Talking about a revolution in Africa’s creative economy
A new equity company for creatives is set to make strategic investments in intellectual property across the continent’s creative and cultural sector…
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African currencies: The year they didn’t fall over
African currencies are notoriously ‘volatile’. But in an unusual turn of events, all are up against the dollar in the year to date…
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…
Digital payments: Can regulation keep up with innovation?
Africa is redefining financial inclusion through the growth of mobile money and fintech innovation. But it’s critical that regulatory frameworks keep pace…
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The BEE tithe: Paying your way to compliance heaven
A revenue tax to become BEE compliant and score tenders…
‘We are not going to be used as pawns’ – Business for South Africa
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Tax first, investments after
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Behind the economic thinking of Paul Mashatile
How does Deputy President Paul Mashatile believe the economy should…
