Zimbabwe’s trade surplus widens to $526.5m in August as exports rise
Zimbabwe’s monthly trade surplus rose to US$526.5 million in August, up from US$320 million in July, according to figures released by the Zimbabwe National Statistics […]
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Namibia to Centralise Fuel Imports in Bid to Cut Rising Petroleum Costs
The Namibian Government plans to introduce a state-coordinated petroleum import system by September 2026 as part of efforts to reduce fuel costs and improve efficiency […]
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 […]
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 […]
South Africa Posts R15.6bn Trade Surplus in October 2025 Amid Rising Flows
South Africa registered a preliminary trade surplus of R15.6 billion in October 2025, driven by exports totalling R192.2 billion against imports of R176.6 billion, according […]
South African Firms Set for Showcase at China Import Expo
South Africa will send a delegation of 32 businesses to participate in the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai from 5 to 10 […]
China Rises to Become Fourth-Largest Importer of Ethiopian Coffee
China has ascended to become the fourth-largest importer of Ethiopian coffee, moving up from seventh place within just two years, according to the Ethiopian Coffee […]
Cape Verde Post Halts U.S. Shipments Over $100 Amid New Import Rules
Cape Verde’s postal service has announced on Wednesday that it will suspend shipments of parcels valued at more than 100 U.S. dollars to the United […]
African currencies under pressure despite reform gains, Afreximbank warns
A new report by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has revealed widespread foreign exchange (FX) challenges across Africa, with nearly half of the continent’s currencies […]