Japan October exports massively beat estimates on robust growth in shipments to Asia and Europe

Japan October exports massively beat estimates on robust growth in shipments to Asia and Europe

Shipping container loads dock at Tokyo Bay. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Japan’s exports in October massively beat expectations, government data on Friday showed, as shipments to Europe and Asia saw robust growth. Exports grew 3.6% year on year compared with expectations of a 1.1% growth by economists polled by Reuters. However, growth…

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H3C and Tarsus ignite a new channel growth engine for Africa’s digital economy

H3C and Tarsus ignite a new channel growth engine for Africa’s digital economy

Success doesn’t happen in isolation. The partnership between H3C and Tarsus Distribution demonstrates how aligned vision and complementary strengths can create value that extends beyond any single company. The recent H3C digital tour partner event, hosted with Tarsus Distribution, brought this partnership to life. Designed around the theme “H3C + Tarsus + Partner = Success”,…

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Africa: Sub Saharan Africa: Steady Growth Amid Fiscal Challenges

Africa: Sub Saharan Africa: Steady Growth Amid Fiscal Challenges

Increasing government revenue and better managing debt can help foster resilience and accelerate growth Over the past six months the realignment of global priorities and increasingly turbulent external conditions have continued to test sub-Saharan Africa. Yet the region’s economies are proving resilient. As our recent economic outlook for the region shows, economic growth is projected to hold…

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COP30: IRENA warns global renewable energy growth lags behind 2030 targets

COP30: IRENA warns global renewable energy growth lags behind 2030 targets

IMAGE/UN. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), in collaboration with the Brazilian Presidency of COP30 and the Global Renewables Alliance (GRA), has released a stark new report warning that global progress on renewable energy expansion is insufficient to meet 2030 targets set under the UAE Consensus. The report Delivering on the UAE…

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Africa: Sierra Leone’s Economy Shows Resilience, Private Sector Reform Key to Sustained Growth and Jobs

Africa: Sierra Leone’s Economy Shows Resilience, Private Sector Reform Key to Sustained Growth and Jobs

Freetown — Sierra Leone’s economy is showing signs of stability in the face of heightened global challenges, with growth projected at 4.3 percent in 2025 and reaching 4.6 percent by 2027, according to the latest World Bank Sierra Leone Economic Update (SLEU) launched today in Freetown. This outlook is supported by expected improvements in agricultural…

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Africa: Sierra Leone’s Economy Shows Resilience, Private Sector Reform Key to Sustained Growth and Jobs

Africa: Mastercard Hosts Africa Summit On Digital Growth

Nairobi — MASTERCARD on Tuesday held its first-ever Africa Edge Summit in Nairobi, Kenya bringing together leaders from across the continent’s payments ecosystem to explore how collaboration and innovation can accelerate Africa’s digital transformation. The high-level forum focused on strengthening the infrastructure, trust and interoperability needed to sustain Africa’s fastgrowing digital economy projected to reach…

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Africa: Sierra Leone’s Economy Shows Resilience, Private Sector Reform Key to Sustained Growth and Jobs

Afreximbank’s Calls for Stronger Trade Finance Capabilities to Accelerate Inclusive Growth Across Africa

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – 4 November 2025 – Speaking at the opening of the 25th Afreximbank Trade Finance Seminar (ATFS) in Abidjan, Ms Gwen Mwaba, Managing Director for Trade Finance and Correspondent Banking at Afreximbank, called for stronger trade finance capabilities and deeper collaboration among African financial institutions to accelerate inclusive and sustainable growth across…

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30% growth and culture brings clients and staff back

30% growth and culture brings clients and staff back

Gerhard Nortje, MD of redPanda Software What does success mean in the South African software industry in 2025? For some, it’s about scaling fast, diversifying portfolios or attracting the right investors. For others, it’s measured in headlines and valuation multiples. However, for redPanda Software, success is defined by specialisation and building a culture where customer…

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