Richemont’s Record Year Can’t Shake Its China Risk
Richemont's record year brought €22.4bn in sales and a 27% profit jump, yet a slowing China and rival Laopu Gold...
June 22, 2026Topic
South Africa
South Africa Wins First Fitch Upgrade in 21 Years as Fiscal Discipline Pays Off
The South Africa Fitch upgrade of June 5, 2026 lifted the country from BB- to BB, its first in 21...
June 14, 2026
National Arts Festival Asks What Ubuntu Means in an Age of Algorithms
The National Arts Festival returns to Makhanda on June 25, 2026 with 270+ shows and Africa's first AI-informed opera, asking...
June 13, 2026
Patrice Motsepe May Trade African Football’s Crown for a Run at South Africa’s Presidency
Motsepe South Africa presidency talk grows: the CAF chief may quit football to contest the ANC's 2027 race. He denies...
June 12, 2026
Navigating Africa’s Diverse Economy in 2024
In 2024, Africa is set to grow significantly, forecasting a 4.0 percent increase, up from 3.3 percent in 2023.
January 15, 2024
Navigating the Complex Terrain of African Mining
As a key player in the global economy, Africa's mining industry faces various challenges in 2024.
January 12, 2024
Israel Genocide Case Opens at International Court of Justice
South Africa has taken a significant step by bringing a case against Israel to the International Court of Justice.
January 11, 2024
São Tomé and Príncipe Embarks on Historic Constitutional Reform
São Tomé and Príncipe is set for a significant constitutional reform, with a broad consensus among political parties to revise...
January 9, 2024
Opinion: BRICS summit 2023 – global power shift in the making?
(Opinion) Next week's BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, will witness the participation of delegations not just from member countries...
August 18, 2023