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Africa: Lamola Calls for South Africa-Zimbabwe Ties to Deliver Jobs, Investment and Infrastructure

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South Africa and Zimbabwe must move beyond their strong historical and political ties and translate their bilateral relationship into tangible economic opportunities, including investment, trade, jobs, infrastructure and improved livelihoods. This was a message delivered by International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola, on Thursday, at the opening of the Ministerial Meeting segment of the…

Dozens of migrants land on Spanish coast surprising beachgoers | Politics

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Footage circulating on social media shows dozens of migrants arriving by boat on Spain’s southeastern coast at Cala Del Barco beach. Spanish authorities reported that the Civil Guard was able to locate 62 individuals who were on the boat. Published On 21 Aug 202621 Aug 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share…

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Africa Can Turn the Current Crisis Into Resilient Food Systems. Kigali Is Where It Comes Together

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Heads of state, agriculture and finance ministers and investors meet in Kigali from August 31 for the Africa Food Systems Forum, the continent’s largest agricultural gathering. They arrive with an opportunity: to build a food system that holds up against what is coming – climate change, biodiversity loss and declining soil health, alongside our dependence…

South Africa shows Africa how to make MVNOs work

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Africa Analysis expects South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Uganda to account for 85% of the continent’s MVNO subscriber base by 2030. (Image source: iStock) South Africa is leading Africa’s mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) market as banking, retail and digital businesses increasingly embed mobile connectivity into their existing customer ecosystems. This is according to the…

Taiwan’s forecast of 11% GDP growth likely not sustainable: economists

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The city skyline is seen with the landmark Taipei 101 building from a lookout point on Elephant Mountain in Taipei on April 14, 2025. (Photo by I-Hwa Cheng / AFP) (Photo by I-HWA CHENG/AFP via Getty Images) I-hwa Cheng | Afp | Getty Images The Taiwanese government’s double-digit GDP forecast growth in 2026 may reflect…

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Africa Finance Corporation Raises $431m in Digital Bond Issuance

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Africa Finance Corporation raised CHF 350 million, or about $431 million, through a 5-year digital bond as the infrastructure lender expands its funding sources. The August 12 issue is reportedly the first digital bond from an African institution to be listed, traded and settled through regulated digital market infrastructure. It carries a 1.4925% coupon and…

Bitcoin roars back to life after Trump pushes Clarity Act

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US President Donald Trump. Image: Reuters Cryptocurrency and blockchain-related stocks surged in pre-market trading on Thursday after US President Donald Trump urged congress to pass legislation establishing clear rules for the digital asset sector, following a White House meeting with industry executives. Trump, a vocal cryptocurrency advocate who has promised to make the US the…

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Africa: Moody’s Affirms AFC At A3 With Stable Outlook

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Moody’s Ratings affirmed Africa Finance Corporation’s A3 long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings, citing stronger capital, solid liquidity and stable asset quality as the infrastructure lender expands its balance sheet. The outlook remains stable. Moody’s also affirmed AFC’s Baa3 junior subordinated rating and P-2 short-term issuer rating. The rating agency said AFC’s capital position has…

Donald Trump and Michael Cohen bury the hatchet

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President Donald Trump and his former fixer Michael Cohen are putting their contentious past behind them. Trump on Thursday joined Cohen, who has testified against him in Congress and in court, for an interview on Cohen’s radio show. The appearance, via phone, marked a new chapter in the pair’s fraught relationship after years of feuding…

WhatsApp Business Fees Are Changing: What It Means for SA Businesses

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In July, Meta announced changes to how it charges for usage of its WhatsApp Business API. From October, the free-form replies that make up most day-to-day customer conversations on WhatsApp will no longer be free. This shift affects every business using the platform regardless of their provider, and highlights the importance of multichannel communication strategies….