assumes Role as World Bank Country Director for Nigeria In July 2025, Mathew Verghis took up the post of World Bank Country Director for Nigeria,...

Despite a robust first quarter, the economic outlook for 2026 is bleak

South Africa’s Economic Outlook for 2026: Modest Growth Amid Rising Fuel Costs South Africa’s economy expanded by 0.5 % in the first quarter of 2026, a...

Economic activity slumps to its lowest level in six months due to fuel prices and interest rate hikes

South African Economic Activity Slows in May as Fuel Prices and Interest Rates Rise South Africa’s economic momentum showed signs of strain in May 2026,...

The Hormuz shock is a wake-up call to reduce structural dependency

Africa’s Vulnerability to Global Shocks: The 2026 Iran War Aftermath Since the outbreak of hostilities in the Persian Gulf on 28 February 2026, African economies have felt the...

Global airlines plan to boost demand for African carbon credits

Connecting Skies and Stoves: How CORSIA Links Aviation Emissions to Clean‑Cooking Projects in Africa When a Japanese businessman sips champagne at 30,000 feet, the contrails trailing...

S&P affirms SA’s rating and reports no disruption in Ramaphosa

S&P Global Affirms South Africa’s Credit Rating Amid Political Calm In a move that underscores growing confidence in the country’s economic trajectory, S&P Global kept...

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