Botswana Unveils Five-Year Plan to Cut Diamond Dependence and Boost Jobs
Botswana has approved on Thursday, November 6, its 12th National Development Plan (NDP 12), a five-year framework aimed at reducing the country’s reliance on diamonds […]
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South Africa Secures Landmark Stone Fruit Trade Deal with China
South Africa and China have signed a groundbreaking stone fruit trade protocol, granting South African exporters unprecedented access to the vast Chinese market. The agreement, […]
China and Ghana Deepen Strategic Ties
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday, October 13, held talks with Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama in Beijing on the sidelines of the Global Leaders’ […]
UK Commits $7.5m to Nigerian Agri-Tech Firm Babban Gona to Strengthen Food Security
The UK’s development finance institution, British International Investment (BII), has invested $7.5 million in Nigerian agri-tech platform Babban Gona to bolster food security and climate […]
Qatar’s $103bn Africa bet signals shift in Gulf’s global strategy
Qatar has unveiled an ambitious $103 billion investment plan across six African nations, marking one of the Gulf state’s largest-ever international expansion efforts. Spearheaded by […]
SADC Leaders Push Industrialisation and Agricultural Transformation to Bolster Regional Integration
The 45th Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) took place on August 17 in Madagascar’s capital, Antananarivo, with leaders highlighting on August […]
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 […]
South African Investors Eye Strategic Opportunities in Huambo’s Economic Corridor
South African business entities are intensifying their interest in investment opportunities within Huambo Province, Angola—particularly across agriculture, manufacturing, mining, and logistics linked to the Lobito […]
Zimbabwe Still Eyes Upper-Middle-Income Status
Zimbabwe is on course to surpass a per capita income of 3,000 U.S. dollars in 2025, reflecting a steady improvement in economic activity, according to […]
India and Ghana Cement Strategic Ties with Landmark Agreements During Modi’s Historic Visit
India and Ghana have signed on Wednesday, July 2, four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation across key sectors including agriculture, energy, […]