UNECA Chief Urges Africa to Deepen Market Integration and Mobilise Domestic Resources
At the opening of the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union ...
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Africa’s economic growth set to outpace Asia for the first time, IMF forecasts
Africa’s economic growth is forecast to outpace that of Asia in 2026 according to recent projections ...
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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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S&P Awards Africa Finance Corporation Top-Tier ‘A’ Rating With Positive Outlook
S&P Global Ratings has assigned Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) long-term and short-term issuer credit ratings of ...
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Moody’s Upgrades Kenya’s Sovereign Credit Rating to B3
Moody’s Investors Service has revised Kenya’s long-term foreign currency sovereign credit rating to B3 from Caa1, ...
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Exclusive Interview: Dr Leverne McFarlane on Africa Caribbean Development Finance
The Southern African Times is pleased to release an exclusive interview with Dr Leverne McFarlane, Chief ...
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OPINION | Davos Reveals the Reality Africa Has Long Endured
The World Economic Forum in Davos in January 2026 will be remembered not for grand declarations, ...
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IDC Re-engages ArcelorMittal Over Possible Acquisition of South African Steel Operations
Negotiations have resumed between ArcelorMittal and South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation regarding a potential transfer of ...
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€50 Million Guarantee to Unlock Renewable Power Investment Across Southern Africa
A€50 million guarantee facility has been established to enhance the financial viability of renewable energy investments ...
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African Development Bank Secures $11 Billion for Low-Income Lending
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has successfully raised $11 billion for the African Development Fund (ADF), ...
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