World Bank Approves $550m Boost for Tanzania’s Education and Social Protection
The World Bank has approved 550 million US dollars in financing for Tanzania, according to a statement issued by the country’s Ministry of Finance on […]
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Ethiopia Urges Stronger Partnerships to Advance Development and Modern Diplomacy Agenda
An official has reaffirmed the United Nations Development Programme’s commitment to supporting Ethiopia through technical expertise and seed funding, while calling on development partners to […]
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 […]
US Firm Moves to Restart DRC Mines Under Strategic Minerals Deal
Virtus Minerals has announced plans to restart the cobalt and copper operations of Chemaf after securing regulatory approval, marking the first acquisition of active mines […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nigeria Records 90% Surge in Capital Inflows in 2025 as Investors Chase High Yields
Capital inflows into Nigeria surged by nearly 90% in 2025, signalling renewed investor appetite, largely anchored in high-yield opportunities within the country’s financial markets. According […]
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 […]
Ethiopia Rises as Africa’s Second-Largest FDI Hub Amid Strong Chinese Investment Surge
Ethiopia has emerged as Africa’s second-largest destination for FDI (Foreign direct investment), trailing only Egypt, according to remarks made on March 16 in Addis Ababa […]