Togo hosts Biashara Afrika Forum on continental trade integration
The third edition of the Biashara Afrika forum has opened in Lome with renewed calls for stronger intra-African trade and deeper economic integration under the […]
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South Africa, Botswana to strengthen ties at 6th Bi-National Commission session
South Africa and Botswana are set to deepen bilateral cooperation during the 6th Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) scheduled to take place in Gaborone […]
Ghana partners African states to pilot digital trade corridor for cross-border payments
Ghana is partnering with Rwanda, Zambia and other African countries to pilot a continental digital trade corridor aimed at improving integration and interoperability in cross-border […]
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 […]
High Logistics Costs Undermine Kenyan SMEs’ Access to AfCFTA Markets
A study released on Monday, March 30, by the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) reveals that high and unpredictable logistics costs are significantly limiting Kenyan […]
South Africa targets R2 trillion investment drive as sixth ‘Investment Conference’ opens
South Africa is set to host its sixth Investment Conference on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, as President Cyril Ramaphosa leads efforts to position the country […]
Botswana, Zambia Launch Kazungula Bridge Authority to Boost Regional Trade
Botswana’s President Duma Boko and his Zambian counterpart Hakainde Hichilema on Tuesday officially launched the Kazungula Bridge Authority at the border post in northern Botswana, […]
AU 39th Ordinary Session Sets 2026 Water Security Agenda and Charts Reform Path
The 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) concluded on Sunday in Addis Ababa, setting out Africa’s strategic priorities for 2026 […]
UNECA Chief Urges Africa to Rethink Development Model Amid Global Economic Shifts
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) Executive Secretary Claver Gatete on Wednesday called on African countries to mobilise and manage development financing more effectively […]
Ethiopia Breaks Ground on Bishoftu Airport to Anchor Africa’s Largest Aviation Hub
Ethiopia has formally launched construction of the Bishoftu International Airport, a flagship infrastructure project poised to become Africa’s largest aviation hub upon completion. Prime Minister […]