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How to play Africa’s satellite revolution While South Africa obsesses over BEE, low-earth-orbit satellite broadband networks – like Starlink – are beaming high-speed internet across the continent… by Tim Cohen June 12, 2025 News·Pan-African
A Middle East makeover for the African Development Bank? Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah beat four other candidates to become president of the AfDB. He’s got his work cut out for him… by Bram Posthumus June 10, 2025 Pan-African·Profile
Stress and ‘controlled trauma’: Africa’s debt markets in flux The downgrade of Afreximbank is emblematic of a tough few years in Africa’s bond markets… by Tim Cohen June 5, 2025 Economy & Markets·Pan-African
Odds-on favourite: How online betting is cleaning up in Africa The new form of wagering is taking Africa by storm. Are online betting companies worth a punt? Or are they a regulatory risk?… by Tim Cohen June 5, 2025 Pan-African
Chagos islands: How Mauritius can turn a diplomatic triumph into real economic growth Mauritius has regained control of the Chagos islands. This presents an opportunity to fund inclusive development and sustainability initiatives… Dev K (Roshan) BoojihawonSamuel Adomako June 5, 2025 Economy & Markets·Pan-African
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