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- Sweden Sees Growth Surge in Private Family Firms After Scrapping Progressive Inheritance Taxes
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Business & Economy
A new study from the Stockholm School of Economics reveals that the 2005 abolition of inheritance and gift taxes in Sweden significantly accelerated growth and investment in family...
- Zimbabwe Economic Strategy Targets Youth Dividend and Diaspora Capital to Reach Middle Income Status
Published: Apr 22, 2026
Section: Africa
Archbishop Desmond Tutu African Leadership Institute CEO Kunyalala Maphala outlined a strategic roadmap for Zimbabwe at the 2026 International Business Conference in BulawayO. The...
- Wale Edun Reflects On Economic Recovery Achievements Following Removal As Finance Minister
Published: Apr 22, 2026
Section: Africa
Wale Edun, the former Coordinating Minister of the Economy, has addressed his exit from the cabinet, describing his service as an "honour and a privilege." Edun highlighted signifi...
- DFC Chief Ben Black Positions Africa as Global Supply Chain Epicenter to Counter Foreign Economic Influence
Published: Apr 20, 2026
Section: Africa
At the Atlantic Council’s Investing in Africa Forum, DFC CEO Ben Black identified Africa as the central driver for future global growth and supply chain security. Black emphasized...
- Consulting Engineers Call for Accountability to End South Africa’s Infrastructure Implementation Crisis
Published: Apr 17, 2026
Section: Africa
Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) CEO Chris Campbell has warned that the engineering sector has been in "survival mode" for years due to procurement bottlenecks and corrupti...
- IMF Warns of Impending Global Recession as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Fragile Economic Recovery
Published: Apr 16, 2026
Section: Opinion & Analyses
The International Monetary Fund has issued a stark warning that the ongoing war with Iran could trigger a worldwide economic downturn even if hostilities conclude rapidly. With oil...
- Ramaphosa Champions R890 Billion Investment Surge as Domestic Firms Drive South African Recovery
Published: Apr 13, 2026
Section: Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed a landmark R890 billion in investment pledges, primarily driven by domestic companies, as a definitive sign of South Africa’s economic stabiliz...
- President Marcos Appoints Veteran Trade Diplomat Dita Angara-Mathay As New Tourism Secretary
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Politics
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has officially named Dita Angara-Mathay as the new Secretary of the Department of Tourism, according to an announcement from the Presidential Comm...
- Economist Dawie Roodt Warns South Africa Has Breached Its Fiscal Breaking Point Amid Stagnant Growth
Published: Apr 9, 2026
Section: Africa
Efficient Group chief economist Dawie Roodt warns that South Africa’s tax burden has moved too far along the Laffer Curve, making further increases to personal or corporate income...
- President Xi Jinping Mandates Strategic Overhaul to Elevate China's Service Sector into High-Value Growth Engine
Published: Apr 9, 2026
Section: Global Economy
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a transformative approach to the service industry, designating high-quality development as an urgent national priority. During a two-day...
- Saudi Fund for Development Debuts in Palau With $15 Million Agreement Targeting Grassroots Economic Growth
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: Global Economy
The Saudi Fund for Development has finalized its first partnership with the Republic of Palau, providing a $15 million development loan to stimulate the Pacific nation's local busi...
- Tata Africa Marks Strategic South African Milestone With 12,000th Locally Assembled Commercial Vehicle
Published: Apr 7, 2026
Section: Africa
Tata Africa and Tata Motors celebrated the rollout of their 12,000th locally assembled vehicle at the Rosslyn facility in Pretoria on Tuesday. The milestone was marked by the deliv...