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Making blended finance work in Africa
Expanding Africa’s investor baseJapan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group – better known as MUFG – is one of the giants of the banking world. ...
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Africa’s Mobile Broadband Subscriptions Up 160% Since 2015, ITU Finds
Africa's mobile broadband rate rose from 20% in 2015 to 52% in 2023 Internet use remains lowest globally at 38% in 2024, vs. ...
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CHRIS BARRON: ‘Another bakkie load of rocks thrown on the grave’
Newsmaker Veteran mining analyst Peter Major despairs at the damage the new mining bill will do to investor sentiment 01 June 2025 - ...
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Rwanda Approves $4.8B Budget for 2025/2026, Up 21%
Rwanda's 2025/2026 budget rises 21% to $4.8B, approved on June 9 Funds target new airport, RwandAir expansion, and key development sectors IMF forecasts continued ...
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End of World Bank nuclear ban paves the way for Africa
The World Bank’s board has voted to end a longstanding ban on funding for nuclear energy projects, potentially opening the door for several ...
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LUNCEDO MTWENTWE: The real cost of a bargain: illicit trade gutting our SMEs
The fight against illicit trade is ultimately a fight for our entrepreneurs, for the integrity of our economy and for the future we ...
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Carbon border taxes could cost South Africa over 500,000 jobs, report warns
Border carbon taxes planned by rich nations threaten more than 500,000 South African jobs 78% of South Africa’s exports go to countries with ...
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African Startup Funding Up 40% in Early 2025, Led by Big Four
• African startups raised $1.055B from Jan–May 2025, up 40% year-on-year• Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya attracted 84% of all funding• Egypt also ...
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Tunisia at London Tech Week 2025: A National Debut That Made an Impact
For the first time, Tunisia took centre stage at London Tech Week 2025 with a dedicated national pavilion, marking a significant milestone in the country’s journey as a ...
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Tiger Brands moves to regain market share
My Brilliant Career My Brilliant Career: Living colourfully by design One of my key responsibilities is to develop original patterns and designs that ...
