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Africa’s infrastructure gap presents major investment opportunity

Africa’s investment opportunities

Diesel prices rise in SA, while petrol users get August relief

Diesel users in SA will be paying more to fill up their cars

Botswana urged to close widening VAT compliance gap

Botswana has been urged to strengthen tax compliance after an International Monetary Fund (IMF) report found the country’s value-added tax (VAT) gap rose to 5.8% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024.

Tanzania launches National Vision 2050 to drive long-term economic growth  

President Samia unveils Tanzania’s Vision 2050 blueprint at State House

Kenya, Ethiopia renew electricity pact  

Kenya and Ethiopia renew strategic cross-border power purchase agreement

AI could accelerate developing economies: World Bank

The World Bank says artificial intelligence (AI) could help developing countries accelerate growth if governments close gaps in power, connectivity, skills and institutions.