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DRC to overtake Ethiopia as Africa’s 5th economy

The IMF forecasts the DRC's GDP reaching $123 billion in 2026, edging past Ethiopia's $122 billion to become Sub-Saharan Africa's…

Ramaphosa offers Starlink a BEE workaround

President Ramaphosa offered Starlink an equity-equivalence compliance path on April 15, but SA's telecoms licensing rules require specific regulatory changes…

ADNOC eyes Shell’s 600 SA fuel stations for $1bn

ADNOC is in advanced talks to acquire Shell's 600 South Africa fuel stations for about $1 billion, ending 120 years…

Ethiopia hits 10,000 MW power milestone

Ethiopia's power generation capacity has crossed 10,000 megawatts, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed confirmed, driven by the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam…