AU Chair Calls for Africa to Capture More Value From Its Resources at Unstoppable Africa 2026
African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has called for greater industrialisation, intra-African trade and domestic ...
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Rwanda Tourism Revenue Reaches 685 Million US Dollars as Sector Expands in 2025
Rwanda’s tourism sector recorded sustained growth in 2025, with revenues rising to 685 million US dollars, ...
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Royal African Society Appoints Benedict Oramah as Patron
The Southern African Times reports that the Royal African Society has elected Professor Benedict Okey Oramah ...
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A New Vintage of Trade as China’s Zero Tariffs Stir South African Wine Ambitions
In the vineyards of the Western Cape, the close of harvest has brought a familiar rhythm ...
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Sub-Saharan economies record notable gains in global connectedness
Several Sub-Saharan African economies are among the world’s fastest improving in global connectedness, reflecting gradual shifts ...
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Angola Attracts $21.8 Billion in Investment as China Leads Interest
Angola has attracted 596 investment proposals valued at approximately $21.8 billion over the past five years, ...
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South Africa’s Economy Grows 1.1 Percent in 2025
South Africa’s economy recorded modest growth in 2025, with real gross domestic product expanding by 1.1 ...
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Sankofa Capital and Botswana Investment and Trade Centre Formalise Strategic Investment Cooperation Framework
In a move that underscores Botswana’s renewed push to reposition itself within competitive global capital markets, ...
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Zambia Sets 10000 Megawatt Power Target by 2030 to Underpin Industrial Growth
Zambia has set an ambitious target to nearly triple its electricity generation capacity by the end ...
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Namibia to Host Global Offshore Energy Summit to Strengthen Africa’s Position in Drilling Investment
Namibia will host the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) Africa Conference and Exhibition from 24 ...
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