African Development Bank and Standard Bank Collaborate to Strengthen SMME Financing
The African Development Bank Group and Standard Bank Group have formalised a strategic financial partnership aimed ...
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South Africa’s G20 Presidency Drives Finance Discussions in Cape Town
The G20 Finance Track meetings, currently underway in Cape Town, have entered a critical phase as ...
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Steady Rise in Women’s Leadership in Tanzania Over the Past Decade – Report
A recent report highlights a significant increase in the number of women occupying leadership positions in ...
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West Africa’s Midas Touch: The Billion-Year Alchemy Behind the Gold Rush
West Africa’s prominence as a global gold hub is rooted in a confluence of ancient geological ...
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38th African Union Summit Commences in Addis Ababa with Focus on Reparative Justice and Leadership Renewal
The 38th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly of Heads of State and Government ...
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Switzerland’s Development Aid Shift: Implications for Zambia and Beyond
Switzerland has announced a strategic shift in its foreign aid policy, with significant implications for Zambia, ...
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Zambia Breaks Ground on $340 Million Phosphate Plant in Collaboration with China
On 25th January 2025, a groundbreaking ceremony was held in Chilanga district, Lusaka Province, Zambia, marking ...
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Africa’s £7 Billion Rail Revolution: Transforming Connectivity Across 60 Cities and Beyond
Africa is undergoing a transformative period in rail infrastructure development, with several ambitious projects set to ...
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Ethiopia’s Manufacturing Sector Surges with Increased Capacity and Foreign Investment
Ethiopia’s manufacturing sector has experienced notable improvements in production capacity and employment generation, according to recent ...
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Uganda Inaugurates Eight Chinese-Invested Factories
Uganda has reached a significant milestone in its industrialisation journey with the commissioning of eight Chinese-invested ...
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