African producers hope for boost from gold surge
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The price of gold has hit record highs as global investors rotate out of the…

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African producers hope for boost from gold surge

Global growth to slow as a result of Trump’s tariffs, says IMF
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In a downbeat World Economic Outlook, the IMF has projected that global growth will drop…

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Global growth to slow as a result of Trump’s tariffs, says IMF

Impact investors look to fill USAID gap
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Africa is facing significant headwinds from the sudden cancellation of US-funded aid programmes. But, for certain sectors,…

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Impact investors look to fill USAID gap

South Africa’s G20 presidency complicated by US hostility
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During his speech at the G20 finance ministers’ meeting at the end of February, South…

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South Africa’s G20 presidency complicated by US hostility

South Africa’s G20 presidency complicated by US hostility
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During his speech at the G20 finance ministers’ meeting at the end of February, South…

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South Africa’s G20 presidency complicated by US hostility

Trump delivers new blow to South Africa with loan cancellations
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The United States has decided to cut funding for the Just Energy Transition Partnership, or…

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Trump delivers new blow to South Africa with loan cancellations

Does AGOA have a future under Donald Trump?
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At the 2024 African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum in Washington DC, Katherine Tai,…

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Does AGOA have a future under Donald Trump?

Will the African Growth and Opportunity Act survive under Trump?
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At the 2024 African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum in Washington DC, Katherine Tai,…

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Will the African Growth and Opportunity Act survive under Trump?

Dollar-linked 'stablecoins' rise in popularity among African users
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The use of stablecoins – a type of cryptocurrency which is supposed to be backed…

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Dollar-linked 'stablecoins' rise in popularity among African users

Africa exposed as future of USAID hangs by thread
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At midnight on Friday 7th February, thousands of staff at the US Agency for International…

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Africa exposed as future of USAID hangs by thread