Some forecasts place Africa as the world’s second-fastest-growing region in 2025, trailing only East Asia. But with uncertainty clouding the global economic outlook, Ed Butler explores whether the continent can maintain its growth momentum with Sim Tshabalala, CEO of Standard Bank, Africa's largest commercial lender.Meanwhile, Ethiopia’s parliament has introduced a new tax on workers and businesses aimed at bridging the funding gap left by the suspension of USAID support.And at London's Heathrow Airport, questions are being asked about its resilience, after a fire at a nearby electrical substation forced Europe’s busiest airport to shut down, leaving hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded.
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How a fire shut down Europe's busiest airport
Europe's busiest airport, Heathrow, says it will be closed all day because of a fire at an electrical substation. Thousands of people and global flights have been affected.So how has such a major transport hub failed? Andrew Peach speaks to an expert in emergency planning.
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Myanmar's scam centres: Why do they exist?
Thousands of people have been forced to work in Chinese-run scam centres in Myanmar, carrying out online fraud targeting victims around the world. Ed Butler explores why these centres exist—and hear the remarkable story of one woman who managed to escape.Also, China imposes a fresh wave of tariffs on Canada.And Russia and Ukraine discuss a potential ceasefire on energy infrastructure—but who will benefit most?
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Trade wars: China targets Canada
China is imposing tariffs on a variety of Canadian products. It follows Canadas tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.Andrew Peach finds out how much debt the world is in ?Plus the International Olympic Committee is about to elect a new President. But does the cost of hosting outweigh the benefits?
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Fed predicts higher inflation and slow growth for US
The US Federal reserve holds interest rates. The rate remains unchanged despite the uncertainty created by tariffs
Argentina's economy has shrunk 1.7% in 2024 compared with 2023. We hear from Professor of Economics at Belgrano University, Luis Arguero
And how will the second hand clothes marker benefit from tariffs?
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