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The purchase of Kenya’s NCBA may give Nedbank a fast entry into East Africa, but analysts question the price and potential impact on shareholder…
When political power enters the hunting fields
A leaked recording, court orders and company records point to a high-stakes struggle over a lucrative Okavango hunting concession – and political meddling…
Africa in 2026: Harsh trade realities, yet big growth still possible
US tariffs will add an extra $5bn to African export costs, while China and the Middle East become much bigger players in African FDI…
Africa’s big bet: $15.2bn mobilised for mega-projects
The recent African Investment Forum secured $15.2bn for the continent’s most significant and bankable public-private partnerships…
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Africa could benefit from a rising interest in sport as an asset class. No longer just about recreation, the sector is attracting structured investment…
Barrick blinks as Mali muscles in
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Much of the focus on the recent G20 has been on whether it was a success for South Africa. But what of the continent?…
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