When gunfire echoed through Cotonou, Benin, last Sunday and a small group of soldiers appeared

Tesla has marked a major production milestone in China, with its Shanghai Gigafactory surpassing four

Syria’s energy map is beginning to shift in ways that seemed impossible just a few

The UK’s Polar Hydro Company has signalled its intention to pour close to $2.4 billion

Egypt, South Africa, and Ghana stand out as the primary continental leaders. Following closely are

The United States’ decision to authorise a $686m package of upgrades for Pakistan’s fleet of

By 2025, roughly 47 countries submitted their tariff schedules under the 90% liberalisation commitment, and

At first glance, autonomous freight transport might seem like a niche technological advance. However, it

ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) was founded in 1975 in order  to consolidate

China’s annual trade surplus, the difference between money spent on imports and money earned from

China remains the only country that has liberated the most amount of people from poverty

The structure of the offering is deliberate. By including 15 onshore blocks and 19 shallow-water

Nigeria is strategically positioning itself for a breakthrough in aerospace manufacturing, driven by a clear

Global conversations about artificial intelligence have been framed around the contest between the United States

The global automotive landscape is undergoing one of the most dramatic shifts in decades, and

Brazil’s conservative bloc is facing its most profound identity crisis in a generation. Jair Bolsonaro,

Why should it take the likes of Donald Trump to conclude a deal between Kigali

Western governments have spoken about Iran’s military posture with a tone that oscillates between dismissal

Re-imagining how advisory bodies can be institutionalised and be inclusive and responsive  Thabo Mohlala Advances

Quiet Diplomacy Has Exhausted its Strategic Utility The expansion of BRICS has intensified an internal

In a landmark moment for global literature, Egyptian writer Salwa Bakr has been awarded the

The visit showcased a kingdom eager to accelerate its technological transformation and a US government

The United States entered October with its manufacturing sector still caught in a prolonged slump,

China remains a dominant force in global tourism expansion, leveraging its massive infrastructure and strategic

Electric mobility is reshaping global industrial policy, and nowhere is this shift more pronounced than

India’s nuclear ambitions entered a new phase following high-level discussions between Russia’s Rosatom and India’s

The rapid expansion of Africa’s automotive aftermarket, driven by increased vehicle ownership, advanced logistics, and

The 2025 G20 Johannesburg Summit marked a historic turning point, the first time the G20

After the G20 weekend, social media was saturated with confident declarations about South Africa’s performance

Africa is stepping into a decisive phase in its digital evolution—one that is marked not

Egypt is moving quickly to reposition itself as one of Africa’s major automotive manufacturing hubs.

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is entering one of the most aggressive phases of its

When the White House moves to pre-empt state laws that regulate artificial intelligence, we need

In the following week, South Africa will step onto one of the biggest diplomatic stages

The inclusion of Nigeria,  Africa’s largest economy and most populous nation is a significant, calculated

Iran’s renewed push into African markets is gathering momentum in ways that say as much

India is intensifying its efforts to strengthen economic and commercial ties with Russia as part

The climate negotiations at COP30 in Belém have been marked by urgency, geopolitical tension and

The United Arab Emirates has built its reputation on being a country that moves early

China’s recent decision to ban foreign AI chips from all state-funded data centres marks a

Nigeria’s Senate recently advanced the Electric Vehicle Transition and Green Mobility Bill to its second

A silent but significant change is occurring in Africa’s oil and gas logistics sector. By

Seeking opportunities amid crises, the international community is taking action to advance global governance and

The Xinhua Institute, a think tank affiliated with Xinhua News Agency, on Thursday released a

Over the last two decades, we have entered a profoundly different period in global history,

Since their adoption in 2012, the eight-point decision have become a defining instrument in Party

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) will lead a group of South

United States President Donald Trump has announced that no US government officials will attend the

The escalating conflict in Sudan, which began in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces

At this year’s Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, the tone around artificial intelligence and data

Ethiopia is intentionally using mega-projects, such as the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), and forthcoming

