Pepkor expands retail reach with R1.7 billion store acquisition

  • 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