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South Africa Q2 GDP Slips as Imports Surge and Current Account Turns Deficit
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South Africa’s economy shrank 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026 as imports jumped and the current account swung from surplus to deficit, according to new analysis of official data.
South Africa pitches new trade and investment case in India ahead of BRICS summit
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South Africa is taking a reworked investment pitch and a new trade negotiating framework to New Delhi as business and government leaders meet ahead of the BRICS Summit.
Yantai Leo expands TPU film and resin lineup for multiple industries
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Yantai Leo Economics & Trade Co., Ltd., which operates as Leo New Material, is expanding its TPU film and polyurethane materials business as demand rises across automotive, medical, footwear, textile and packaging applications.
Erica Seplow builds EMS studio for women seeking low-impact fitness
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Fitness entrepreneur Erica Seplow is using her Delray Beach studio, Electric Sculpt, to offer 20-minute EMS workouts and coaching for women who want a supportive, judgment-free path to strength.
AI diagnostics in South Africa face tougher proof and regulatory tests
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South Africa’s shift toward AI-assisted diagnostics is moving from pilot projects to routine clinical use, but only technologies that prove clinical value, fit local workflows and clear regulatory hurdles are likely to scale.
Baofeng outlines kraft paper box spec with PLA coating and foldable design
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Wenzhou Baofeng Packaging Technology Co., Ltd. has published technical details for its BF-PB-003 disposable takeaway paper box, including kraft board, PLA coating and a foldable structure.
New proposal calls for incentive-based U.S.-Africa gold strategy
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A new Accountable Gold Initiative proposes a U.S. approach to African gold built on incentives, accountability and partnership instead of sanctions.
Wenzhou Baofeng links paper cup performance to coating and die-cutting
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Wenzhou Baofeng Packaging Technology says the performance of its disposable paper cups depends on coating, die-cutting and forming, as buyers face tighter compliance rules in the U.S. and Europe.
Wouter van Wyk’s Legacy of Ash merges AI, occult texts and Vatican conspiracy
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Wouter van Wyk’s debut cyber-occult thriller Legacy of Ash launched globally Sept. 1, 2026, and centers on an MIT prodigy who turns the forbidden Ars Goetia into digital code.
Outsourced CFO to host Cape Town watch party for global faith-driven entrepreneur event
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Outsourced CFO will host a Cape Town Watch Party on 18 September for the 2026 Faith Driven Entrepreneur Conference at The Cape Town Club. The event is aimed at entrepreneurs and business leaders interested in how Christian faith, values and…
Zhejiang Yonjou expands centrifugal pump lineup and service reach
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Zhejiang Yonjou Technology Co., Ltd. is highlighting a broad pump portfolio that spans centrifugal, diaphragm and screw pump products for industrial and municipal uses.
Michael Stosic’s “So Easy to Love” hits No. 1 in South Africa
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Michael Stosic’s single “So Easy to Love” is gaining international chart traction ahead of another radio delivery on Aug. 31, topping Play MPE charts in South Africa and placing No. 2 in the Nordics.
Felix Norton launches BrandAxis to track AI visibility for brands
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South African digital marketing entrepreneur Felix Norton has launched BrandAxis, an AI visibility platform aimed at helping businesses measure how they appear in answers from ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Gemini and other AI tools.
South Africa positions Johannesburg as Africa’s healthcare trade hub
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South Africa is drawing a larger share of Africa’s healthcare supply chain as AfCFTA and pooled procurement reshape buying across the continent.
Stratos Lab, ECOBLOX and Digital Parks Africa launch sovereign AI cloud in South Africa
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Stratos Lab, ECOBLOX and Digital Parks Africa have launched what they call Africa’s most powerful AI cloud in Johannesburg, powered by more than 50 NVIDIA B300 servers and 400-plus GPUs. The partnership is aimed at giving African enterprises local…
Aquila Safari becomes official Cape Town safari partner for England's 2026/27 South Africa tour
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Aquila Safari and the Barmy Army have formed a new partnership tied to England’s 2026/27 cricket tour of South Africa.
Kuganha opens near Cape Town with private wellness safari suites
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Kuganha has opened in South Africa’s Western Cape, pairing Big Five safari, rewilding and in-suite wellness in a 10,000-hectare conservancy less than 2.5 hours from Cape Town. The launch targets high-value travelers seeking privacy, luxury and…
Kuganha opens near Cape Town with private wellness safari suites
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Kuganha has opened in South Africa’s Western Cape, creating what it calls a new private wellness safari category just outside Cape Town. The 10-suite property combines rewilded Big Five safari land, in-suite wellness facilities and luxury dining…
Kuganha opens near Cape Town with private wellness safari suites
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Kuganha has opened in South Africa’s Western Cape, combining Big Five safari, rewilding and in-suite wellness in a new private luxury format less than 2.5 hours from Cape Town. The launch targets high-value travelers looking for privacy,…
Aquila Collection and Air France-KLM target Romania and Slovakia for Cape Town tourism growth
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Aquila Collection and Air France-KLM have launched a private-sector marketing push in Romania and Slovakia to grow demand for Cape Town and South Africa.
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