South Africa’s Agricultural Exports Rise by 26% Despite Heightened U.S. Trade Barriers
In the second quarter of 2025, South Africa recorded a 26 percent year-on-year surge in agricultural ...
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Namibia Proposes Shift from Raw Fish Exports to Processed Seafood
The Government of Namibia has announced its strategic intent to pivot the nation’s fishing industry away ...
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British International Investment, NAPSA & Swedfund Launch $70M SME Fund in Zambia
The United Kingdom’s development finance institution, British International Investment (BII), in collaboration with Zambia’s National Pension ...
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Botswana Introduces Economic Transformation Programme Aimed at Diversification
The Government of Botswana has announced the launch of the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP), an ...
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Angola to Begin Salt Exports to the DRC Amid Economic Diversification Push
Angola will commence the export of domestically produced salt to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) ...
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Botswana Secures $200 Million OPEC Fund Loan to Support Fiscal Reform
Botswana has secured a US$200 million (approximately P2.7 billion) policy-based loan from the OPEC Fund for ...
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Saudi Arabia Expected to Raise $12.6 Billion in Bond Issuance
Saudi Arabia is poised to issue an additional $12.6 billion in sovereign bonds by the end ...
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Two Hats, One Mission: Gaolathe’s Bid to Rewire Botswana’s Economy
At the historic debating chamber of the Cambridge Union Society, a venue that has hosted figures ...
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Southern Africa Moves Towards Energy Independence as Namibia and Botswana Collaborate on New Oil Refinery
Southern Africa is poised for a strategic shift in its energy landscape, as Namibia and Botswana ...
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Nigeria and South Africa Sign Strategic Minerals Cooperation Pact to Advance Economic Diversification
In a significant development aimed at diversifying its petroleum-dependent economy, Nigeria has formalised a bilateral agreement ...
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