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The biggest shifts and trends driving short- and long-term growth in the future
As global markets evolve at an unprecedented pace, both short- and long-term growth are being shaped by powerful shifts that no business or investor can afford to ignore. Future growth belongs to those who adapt early, invest wisely, and lead with innovation and sustainability at the core. The next decade will not be business as…
Tanzania: Govt Bans Foreigners From 15 Business Activities
Dar es Salaam — THE government has banned non-citizens from engaging in 15 types of business activities, following rising concerns over the growing presence of foreign traders in local markets. The government ban aims at protecting local entrepreneurs and ensuring that small-scale business opportunities remain accessible to Tanzanian citizens. The decision was formalised through Government…
Mauritania’s AfDB Presidential Candidate Ould Tah Shares His Four Pillars of Leadership
My agenda prioritises speed of delivery, which means investing in capacity building and integrating digital solutions, including AI and data analytics, to improve efficiency and accountability Former Mauritanian Finance Minister and candidate for president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Sidi Ould Tah, promised internal reforms at the regional development institution if elected at the…
Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah Elected African Development Bank President
Mauritanian candidate Sidi Ould Tah was elected president of the African Development Bank on Thursday, securing a decisive victory over his Zambian opponent Samuel Munzele Maimbo in the third round of voting. Ould Tah succeeds Nigeria’s Akinwumi Adesina as the head of Africa’s leading financial institution. Formerly the president of the Arab Bank for Economic…
Nigeria Signs Intra African Trade Fair 2027 Host Agreement
Nigeria to host the fifth Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 (IATF2027) from 5 to 11 November 2027. The Federal Republic of Nigeria has today signed the hosting agreement for the fifth Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 (IATF2027), taking over the baton from Algeria which hosted the highly successful fourth edition that recorded US$49.94 billion in trade and investment…
Morocco’s Alleged Dollar Diplomacy Yields Dividends
More and more countries – and former SA President Jacob Zuma – are backing Rabat’s plan for autonomy for Western Sahara. Former South African President Jacob Zuma’s visit to Morocco and endorsement of its continued occupation of Western Sahara as an autonomous region, have rekindled debate about this contentious and ongoing issue. Zuma, who now…
Deep-Sea Mining May Spark Ecocide, And It Hasn’t Even Begun
The ocean comprises 70% of the planet and has a profound impact on all life on Earth. It regulates the global climate, produces most of the oxygen we breathe, absorbs carbon dioxide, and supports a vast network of life that sustains ecosystems and our planet’s life support. It also acts as the largest ‘carbon sink’, a vital buffer…
Macron Seeks Forgiveness for France’s Colonial Rule in Madagascar
Emmanuel Macron said he wants to seek “forgiveness” for France’s colonisation of Madagascar, starting with the return of looted cultural artefacts. During his two-day visit, the French president also announced plans to step up economic ties, including investment in a major hydroelectric dam project. “Our presence here is not innocent, and our history has been…
South Africa: Energy Transition a Matter of Survival – President Ramaphosa
The climate transition is not only a developmental goal for South Africa, but a matter of survival for humanity and the globe. This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who chaired the virtual inaugural meeting of the newly elected Presidential Climate Commission on Friday. “Climate change is an existential threat to the future of humanity…