South Africans Demand Halt to Coal Exports to Israel Over Gaza War
Protesters in several South African cities on Thursday, August 21, demanded that the Government impose an embargo on coal shipments to Israel, accusing local mining […]
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Mozambique Retains Position as South Africa’s Top African Trading Partner
Mozambique remains South Africa’s leading trading partner in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and across the continent, with annual trade volumes exceeding $2 billion, […]
Research Reveals Limited Local Benefits from Africa’s Luxury Tourism Push
New research from the University of Manchester challenges prevailing assumptions about luxury tourism’s benefits for African nations, revealing that high-end travel strategies often fail to […]
Japan Proposes Indian Ocean–Africa Economic Zone to Boost Trade and Development
On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has unveiled plans for an economic zone linking the Indian Ocean to Africa, signalling Tokyo’s […]
Namibia Targets Seafood Economy Transformation with New Development Plan
Namibia is set to overhaul its fishing industry by shifting from exporting raw materials to building a full-fledged seafood economy, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, […]
Japan reboots Africa partnership at 9th TICAD conference with $1.5B ‘impact investment’ drive
Japan is set to host the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) from 20–22 August in Yokohama, marking a pivotal moment in […]
South Africa’s Agricultural Exports Surge Despite U.S. Tariffs, Diversification Urged
South Africa’s agricultural exports grew by 26 percent in the second quarter of 2025, reaching 161 million U.S. dollars despite facing global trade pressures, Agriculture […]
India’s oil pivot: from Moscow to Lagos in high-stakes global shift
In a stunning pivot driven by geopolitical pressure, India has slashed its Russian oil imports and turned to Nigeria — Africa’s top producer — as […]
Uganda Launches $250m Chinese-Owned Gold Mine to Boost Exports and Value Addition
Uganda has inaugurated on August 17 its first large-scale gold mine, a $250 million project in Busia district owned by Chinese firm Wagagai Mining (U) […]
Nigeria and Brazil to Seal Historic Direct Flight Agreement During Tinubu’s Visit
Nigeria is set to sign a landmark Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with Brazil during President Bola Tinubu’s upcoming state visit to Brasilia, following his […]