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Africa’s opportunity lies in the energy transition
COP26 in 2021 brought the subject of climate change and the commitments needed by international partners sharply into focus. While the African continent is responsible for no more than 3.8% of...
Copper is the new oil: Green economy could be a boon for Africa’s copper...
A recent research note from Goldman Sachs asserts that one particular commodity – found in several Africa countries – could be among the envisaged green economy’s most significant beneficiaries. It appears decarbonisation of...
Africa’s Energy Sector – Significant Investment Opportunity for Financiers
Bridging the gap on Africa’s energy constraints presents substantial opportunities for investors focused on engaging with the continent.
Notwithstanding Africa’s plenteous energy resources, energy poverty is prevalent across the continent with approximately...
Cotton: A golden opportunity for South Africa?
Cotton is considered one of the world's greatest poverty alleviating crops, with 150 million people worldwide relying on it for income. According to the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC), this drought-resistant...
Garlic exports a golden opportunity for Zim farmers
Zimbabwean garlic farmers have been urged to increase exports riding on the growth of the global market, which has expanded to US$2,48bn from US$500m in the past two decades, according to ZimTrade.
The...
Calling Investors!!! “Swan Lodge” – rental property and commercial plot Kommetjie; Excellent returns on...
This family owned and run investment residential/commercial rental enterprise is situated in the heart of the beautiful village of Kommetjie and has been serving the local community in excess of 100...
SA’s energy transition offers an opportunity to upscale wind energy localisation
As South Africa’s energy sector transitions from high dependency on coal for electricity production to clean energy sources such as wind and solar PV, there are several growth opportunities that can...
‘Opportunity for SA to increase grain exports to Zimbabwe’
News that Zimbabwe’s government has significantly relaxed import and pricing controls on staple foodstuffs, is an opportunity for South Africa to increase exports of maize and wheat to its neighbour, according...
How to make the most of the latest interest rate cut
The South African Reserve Bank cut interest rates for the first time since March 2018 last Thursday, lowering rates by 25 basis points to 6.5%. This cut has led to banks...
Opportunities on the rise for entrepreneurs
While the South African economy has been under-performing, the first positive signs of turnaround started to become visible by the second quarter of 2018, and by the end of the third...
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Transport Month panel discussion tackles Cape Town’s congestion conundrum
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