Cotton is the backbone of rural economies across Africa – from Chad to Zambia and Tanzania – but the sector…
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Workshop reflects on economic transformation in Southern, Eastern Africa
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Sub-regional Offices for Eastern (SRO-EA) and Southern Africa (SRO-SA) opened a three-day…
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Southern Africa’s critical minerals sector faces key financing gaps
A new report launched today by the World Economic Forum highlights that Southern Africa’s critical minerals sector faced key financing…
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It’s time for Africa to embrace nuclear energy
By Claver Gatete – Across the continent, a staggering 600 million people remain without access to electricity, a number that…
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Reflection on Ethiopia’s external debt with figures
External debt (money owed to foreign creditors) has been on the rise globally over the past years. Sovereign and corporate…
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Why Africa battles for fair credit
Why borrowing is so expensive for African nations is no longer just a technical debate. It is a question with…
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Zambia to secure $185.5 million from IMF
The Government of Zambia is set to secure $185.5 million funding from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This is announced…
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Protea Hotels by Marriott expands footprint in Africa
Protea Hotels by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 brands, today announced the opening of two…
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Ethiopian Airlines honored in Zambia
Ethiopian Airlines, the fully state owned aviation group, is honored this week with multiple awards at the Zambia Airports Corporation…
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ATIDI’s profits jumps to $69 million
African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) recorded a remarkable performance for the financial year ended December 2023, backed by…
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African Development Bank outlines 2023 Dakar 2 Summit
Since the Dakar 2 Summit, six African countries have set up Presidential-level Councils to drive implementation of the Country Food…
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Zambia, US sign agreement to prevent human trafficking
Today, U.S. Embassy Zambia’s Chargé d’Affaires Linnisa Wahid and Minister of Home Affairs the Honorable Jack Mwiimbu signed the U.S.–Zambia…
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