Ramaphosa Unveils Economic Recovery Drive Amid Global Headwinds
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa will intensify efforts to grow the economy, create jobs and attract investment despite rising global uncertainty threatening recovery. He […]
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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 […]
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 […]
IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Tanzania for US$375.5 Million Financing Under ECF and RSF Reviews
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Tanzanian authorities on the final reviews of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and the […]
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 […]
Floods and Landslides Claim 18 Lives in Kenya Amid Peak Rains
At least 18 people have died in Kenya following severe flooding and landslides triggered by sustained heavy rainfall, according to police on May 3, 2026. […]
South Africa Unveils R12.5bn Border Overhaul to Boost Trade and Security
South Africa will invest R12.5 billion in a major border infrastructure overhaul aimed at improving trade efficiency, strengthening security and enhancing traveller experience, Home Affairs […]
Côte d’Ivoire Positions Road Infrastructure as Key Driver of Economic Growth
Côte d’Ivoire has reaffirmed its commitment to making road infrastructure a central pillar of its development strategy, according to Thomas Camara, Chairman of the Road […]
President Mahama Assures Ghanaians of Stable Power Amid Ongoing Grid Upgrades
President John Dramani Mahama on Sunday, April 19, reassured Ghanaians that recent intermittent power outages are not a return to the prolonged “dumsor” crisis, but […]
Sassou Nguesso Inaugurated for Fresh Five-Year Mandate in Congo
President Denis Sassou Nguesso was sworn in on April 16, following his re-election in the March 15 presidential poll, marking the start of a new […]