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SA pitches itself as Africa’s gateway amid global market turbulence
As South Africa prepares to host the sixth SA Investment Conference, government leaders and economists say global instability, including tension in the Middle East, unexpectedly…
Zambia rethinks its energy future
The government plans to add 1 000MW of solar power to the national grid by 2027, with projects spread across the country
Government commits to more incentives for investment in automotive production
The government will support the industry through the automotive investment scheme
Nigeria’s Dangote offers Zimbabwe hope
But ordinary Zimbabweans driven to cynicism after years of state corruption under the ruling Zanu-PF party are pessimistic
Dangote plans transnational pipeline across Southern Africa
The project could change the production structure of Zimbabwe, with fuel landing at a lesser cost
South Africa-US trade faces uncertain future as Agoa renewal stalls
Business and economic leaders warn that diplomatic tension, tariffs and shifting global alliances could shape whether the country remains part of the renewed agreement
Investors to pump R70.8 billion into KwaZulu-Natal
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has invited new investors to take advantage of opportunities in the ‘rising’ province
New fiscal ship needed to avoid icy waters
South Africa’s debt-to-GDP ratio must drop below 60%, meaning some conditions have to be met – and ensuring state-owned enterprises are effective is a priority
Global tech billionaires eye Zambia’s electric vehicle battery mines
Foreign direct investment into Zambia soared 158% in 2022 to $8.5 billion, creating 74 000 new jobs
State’s developmental role puts procurement at the centre of the economy
To ensure efficiency the public procurement system need to be streamlined, using sound technical processes and tools to improve procedures
Precision is key for the economy in 2022
The year ahead must focus on a fiscal reform interventions, capacity-building and more intentional projects towards poverty eradication
Government gets $2bn more in pledges towards infrastructure development
The New Development Bank pledges billions of dollars towards infrastructure development in South Africa. Implementing infrastructure development is one of the measures the…
Mozambique: Why natural resource finds are more than just a curse
Across countries, we find that FDI inflows driven by new projects in new industries increased by 58% in the two years following a giant discovery
SA takes foreign direct investment hit
South Africa saw a dramatic slow-down in foreign direct investment flows in 2014, mirroring the experience of the rest of the globe.
Malawi in middle of $100m ‘cashgate’ scandal
Foreign donors have suspended £150-million of aid until a scandal allegedly involving civil servants, MPs and businesspeople is cleared up.