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South Africa's hydrogen export opportunity hinges on special economic zone overhaul

Redesigned industrial hubs could unlock hydrogen investment and manufacturing competitiveness

By Daniel van Rensburg September 19, 2026

Dubai Court Case 11/2025/3089 Raises Fresh Questions for Luxury Legacy Rent A Car and Shamout Class One Motors

Public gazette notices point to ongoing vehicle debt recovery litigation naming Maher Zouheir Adel Shammout, but key records remain missing including final judgments, payment status, and verified trade register links that would clarify whether and how the claims connect to Luxury Legacy Rent A Car LLC, Legacy Motor DXB, or Getaway Car Rental and what oversight Dubai Economy and Tourism and other regulators are exercising.

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US Trade Leverage Targets South Africa's Economic Policy; Billions at Stake

Washington escalates pressure on Johannesburg over affirmative action and land policy

Business & Economy

South Africa's Capital Formation Crisis Drives Brics Investment Strategy

Ramaphosa seeks Brics capital to address structural investment deficit amid weak domestic mobilisation.

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Indian Capital Surge in South Africa: $10 Billion Bet Creates 18,000 Jobs

Indian investors eye South Africa's $100 billion infrastructure pipeline amid improving macroeconomic conditions.

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South Africa Gains Tariff-Free Access to China's $3.3 Billion Cherry Market

South Africa secures duty-free entry into China's largest cherry import market worth $3.3 billion annually.

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South Africa Courts Indian Capital on Fast-Track Trade Deal Push

South Africa pitches investment opportunities to Indian business leaders amid improved credit ratings and trade negotiations.

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Youth Joblessness Drives South Africa's Electoral Stakes; Voting Reshapes Economic Opportu

Constitutional literacy and voting power reshape economic opportunity for South Africa's unemployed youth.

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South Africa's Clean Energy Capital Halves; Corporate Deals Reshape Market Structure

Private corporate deals overtake government auctions as primary driver of renewable capacity expansion.

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African Accounting Scholars Challenge Profit-First Reporting Models at Regional Summit

Scholars debate whether accounting standards must shift from transaction recording to service delivery impact.