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Love gone wrong: scammers exploit online romance
As Africa goes digital, a darker trend is emerging: romance scams that prey on trust and loneliness. From scam centres to AI fakery, no-one…
Data currents: South African trade
With Trump tariffs on the cards, South Africa’s trade is in the spotlight. How has it shaped up over the past 15 years? Here’s…
Rethinking diversification in a fragmented global economy
Geopolitical tensions and expectations of persistently high inflation are rewriting the relationship between bonds and equities, prompting a rethink of what goes into a…
Africa: a continent of limitless potential
Standard Bank’s Keep Growing campaign is a promise to embrace the journey of growth with customers.…
S&P flags risks, but Africa remains resilient
Africa faces debt pressure and trade risks, but growth and stable ratings show resilience. S&P Global sees downside risks as financial conditions tighten…
How a 100-year-old railway is becoming an African lifeline
The $10bn refurb of Angola’s Lobito Corridor is increasingly urgent as copper prices soar…
How Old Mutual backs Africa’s boldest innovators
Innovation doesn’t need to be imported into the continent; it needs to be ignited. Enter Old Mutual’s NEXT176: backing tech-driven African ideas with African…
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Most investors confuse familiarity with understanding. Your true circle of…
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Perpetual futures were born in crypto’s permissionless fringe. Now regulators…
How Shari’ah investing internalises ESG
While ESG and Shari’ah investing share many ethical principles, Shari’ah’s…
