Growth dominated conversations at the 2026 Africa Business Convention (ABC), but speakers were quick to move away from lofty rhetoric, insisting that Africa’s next phase of economic expansion will depend …
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South African rand strengthens after Friday’s sharp decline
South Africa’s rand firmed on Monday, clawing back part of the heavy losses recorded in the previous trading session, as investors reassessed movements in global commodity prices and emerging market …
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AI Seen as Key Driver of AfCFTA Success and Africa’s Future Trade Growth, Experts Say
Artificial intelligence will play a central role in determining the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area and shaping the future of cross-border commerce across the continent, according to …
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Vodacom Moves to Take Control of Safaricom in $2.1 Billion Deal as Kenya Sells Stake
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminSouth Africa’s biggest mobile operator, Vodacom Group, has announced a major step to increase its presence in Africa with a plan to take control of Safaricom, East Africa’s largest telecoms …