- South Africa’s largest clothing retailer acquires 469 stores worth R1.7 billion, strengthening its national footprint
- Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas launches direct cruises from South Africa, boosting tourism and business travel
- Fintech firm Platnova introduces Platnova Business, enabling cross-border transactions for African startups
- Experts highlight the need for stronger investment in Africa’s creative industries through training and market access
- Mali opens the $65 million Bougouni lithium project backed by UK and China, targeting leadership in lithium output by 2026


