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Implications of IMF trimming Africa's growth
Thu, Apr 24th 2025Will Nigeria implement 4% free-on-board charge?
Thu, Apr 24th 2025Focus On: Bolstering African Economies Through Special Economic Zones
Thu, Apr 24th 2025
Rising Global Debt Requires Countries to Put their Fiscal House in Order
Wed, Apr 23rd 2025Enhancing market resilience amid global trade uncertainty
Wed, Apr 23rd 2025
Bitcoin heads toward $95,000, rising for a third day and turning positive on the year
Wed, Apr 23rd 2025Kenya’s President Ruto talks trade with China, says country is reshaping new world order
Wed, Apr 23rd 2025Focus On: Advancing Meaningful Trade Through Special Economic Zones
Wed, Apr 23rd 2025
AfCFTA Secretary General Calls for Unified African Trade Policy as Trump Tariffs Hit
Wed, Apr 23rd 2025
Brookings explores the G20’s role in shaping global economic policies
Wed, Apr 23rd 2025Sugar & ethanol: Africa’s shifting trade landscape
Wed, Apr 23rd 2025Ramaphosa hosts Volodymyr Zelenksyy of Ukraine
Wed, Apr 23rd 2025
African Markets – Factors to watch on April 23
Wed, Apr 23rd 2025Trading in troubled times
Tue, Apr 22nd 2025
Will global trade slump to Covid pandemic level?
Tue, Apr 22nd 2025
As the dollar falters, the world’s central banks tread a tightrope — devalue their currency or not
Tue, Apr 22nd 2025Will Trump’s tariffs cause the next recession?
Thu, Apr 17th 2025Examining how tariffs impact Africa’s investment relations with the world
Thu, Apr 17th 2025
China targets U.S. services and other areas as it decries ‘meaningless’ tariff hikes on goods
Thu, Apr 17th 2025Global trade outlook has ‘deteriorated sharply’ amid Trump tariff uncertainty, WTO warns
Wed, Apr 16th 2025World Bank President previews 2025 Spring Meetings
Wed, Apr 16th 2025Global economic outlook: Risks and opportunities
Wed, Apr 16th 2025
South African rand gains as dollar slumps on tariff uncertainty
Wed, Apr 16th 2025African Markets – Factors to watch on April 16
Wed, Apr 16th 2025Post-Sudan ban, Kenyan tea targets West Africa markets
Wed, Apr 16th 2025
South African property stocks rebound amid global volatility
Tue, Apr 15th 2025Consumers don’t agree with the White House that the economy will be fine
Tue, Apr 15th 2025South African rand recovers further on bets coalition will hold
Tue, Apr 15th 2025
Momentum Investments’ Q1 market review & 2025 outlook
Mon, Apr 14th 2025Accelerating Africa’s healthcare security
Mon, Apr 14th 2025South African president names Jonas special envoy to US
Mon, Apr 14th 2025
African Markets – Factors to watch on April 14
Mon, Apr 14th 2025South African businesses on edge as VAT hike looms
Mon, Apr 14th 2025South Africa’s rand gains on report ANC may scrap VAT hike
Mon, Apr 14th 2025
China urges Trump to correct mistakes and heed ‘rational voices’ on reciprocal tariffs
Mon, Apr 14th 2025
Why iPhones May Get More Expensive Amid Trump Tariffs
Fri, Apr 11th 2025
EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks set for weekly declines as US-China trade war
Fri, Apr 11th 2025Soybean futures surge
Fri, Apr 11th 2025
Impact of tariffs on developing countries could be ‘catastrophic’, says UN trade agency
Fri, Apr 11th 2025Investors focus on short-dated T-bills
Fri, Apr 11th 2025Tariffs spark global economic instability
Fri, Apr 11th 2025African Markets – Factors to watch on April 11
Fri, Apr 11th 2025
Mozambique economic recovery amid global uncertainty
Thu, Apr 10th 2025African credit ratings can absorb aid cuts and trade strains, Fitch says
Thu, Apr 10th 2025
Afreximbank African Trade Centres, catalysing business across Africa and the Caribbean
Thu, Apr 10th 2025African Markets – Factors to watch on April 10
Thu, Apr 10th 2025Trump tariffs: World reacts as White House issues temporary tariff reprieve; China’s duties kick in
