FirstRand Limited today announced an agreement to acquire 20.1% of Optasia, one of the world’s largest AI-powered fintech platforms providing financial access to people across emerging markets. The […]
Faster processing of cargo at our terminals directly supports South Africa’s export-led growth strategy, boosting global trade competitiveness and economic prosperity
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has concluded a successful Export Symposium and Expo that took place from 14-16 October 2025, in Midrand, Gauteng. The […]
Five youth-owned enterprises participating in the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s Next Gen Exporter Incubation Programme are amongst the 130 South African exporters from various key sectors […]
Caffenu’s rise from startup to exporter Founded in 2013, Caffenu began as a bootstrapped business in the local coffee rental market. A practical challenge, the lack of suitable […]
Under the agreement, Growthpoint will assume long-term property and asset management responsibilities, including the logistics, commercial and hospitality components.
For African SMEs, entering the Chinese market offers opportunities for both scale and long-term sustainability. As Africa’s largest trading partner, China accounted for an estimated $295.6bn in bilateral […]
Arno J. van Niekerk, University of the Free State Over the past two decades, economic strength, trade flows, technological leadership and even consumer demand have been moving steadily […]
The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has announced a landmark commitment of R1.35bn to support early-stage mining projects in South Africa
AMW 2025 will provide a platform for dialogue on best practices and innovative solutions to ensure a resilient energy supply for Africa’s mining sector
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