When Kazakhstan quietly achieved the World Health Organisation’s goal of reducing premature mortality from non-communicable

Saudi Arabia’s manufacturing drive illustrates how strategic policy alignment between procurement, investment, and industrial innovation

Africa is experiencing a significant surge in artificial intelligence (AI) with increasing market valuations, emerging

  A significant build-up in global oil inventories is projected to trigger a substantial drop

The European Commission has granted unconditional antitrust clearance for the proposed $1.44 billion merger between

History teaches that: Pandemics return, wars re-emerge, economies rise and fall, and new technologies disrupt

The South African government says it has received distress calls from 17 South African men

US President Donald Trump has launched a blistering attack on South Africa, saying the country

Hyundai Motor Group’s (HMG) strategic push in the United States has received a significant boost

Trade in goods between Singapore and South Africa soared to US$1.4 billion in 2024, nearly

Artificial intelligence has become the newest frontier in global economic competition not only between companies,

In a striking realignment of global oil dynamics, the alliance of leading producers, OPEC+, signals

As the G20 approaches in November, great time and effort needs to be put into

This announcement represents more than a mere administrative adjustment; it signifies a transformation in how

South Africa faces a systemic skills crisis, not merely a lack of people. The current

Centre-right candidate Rodrigo Paz Pereira has won Bolivia’s presidential runoff, ending nearly two decades of

In the United Arab Emirates, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) lowered its base

Amid mounting trade shocks and heightened geopolitical uncertainties, Chinese President Xi Jinping will join leaders

On November 5 the Supreme Court of the United States will hear oral arguments on

Global investment giant Goldman Sachs is intensifying its presence in the Middle East by establishing

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration is intensifying efforts to levy taxes on Brazil’s

Ethiopia faces renewed instability as its relationship with Eritrea rapidly deteriorates, nearly seven years after

The African Energy Commission (AFREC) launched its Eastern Africa Regional Oil and Gas Market Report

A major consortium led by Toyota Manufacturing UK (TMUK) has been awarded significant funding from

On 15 October 2025, Google South Africa, in collaboration with the Pan South African Language

As the geopolitical spotlight turns to India’s oil diplomacy, a deeper story emerges, one that

On the 10th of October, a new front in the global tech and trade struggle

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its growth forecast for the Middle East and

Over the past two years, the United States has intensified diplomatic and economic pressure on

The recent protests in Antananarivo, featuring placards declaring “France out” and “Rajoelina and Macron out”

A business engagement held on September 6th was central to Team South Africa’s program, explicitly

Across the continent, manufacturers are increasingly integrating automation, digitalisation, and data-driven intelligence into their operations.

In the second quarter of 2025, the global manufacturing sector demonstrated notable resilience. According to

Artificial intelligence is moving from experimentation to structural transformation, as organisations worldwide rewire their operations

Ethiopia’s coffee exports saw a significant increase between July and September, with 113,542 tons shipped.

Brazil’s beef exports to China surged by 38.3% in September 2025, reaching 187,340 tonnes, according

In an era of intensifying geopolitical competition and economic uncertainty, BRICS has emerged as a

An AI race with global stakes is unfolding in the Middle East. The United States,

Across the Gulf, national oil companies are rewriting the playbook on how energy infrastructure is

NextStar Energy (NSE), a joint venture between South Korea’s LG Energy Solution Ltd (LGES) and

Vietnam’s coffee industry is set to benefit from a surge in global coffee prices, presenting

This initiative is a collaborative undertaking involving Nigeria’s national oil company, NNPC Ltd., which holds

As international scrutiny intensifies over Tehran’s nuclear activities, Iran is doubling down on its partnership

The reinstatement of United Nations sanctions on Iran this week, triggered by the “snapback” mechanism

Africa’s AI economy is experiencing rapid growth, with projections indicating a substantial increase from an

In recent years, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, particularly the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Nigeria, already Africa’s leading natural gas exporter, is embarking on a significant expansion of its

In May 2025, the European Commission formally launched an anti-dumping investigation into the import of

When Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak and China’s Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang met in