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South African monopoly plan faces competing interests

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SOUTH AFRICA

The proposed overhaul, prompted in part by populist sentiment against so-called ‘white monopoly capital’, aims to facilitate competition and open the economy to smaller…

Madagascar's apparel sector could be key to rebound

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MADAGASCAR

Madagascar apparel sector.

South African 2020 budget may delay Moody's downgrade

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SOUTH AFRICA

While the measures have been welcomed by investors, they depend on Pretoria reaching a deal with civil servants, whose unions have denounced the government’s plans.

'Brexit' will most affect Anglophone Africa

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AFRICA

Effects of the UK decision to leave the EU on African states.

North and South Korea will vie for influence in Africa

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AFRICA

Her African tour was designed to reinforce growing South Korean cooperation with African countries while countering North Korean links.

South African economy faces severe recession in 2020

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SOUTH AFRICA

The announcement will put further pressure on South Africa’s already stressed financial markets. The rand and bond prices fell sharply yesterday, raising questions about whether…

Chinese influence on African consumer trends will grow

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AFRICA

By 2025, an estimated two-thirds of African households will have discretionary income, significantly expanding the consumer pool. Growth in sub-Saharan Africa’s consumer market…

Private sector strengthens Africa regional ties

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AFRICA

The role of the private sector in strengthening regional ties between African states.

South African auto plan will require investment push

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SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa's auto strategy.

Ukraine war gives boost to South African export sector

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SOUTH AFRICA

This comes as sanctions on Russia and disruptions to energy supplies are expanding markets for South Africa’s exports.