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Vehicle sales surge in SA as industry nears record year

SA’s motor industry has once again shown that forecasting vehicle sales is becoming more art than science

AU conference explores digital transformation to boost African agriculture

African Union (AU) leaders and partners have convened a continental conference aimed at accelerating the adoption and utilisation of digital technologies in Africa’s agricultural sector.

Africa nears record $1 trillion in state-owned assets under management

African state-owned institutions are now managing a record $1 trillion in assets, according to a monthly report from sovereign fund tracker GlobalSWF.

Nigeria launches 2025 oil licensing round, offers 50 blocks

Nigeria relies on oil for most of its export earnings.

Britain withdraws $1.15 bln backing from TotalEnergies-led Mozambique LNG

Total lifted force majeure on the project in November.

SA power producer board ends term as utility credits leadership for financial, operational turnaround

South Africa’s (SA) power producer, Eskom, has paid tribute to its Board appointed in October 2022, whose term ended on November 30.