Namibia Joins Luanda Accord to Strengthen African Diamond Strategy
Namibia has officially acceded to the Luanda Accord, aligning itself with a growing coalition of African ...
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Tag: Economic Development
Kenya Eases Benchmark Interest Rate to 8.75 Percent as Inflation Softens
The Central Bank of Kenya has announced a measured reduction in its benchmark lending rate, lowering ...
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Zimbabwe’s Mineral Export Earnings Climb to 3.4 Billion US Dollars in 2025
Zimbabwe’s mineral export revenues rose to 3.4 billion US dollars in 2025 from 2.9 billion US ...
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Afreximbank Advances Angola’s Energy Sector with $1.75 Billion Facility for Sonangol
The African Export-Import Bank, in collaboration with other lead arrangers, has finalised a $1.75 billion syndicated ...
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Standard Bank Group: Advancing our ambition to grow East Africa
Africa continues to stand out as a compelling opportunity in the global landscape. Strong GDP growth ...
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South Africa Sees Record 10.48 Million Tourists in 2025
South Africa welcomed 10.48 million international arrivals in 2025, marking a 17.6 percent increase over the ...
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African Leaders Head to Davos to Advance a Unified Vision for Growth
African leaders and senior officials are convening in Davos, Switzerland, for the 56th Annual Meeting of ...
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Petra Diamonds Shares Climb After Rare Blue Diamond Find
Petra Diamonds Limited has reported the recovery of a 41.82-carat type IIb blue diamond of exceptional ...
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Ethiopia Commences Construction of Africa’s Largest Airport in Bishoftu
Ethiopia has officially launched the construction of the Bishoftu International Airport, a $12.5 billion infrastructure project ...
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Sinoma and OCP Sign EPC Deal for Phosphate Plant in Morocco
China’s Sinoma Construction, a subsidiary of the China National Building Material Group, has signed an engineering, ...
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