South Africa Targets Major Rail Freight Expansion Under Transport Reform Agenda
South Africa plans to shift up to 24 million tons of freight annually from 1 April next year as part of a broader logistics and […]
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South Africa eyes expanded trade, energy and defence ties with Japan amid diversification push
South Africa is seeking to deepen trade and investment cooperation with Japan, with a focus on export diversification and new collaboration in energy and defence […]
President Felix Tshisekedi Orders Mining Revenue Audit Amid Losses from Record Exports
The President of Democratic Republic of the Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, has directed a comprehensive audit of mining export revenues and state assets, citing significant financial […]
Malawi eyes $120m Afreximbank loan to stabilize fuel supply amid forex crisis
Malawi is seeking to borrow 120 million US dollars from the African Export-Import Bank to procure fuel, as severe foreign exchange shortages leave the country […]
Rwanda Secures $250m IMF Loan Deal to Sustain Reforms Amid Global Pressures
Rwanda on Thursday reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund on a 38-month Extended Credit Facility programme valued at SDR 185 million (approximately […]
Ghana Welcomes Burkina Faso’s Decision to Restore Tomato Trade
The Government of Ghana has welcomed a decision by Burkina Faso to lift its suspension on special export authorizations for fresh tomatoes, a move expected […]
AfDB warns Africa’s growth outlook was already under strain before Iran conflict
On 30 March 2026, the African Development Bank (AfDB) reported that risks to Africa’s economic growth were skewed to the downside even before the outbreak […]
Nigeria to Roll Out National Single Window to Transform Port Operations
Nigeria is set to launch the first phase of its National Single Window on Friday, March 27, a centralised digital platform designed to streamline import […]
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 Confident on Debt Stability Despite Oil Price Surge and Market Volatility
South Africa’s National Treasury on Wednesday, March 18, reaffirmed that Government debt remains on track to stabilise, despite rising oil prices and global market volatility […]