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Long Reads

Business

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Jul 23rd, 2026

SA engineering giant Murray & Roberts reaches end of the line

By Harry Clynch

Long Reads

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Jul 23rd, 2026

Africa cannot buy its way to health. It must govern its way there

By Nardos Bekele-Thomas

How AI is rewiring South Africa

Technology

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Jul 22nd, 2026

How AI is rewiring South Africa

By David Capel

Trump’s third-country deportation deals rile African citizens

Politics

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Jul 20th, 2026

Trump’s third-country deportation deals rile African citizens

By Harry Clynch

China muscles in on West African cocoa market as tariffs repealed

Resources

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Jul 17th, 2026

China muscles in on West African cocoa market as tariffs repealed

By AB Voice

West Africa’s coastal cities are not sinking by accident

Resources

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Jul 15th, 2026

West Africa’s coastal cities are not sinking by accident

By Sekinat Ojeniyi

Business

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Jul 14th, 2026

Africa’s biggest World Cup is also its biggest platform

By Sean Andah

Business

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Jul 10th, 2026

The long read: Amazon and Starlink bring satellite battle to Africa

By Lennox Yieke

Despite strong 2025 performance, West Africa faces uncertainty in 2026 and 2027

Partner Content

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Jul 10th, 2026

Despite strong 2025 performance, West Africa faces uncertainty in 2026 and 2027

By Kwame Ofori Appiah

Nigeria makes it easier for businesses and citizens to supply power

Energy

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Jul 9th, 2026

Nigeria makes it easier for businesses and citizens to supply power

By Dulue Mbachu

ATIDI eyes recapitalisation amid strong performance and renewed shareholder support

Long Reads

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Jul 8th, 2026

ATIDI eyes recapitalisation amid strong performance and renewed shareholder support

By Lennox Yieke

Coordination, reforms and local investors key to financing Africa’s development

Partner Content

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Jul 8th, 2026

Coordination, reforms and local investors key to financing Africa’s development

By Kwame Ofori Appiah