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Limpopo Investment Conference surpasses the R120 billion target for 2026, reaching an over R138 billion mark
The sixth Limpopo Investment Conference surpassed its 2026 target by securing over R138 billion in pledges, as Deputy President Paul Mashatile urged leaders to ensure these…
India–Mpumalanga: Building on Trade, Opening New Frontiers
A high-level diplomatic and business visit to Mpumalanga by India’s Consul General highlights opportunities to expand bilateral ties across mining, forestry, renewable energy, AI…
BRICS opens doors to a new business era
Business leaders at the India Today BRICS Roundtable in New Delhi explored cross-border opportunities, highlighting how trade, manufacturing, and investment can drive new growth…
Global shifts give South Africa a chance to turn reform into growth
As global investors reconsider debt-heavy developed markets, South Africa’s progress in electricity supply, logistics, and fiscal repair offers a rare window to drive long-term…
Standard Bank sees property ‘purple patch’ as it joins forces with Java Capital
Standard Bank has teamed up with corporate finance advisory firm Java Capital, anticipating a multi-year revival in South Africa's commercial real estate market despite…
A mansion, a markup and a warning
Steven Bartlett's decision to list his Bishopscourt mansion for R189m—nearly double what he paid two years ago—sparks vital questions about foreign capital and property pricing…
Forget countries; follow the corridors
A new report by Broll Property Group reveals that African real estate investment is shifting away from traditional geographic boundaries toward interconnected investment…
We need an economy capable of creating jobs
South Africa's official unemployment rate stands at 33.6%, highlighting a critical job creation problem rather than just unemployment. This article delves into the structural…
Gaone Segwe
For Gaone Segwe, a home begins long before the walls go up. It starts with an idea, the confidence to invest in it and someone willing to turn possibility into reality. That…
Ethan Gondo
Most students prepare for the world of finance after graduation. Ethan Gondo decided to start shaping it while still at university. At 20, he has become one of South Africa's…
Ghana's gold gamble: Can resource sovereignty coexist with investor confidence?
As gold prices soar and Ghana enjoys record revenues from its vast mineral wealth, the country's government is pursuing an ambitious strategy to ensure more of that wealth…
Talks delay Tanzania's Kabanga nickel investment decision to 2027
Negotiations between the Tanzanian government and Lifezone Metals have prolonged the Final Investment Decision for the Kabanga Nickel Project, now expected in Q1 2027. This…
Integrity is good business: Why corruption avoidance creates competitive advantage
Corruption remains a major barrier to economic growth, despite decades of anti-corruption efforts. This article explores how integrity, beyond mere compliance, is becoming a…
The cost of capital: Redefining Africa’s global opportunity
African economies face significantly higher commercial borrowing rates compared to developed nations, hindering growth and investment. However, a new approach is emerging from…
The Commonwealth's greatest prize lies beyond the games
While the Commonwealth Games capture global attention, the true long-term prize for its 56 nations lies in harnessing its economic network to boost trade, investment, and…