Japan’s Confidence Puzzle: Sentiment Up, Profits Down
Japanese business confidence just hit a multi-decade high even as the same firms expect profits to fall, a gap that...
July 2, 2026Section
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DR Congo Builds Its Own Machinery to Sell Its Rainforest’s Carbon
Congo carbon credits get a national registry and a 2026 carbon tax as the DRC moves to capture more value...
July 2, 2026
Africa’s Digital Nomad Visas: Where Remote Workers Can Now Settle
Africa digital nomad visas now cover at least six countries, from South Africa to Kenya, Namibia and Cape Verde, as...
July 2, 2026
How Afrobeats Turned Into One of Nigeria’s Biggest Exports
The Afrobeats export now earns Nigeria about $600m a year in music revenue, as festivals, streaming and world tours turn...
July 2, 2026
DR Congo Is Set to Become Africa’s Eighth-Largest Economy
DR Congo economy is set to reach $123B in 2026, jumping to Africa's 8th largest—driven by cobalt, copper, and 5%+...
July 2, 2026
East Africa Cements Its Place as the Continent’s Growth Engine
East Africa is the continent's fastest-growing region in 2026, led by Ethiopia and Rwanda, with regional trade topping $46 billion...
July 2, 2026
Africa Posts Its Strongest Deal Quarter in Four Years
African dealmaking rebounded to its strongest quarter in four years, with $4.53 billion across 89 M&A and private-equity deals, led...
July 2, 2026
World Cup 2026 Mexico Face England in Azteca Last 16
Mexico are unbeaten in 4 games and chasing a first WC quarter-final in 40 years. England beat DR Congo 2-1...
July 1, 2026
World Cup 2026 England Beat DR Congo 2-1 on Kane Brace
World Cup 2026 England beat DR Congo 2-1 as Harry Kane struck twice late to reach the last 16 and...
July 1, 2026