Sassou Nguesso Inaugurated for Fresh Five-Year Mandate in Congo
President Denis Sassou Nguesso was sworn in on April 16, following his re-election in the March 15 presidential poll, marking the start of a new […]
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Tourism Rebounds to Power South Africa’s Economy, Surpassing Pre-Pandemic Levels
South Africa’s tourism sector has re-emerged as a key engine of economic growth and employment, with new data showing it has surpassed pre-pandemic performance levels. […]
South African Farmers Welcome Fuel Levy Cut but Call for Broader Support Measures
South African agricultural bodies AgriSA and Agbiz on Tuesday welcomed the Government’s temporary reduction of the general fuel levy, describing it as timely relief for […]
GCF approves $440m climate financing for Africa to drive resilience and growth
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved 440 million U.S. dollars in climate financing for Africa, targeting seven projects expected to leverage an additional 1.1 […]
China-Kenya Forum Boosts Trade with Zero-Tariff Opportunities
The China-Kenya Business Forum convened on Monday, March 23, in Nairobi, drawing over 350 participants from both Government and business sectors to explore avenues for […]
South Africa’s Economy Records 1.1% Growth in 2025
South Africa’s economy expanded by 1.1 per cent in 2025, according to data released on Tuesday, March 10, by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). The […]
Côte d’Ivoire Slashes Mid-Season Cocoa Price by Over 57% Amid Global Market Collapse
The Government of Côte d’Ivoire has reduced the purchase price of cocoa for the mid-season harvest from 2,800 CFA francs per kilogram to 1,200 CFA […]
Nyhontso to Lead SA Delegation to ICARRD+20 as Global Focus Turns to Agrarian Reform
Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso will head a high-level South African delegation to Cartagena, Colombia, for the International Conference on Agrarian Reform […]
South Africa Receives First FMD Vaccine Shipment in Bid to Reopen Global Red Meat Markets
On Sunday, February 22, 2026, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen described the arrival of South Africa’s first batch of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines as a […]
Putin Hosts Madagascar’s Interim Leader in Kremlin Talks Following Military Support
Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks on Thursday with Madagascar’s interim leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, at the Kremlin, marking one of the colonel’s first major […]