Standard Bank Namibia launches CIPS to boost China trade
Standard Bank Namibia on Monday launched China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), becoming the first bank in Namibia to offer direct renminbi (RMB) payment services. […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
Zambia election: Cost of living and civil liberties dominate campaign
Zambia’s presidential election is shaping up as a close contest between incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema of the United Party for National Development (UPND) and opposition […]
South Africa: 11 killed in separate shootings in Cape Town
Eleven people were killed in three separate shootings in Cape Town, South Africa, between Saturday evening and early Sunday morning, according to Police. The South […]
Tanzania, Uganda sign deal to develop Tanga into regional energy hub
Tanzania and Uganda have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop the northeastern Tanzanian port city of Tanga into a regional energy hub. The […]
Angola Parliament approves tax incentives for six oil blocks to boost investment
Angola’s National Assembly has approved on Thursday the granting of tax incentives to six oil blocks as part of efforts to attract investment and support […]
South Sudan: SPLM-IO rejects Kiir-led dialogue ahead of December elections
South Sudan’s main opposition group, the SPLM-IO, has rejected President Salva Kiir’s proposed inter-party dialogue ahead of the country’s December 2026 elections, calling instead for […]
World Aquaculture Society seeks partnership with Angola to boost aquaculture
The World Aquaculture Society (WAS) has expressed interest in partnering with Angola to strengthen the country’s aquaculture sector and promote sustainable fish production. The proposed […]
South Africa calls for AU Conference to tackle root causes of migration
South Africa has renewed calls for the African Union (AU) to implement its 2015 resolution to convene a continent-wide Conference on migration, saying the issue […]
Angola and AU prepare Summit on preventing and resolving conflicts in Africa
Angola is preparing to host an African Union (AU) summit focused on strengthening mechanisms for conflict prevention and resolution across the continent. In this context, […]
Nigeria Deploys New Troop Contingent to ECOWAS Mission in Guinea-Bissau
The Nigerian army has deployed a fresh contingent of 86 troops to the ECOWAS Stabilization Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ESSMGB) to reinforce regional peacekeeping efforts. […]