South Africa Takes Its Grid Rebuild to Beijing
South Africa is pitching Chinese investors on an energy programme worth about R2.2 trillion to 2039, with transmission the binding...
August 4, 2026Topic
Investment
Nairobi Securities Exchange Hits US$31 Billion Market Cap
The Nairobi Securities Exchange has passed Sh4 trillion, about US$31 billion, for the first time, driven by domestic institutional money.
August 4, 2026
Argentina’s MicroFeria De Arte Rosario Returns with Free Entry
MicroFeria de Arte Rosario returns with free entry July 30–Aug 2 at CEC. 30 Argentine galleries compete for the Premio...
July 30, 2026
Brazil’s Foreign Direct Investment Surges 33% in First Half of 2026
Foreign direct investment into Brazil reached roughly US$47 billion in the first half of 2026, a 33% jump year-on-year, as...
July 30, 2026
Brazil Lobby Pitches US$350 Billion Infrastructure Plan
Brazil's CNT presents a R$2.03 trillion ($350bn) infrastructure agenda with 2,837 projects to 2026 presidential candidates, proposing concessions and PPPs.
July 29, 2026
Argentine Equities Lure Dutch Giant Robeco After 9-Year Exit
Dutch asset manager Robeco, overseeing US$18 billion, has resumed buying Argentine stocks after nine years, citing Vaca Muerta exports and...
July 29, 2026
Dominican Republic FDI Hits Record as Cuba Opens Oil to Foreigners
Dominican Republic FDI reached US$3.28 billion in H1 2026, a 7.7% rise, as Cuba approved 176 reforms opening oil and...
July 29, 2026
Chile Private Mining to Pay Record US$8 Billion to State
Chile’s private mining sector is projected to pay a record US$8,039 million to the state in 2026, driven by copper...
July 29, 2026
Peru’s Lake Titicaca Tourism Stalls as Puno Misses Holiday Boom
Puno tourism grew only 3-4% during the 2025 high season despite 3,000 Semana Santa visitors. Unpaved roads, costly Juliaca flights,...
July 29, 2026