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South Africa’s youngest citizens are the most ambitious generation the country has ever raised, and the most excluded. Youth unemployment sits at 59.7% for 15–24-year-olds and 40.7% for 25–34-year-olds. We tell young people to “be entrepreneurial.” However, the harder question remains, whether will we fund, mentor and open markets for…

The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement delivered several wins for South Africa: debt is expected to stop rising next year, revenue came in stronger than Treasury anticipated, and more funding is finally being directed towards long-term infrastructure – the area the government has identified as the main driver of future growth.As important as these developments are,…

Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are poised to be the backbone of the continent’s economic future.As engines of job creation and innovation, these businesses have the potential to drive significant trade; however, many are stalling due to persistent logistics challenges.Nelson Teixeira, managing director of Operations for sub-Saharan Africa at…

As someone who has spent decades working at the intersection of telecommunications policy, spectrum management, and infrastructure development, I’ve seen firsthand how connectivity can transform lives, economies and entire regions. Yet, despite our best efforts, large parts of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) remain digitally excluded. The time has…

As someone who has spent decades working at the intersection of telecommunications policy, spectrum management, and infrastructure development, I’ve seen firsthand how connectivity can transform lives, economies and entire regions. Yet, despite our best efforts, large parts of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) remain digitally excluded. The time has…

When Liberia's government signed an agreement with a little-known Dubai company run by a royal sheikh in 2023, the "carbon credit" deal promised to protect vast tracts of forests and offset big polluters' emissions.It was one of a flurry of deals UAE-based Blue Carbon signed that year covering millions of…

When Liberia's government signed an agreement with a little-known Dubai company run by a royal sheikh in 2023, the "carbon credit" deal promised to protect vast tracts of forests and offset big polluters' emissions.It was one of a flurry of deals UAE-based Blue Carbon signed that year covering millions of…

Lewis Group increased its interim dividend 12.3% to 337 cents per share in the six months to September 30 helped by expanding margins, store growth and a good quality debtor's portfolio, CEO Johan Enslin said. “Lewis Group delivered a strong performance for the six months, with operating profit increasing by 21.4%,…

South African Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago announced on Thursday that the repurchase rate (repo rate) will decrease by 25 basis points (BPS). This comes after the Sarb's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met on Thursday, with consumer inflation rising to its highest level in more than a year. This means that the…

Transnet will spend R2.7 billion this year on ports, with a total of R11 billion planned over the next five years to upgrade infrastructure and improve efficiency, Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy has revealed.This comes as the state-owned entity continues efforts to improve performance following years of delays, backlogs and criticism over…