Tanzania and Malawi Resolve Trade Dispute Following Diplomatic Engagement
In a significant step toward regional economic integration, the governments of Tanzania and Malawi have jointly ...
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IMF Revises South Africa’s Growth Forecasts Following Tariff Concerns
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised downward its economic growth forecast for South Africa, reducing ...
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Mozambique’s Rice Import Bill Reaches Historic High Following Agricultural Decline
Mozambique’s reliance on rice imports reached an unprecedented level in 2024, with the import bill climbing ...
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Zimbabwe Reaffirms Land Compensation to Aid Debt Reform
The Zimbabwean government has reiterated its commitment to compensating former white commercial farmers, describing the initiative ...
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Tobacco marketing season opens in Malawi with mixed reactions
The 2024-2025 tobacco marketing season officially opened in Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi, on Wednesday, with ...
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Zambia’s Economy Expands Three Times Faster Than IMF Projections
Zambia’s economy has exhibited exceptional resilience, significantly outperforming projections by both the International Monetary Fund (IMF) ...
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Namibian President Appoints Ericah Shafudah as Finance Minister in Streamlined Cabinet
Namibia’s newly inaugurated president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has announced a significantly restructured cabinet, appointing Ericah Shafudah as ...
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Namibia’s Economic Growth Slows in 2024 as Primary Industries Contract
Namibia’s economic growth decelerated to 3.7% in 2024, down from 4.4% in 2023, as reported in ...
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Experts Highlight Key Investments Needed to Strengthen Africa’s Agricultural Sector
The transformation of Africa’s food systems, crucial to achieving the continent’s hunger eradication goals, demands sustained ...
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How Kilimo BaNDO is Providing Tanzanian Smallholder Farmers with Digital Financial Services and Market Access
Tanzania’s agricultural sector, predominantly composed of over nine million smallholder farmers, has long grappled with challenges ...
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