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From blombos to beyond: Celebrating South Africa’s zany DNA of innovation

Cape Chamber From blombos to beyond: Celebrating South Africa’s zany DNA of innovation

25 May 2026

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Ecobank Transnational Incorporated has delivered a blockbuster financial performance for 2025, posting a profit of roughly $836m (Image source: © Financial Afrik )

Bank’s pan-African model regains traction, posts profit - despite headwinds

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(Source: @Meet Frank Publicis has announced its Q1 2026 results

Publicis outperforms industry, confirms growth guidance for 2026

14 Apr 2026

#MiningIndaba: New deal to accelerate critical minerals beneficiation

#MiningIndaba: New deal to accelerate critical minerals beneficiation

12 Feb 2026

Not since the crises of the 1970s has gold performed as strongly as in 2025. Amidst geopolitical uncertainty playing into short-term movements, James Luke, senior portfolio manager, gold and commodities, considers the bigger picture (Image source: © 123rf )

Gold and gold equities outlook for 2026

James Luke 28 Jan 2026

Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday following a gain of more than 2% in the previous session after Russia accused Ukraine of attacking President Vladimir Putin's residence (Image source: © 123rf )

Oil prices little changed as investors seek clarity on Russia-Ukraine talks

30 Dec 2025

Gold has been predicted to keep rising in 2026. Pictured: Gold mining in South Africa

Gold expected to continue rising in 2026

24 Dec 2025

Energy security takes centre stage as global coal demand hits record high in 2025 (Image source: © Future Coal

Coal remains essential to keeping the lights on and economic development

23 Dec 2025

Climate change: What a just transition means for Africa

Climate change: What a just transition means for Africa

Garth Napier 4 Nov 2022

African nations mend and make do as China tightens Belt and Road

African nations mend and make do as China tightens Belt and Road

Duncan Miriri 22 Nov 2021

The border closure has affected goods from other West African countries. Wikimedia Commons

Nigeria's border closure has implications for Africa's economic integration

Tahiru Azaaviele Liedong 28 Oct 2019

The Central Bank of Kenya has financial inclusion in its stewardship of the financial system. Shutterstock

Why central banks need to take human rights more seriously

Danny Bradlow 15 Jul 2019

The fruit of your coins

Facebook's Libra has staggering potential - state control of money could end

Gavin Brown 27 Jun 2019

Gyongyi King, chief investment officer at Alexander Forbes Investments

Africa, a world of investment opportunity

5 Jun 2019

Africa's business revolution

Africa's business revolution

Gordon Institute of Business Science 21 Feb 2019

The World Bank needs deep reforms to reflect a changing world order

Mzukisi Qobo and Mills Soko 8 Feb 2019

Elections and economic growth

31 Dec 2018

Is Africa hurtling towards a fiscal abyss?

Njuguna Ndung'u & Witness Simbanegavi 19 Dec 2018

SA remains top FDI destination on African continent

27 Nov 2018

Debt-ridden African countries return to the IMF fold

Akani Chauke 14 Nov 2018

'Africa cannot be ignored'

27 Sep 2018

Intra-African trade remains a priority

14 Sep 2018

Finding the potential in Africa's markets

Bassel Khatoun 5 Jul 2018

International lenders warn on capacity constraints in Africa

29 Jun 2018

African energy investment set to grow

Kieran Whyte 6 Mar 2018

AUIIF an opportunity to debate infrastructure development

12 Nov 2014

Hotels moving in on Africa's potential

Zeenat Moorad 10 Jun 2013

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