Unemployment in Angola improved 0.2 points in the second quarter to 32.3%
The unemployment rate in Angola in the second quarter of this year was 32.3%, an improvement of 0.2 percentage points on the same period last […]
agriculture
Ghana temporarily suspends grain exports due to lack of rain
On August 27, Ghana’s Ministry of Agriculture announced a temporary ban on the export of cereals, including corn, rice, and soybeans, to ensure domestic supply […]
Kenyan Farmers Grapple with Devastating Floods and Climate Change
Kenya’s recent flooding has wreaked havoc on its agricultural sector, leaving farmers like Martha Waema facing unprecedented losses. The deluge has submerged farms, destroying crops […]
Nigeria’s Rivers State Leverages Oil Wealth to Court Investors
According to former Central Bank governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, oil-rich Rivers State has a unique chance to emerge as a beacon of progress, replacing despair […]
March Sees Another Drop in Nigeria’s Crude Oil Production, Reports OPEC
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) reports a further decrease in Nigeria’s daily crude oil production for March. According to OPEC’s data derived from […]
Zimbabwe Braces for Steep Drop in Tobacco Harvest Amid El Niño Impact: A Year Post Record Yield
Zimbabwe, Africa’s primary tobacco producer, launched its annual tobacco-selling season amidst projections of a substantial decrease in both yield and quality due to a drought […]
Angola: The government reintroduces 10% tax on foreign exchange transactions
The Angolan government will reintroduce a 10 percent tax on foreign exchange transactions carried out abroad, in the context of contracting services, according to the […]
Family farming leads production in Angola with 91.5% of farms
Family farming comprises 91.5% of farms in Angola, 66% of which are still run using hoes and manual means, the rest being run by entrepreneurs, […]
China delivers 1,042 tons of rice to Cape Verde worth 1.2ME
On Monday September 3, China delivered 1,042 tons of rice to Cape Verde, worth 1.2 million euros, to mitigate the effects of rising prices and […]
Mozambican economy grew 4.67% in the second quarter
Mozambique’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 4.67% in the second quarter, driven by growth in the primary sector, according to the National Accounts report released […]