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Africa’s Sovereign Wealth Funds: What 2025 Holds for Investment

Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) are a key instrument in the economic strategies of countries around the world, including Africa. These state-owned investment funds, which typically manage surplus capital, have increasingly.

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Economic Reforms in Africa: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges for Growth

Africa is embarking on a transformative journey, marked by bold economic reforms that reflect the continent’s immense potential. With favourable business interest rates, countries across Africa are experiencing an influx.

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The Economic Impact of the African Music Industry

The economic impact of the African music industry is both significant and expanding, driven by the rise of music streaming platforms and the increasing global appeal of African musical genres..

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South Africa’s Economy: Sights and Sounds of Gauteng

Gauteng is not merely a province; it is the beating heart of South Africa’s economy. As the economic powerhouse of the nation, Gauteng serves as both the financial and industrial.

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Africa’s Taxing Systems: Challenges, Reforms, and Path to Sustainable Growth

Taxes are part of any nation’s economic framework, enabling governments to fund public services, infrastructure, and social programmes. However, tax systems are often characterised by inefficiencies, inequalities, and structural challenges.

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African Creatives Are Redefining the Digital Economy

Africa’s creative industries are key drivers of economic growth, with the creative economy contributing significantly to employment and GDP. From music and film to gaming and fashion, African creators are.

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South Africa Assumes G20 Presidency

South Africa has assumed the presidency of the G20, becoming the first African nation to lead the influential bloc of the world’s largest economies.   “We will use this moment.

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COP29: Africa’s Notes from Baku

The just-concluded United Nations climate change conference (COP29) saw the Africa Group of Negotiators push for an ambitious $1.3 trillion annual climate finance target by 2030, with a broader objective.

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Why Cryptocurrency Adoption is Rising in Africa

Africa is taking significant strides towards integrating cryptocurrency into various sectors, reflecting the continent’s readiness to adapt to the evolving global economy.   Globally, the market capitalisation of cryptocurrencies has.

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Emerging Markets and Commodity Prices: The Effects of Global Conflicts on Local Economies

Global conflicts have long been catalysts for economic upheaval, with emerging markets often bearing the brunt of such disruptions. The intricate relationship between geopolitical tensions and commodity prices significantly influences.

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