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    South Africa stuck in a rut: how can it escape the trap of economic stagnation?

    Nearly two decades after joining the BRICS, South Africa has failed to deliver on its development promises. Per capita GDP in 2025 is below 2007 levels, with a marked deterioration in social indicators: unemployment, growing poverty and severely degraded infrastructure. Unlike its emerging peers in Asia and Latin America, the ‘Rainbow Nation’ has remained mired in low growth, hampered by two major structural constraints: the failure of the energy system and deep distortions in the labor market.

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    Coface Risk Review October 2025: The calm during the storm

    The global economy weathered the trade turmoil of the first half of 2025, but the coming quarters will see a spreading of the longer-term effects. The October 2025 Coface Risk Review analyses global dynamics, placing its focus on the surge in social and political risk, and the strategic challenges facing the Gulf countries.

Expert advice

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    Trade credit insurance: 6 strategies to secure your growth

    Slowing global growth, shifts in international trade, digitisation and automation of trade receivables, (geo)political instability: trade credit management is becoming increasingly complex, with the risk of affecting your company's cash flow and disrupting the development of your business. Here's how to make trade credit insurance your best weapon for avoiding bad debts and conquering new markets in this new commercial ecosystem.

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    5 tips to anticipate risks and successfully run your business with Data & AI

    AI and data are powerful tools for improving business management, but their adoption remains a huge challenge for executives. Security, ROI, technological integration and digitalisation: our Risk & Smart Data experts help you transform your data into genuine growth drivers and decision-making solutions. Find out all the keys to managing your risks and stay ahead.

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    "Coface Trade Credit Insurance makes life easy"

    With over 30 years of continuous growth, DCS Group has become the UK’s leading distributor of major household and personal care brands. As a trusted supply chain organisation, it delivers an unmatched range of market-leading products to its customers. As DCS expands, it relies on Coface as a vital partner in reaching its goals.

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