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Why South Africa Is Becoming the EM Gateway in 2026
South Africa is re-emerging as a critical gateway to African markets, with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) accelerating trade and investment. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how Johannesburg is becoming a hub for logistics, finance, and manufacturing, drawing companies from China, Europe, and the US. They discuss the country's infrastructure upgrades, the role of the rand in regional trade, and why investors see South Africa as a proxy for the continent's growth. With the EEM down 7.8% in the past five days and the trade-weighted dollar index slipping to…
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