Author: GAR STAFF

South Africa expects 1.9% GDP growth this year, compared to an estimate of 2.1% issued in February.

Copper and silver assay results from drilling in Botswana’s Kalahari Copper Belt are ‘encouraging’ according to Sandfire Resources.

Agrifoodtech startups in Africa have raised 1% of global agrifoodtech investment over the last 5 years, according to Agfunder.

Modus Capital plans to launch venture builders in Saudi Arabia and will focus on the e-gaming sector. Agile Ventures focuses on Saudi Arabia, the GCC and Red Sea economies.

South African investors are frustrated by the slow rate of reform within the country, according to the BLSA.

Transnet: The force majeure declared in the automotive, bulk and multi-purpose terminals at its South African port operations has been withdrawn with immediate effect.

Climate change has unveiled the secrets behind Namibia’s famed fairy circles as scientists dispel the magic.

ACWA Power continues its push to develop green alternatives across the MENA region with key projects in Saudi Arabia and Oman.

HiPipo, a Ugandan fintech company, is the only African firm listed in Global Business Leaders Magazine’s Top 20 companies ‘escalating innovation’ in the financial services market.

KarmSolar, an Egyptian solar energy firm, has received USD 2.42 million in funding from Qatar National Bank ALAHLI (QNB ALAHLI).