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South Africa’s Transnet secures $352 million French loan for ports and rail upgrade
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South Africa’s Transnet gets $352 million French funding for clean ports

South Africa’s state-owned logistics operator Transnet and France, through Agence Française de Développement, have signed a $352 million loan agreement worth about R5.86 billion. The deal is aimed at helping South Africa modernize its ports and freight rail network while reducing emissions across key transport corridors.  The agreement comes as South Africa continues to wrestle with persistent freight rail delays,…

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Nissan picks Egypt over South Africa in $45 million Africa expansion shift

Nissan redirects $45 million to Egypt, raising output and exports as South Africa loses key manufacturing capacity.

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Simpiwe “Sim” Tshabalala is the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Standard Bank Group.
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Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala urges overhaul of South Africa regulations

Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala urges South Africa regulatory overhaul, warning outdated rules and Basel III may hinder growth and investment.

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Operation Vulindlela
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How policy reforms could unlock South Africa’s next growth cycle

South Africa’s economic revival hinges on infrastructure reform, fiscal discipline, and private capital.

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IFC-Lula partnership
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South Africa economy gets lift as IFC, Lula back SME expansion

IFC and Lula Lend team up to support micro and small firms.

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EU-South Africa partnership
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South Africa secures $13.3 billion EU investment deal

EU backs $13.3 billion investment to fuel South Africa’s green growth and recovery.

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ASP Isotopes eyes JSE listing amid Africa market expansion

ASP Isotopes plans Johannesburg debut to expand isotope production and tap Africa’s growing markets.

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