Thu, Apr 10th 2025South African rand regains some ground after US pauses tariffs
Thu, Apr 10th 2025
Trump temporarily drops tariffs to 10% for most countries, hits China harder with 125%
Thu, Apr 10th 2025
Trump’s tariff plan is throwing into disarray companies’ efforts to diversify out of China
Wed, Apr 9th 2025Pony.ai CEO on the future of autonomous driving and AI
Wed, Apr 9th 2025
U.S. reciprocal tariffs take effect
Wed, Apr 9th 2025
US tariffs threaten 35,000 citrus jobs in South Africa, farmers say
Tue, Apr 8th 2025The Trump administration wants more than 0% tariffs
Tue, Apr 8th 2025
EMERGING MARKETS-Trade war, recession fears put stocks on path for biggest daily drop since 2008
Mon, Apr 7th 2025South African rand hits 18-month low, stocks recover from plunge
Mon, Apr 7th 2025
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says Trump tariffs will boost inflation, slow an already weakening U.S. economy
Mon, Apr 7th 2025
Trump’s Tariff Math Explained
Fri, Apr 4th 2025South Africa not planning to retaliate over Trump’s tariffs
Fri, Apr 4th 2025Baffled Lesotho seeks to engage with US on ‘shocking’ tariffs
Fri, Apr 4th 2025
Tanzania central bank keeps benchmark interest rate unchanged
Fri, Apr 4th 2025South African Markets – Factors to watch on April 4
Fri, Apr 4th 2025
The problem of organizing weak states; and why Africa needs a new model of Pan-Africanism
Mon, Mar 31st 2025Trump says reciprocal tariffs will target all countries
Mon, Mar 31st 2025
China invites U.S. business leaders to Beijing as it tries to decipher Trump’s trade plans
Tue, Mar 25th 2025How Japan’s largest AI unicorn is shaping the future of deep learning
Tue, Mar 25th 2025South Africa to issue request for proposals for private-sector rail investment in Aug
Mon, Mar 24th 2025China’s CCECC to invest $1.4 billion in Tanzania-Zambia railway
Thu, Mar 20th 2025
China’s central bank follows U.S. Fed in keeping rates steady as tariff threats pressure yuan
Thu, Mar 20th 2025
China markets are set to outperform Wall Street as U.S. exceptionalism comes to a pause
Wed, Mar 19th 2025How autonomous driving technology supports Japan’s aging truck drivers
Wed, Mar 19th 2025How China Could Beat The U.S. To Nuclear Fusion, As AI Power Needs Surge
Sun, Mar 16th 2025Exxaro FY HEPS down 36%
Thu, Mar 13th 2025
We ‘must act’: Europe retaliates against Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports
Wed, Mar 12th 2025Why Estée Lauder Is Spending $1.5 Billion On A Makeover
Tue, Mar 11th 2025US open to minerals partnerships with Democratic Republic of Congo
Mon, Mar 10th 2025
Global bonds sell off as investors react to Trump’s tariffs and a German ‘paradigm shift’
Thu, Mar 6th 2025
Zimbabwe expects tobacco sales to rise 21% in 2025
Wed, Mar 5th 2025Mexico president says retaliatory tariffs coming Sunday
Tue, Mar 4th 2025
China’s factory activity growth hits 3-month high in February, as millions return to work after holidays
Mon, Mar 3rd 2025
Focus On: Technological Transformation & Innovation in Africa’s Livestock, Pharma & Agri-Parks
Sun, Mar 2nd 2025Biden’s Africa trip spotlights colonial legacies and dangers of commodity dependence
Fri, Feb 28th 2025China vows to retaliate as necessary after Trump threatens another 10% tariff hike
Fri, Feb 28th 2025South African leader wants to do a deal with Trump to resolve dispute
Thu, Feb 27th 2025
Endeavor: AI & fintech innovation key trends shaping VC & Africa’s startup ecosystem
Wed, Feb 26th 2025Nigeria’s NNPC, Stena Bulk and Caverton launch new shipping venture
Tue, Feb 25th 2025Shell expects 60% rise in global LNG demand by 2040
Tue, Feb 25th 2025
China is likely to cut its benchmark policy rate next month, economists say, after PBOC keeps LPR steady
Fri, Feb 21st 2025
US Treasury’s Bessent to skip G20 meeting in South Africa
Thu, Feb 20th 2025S. Africa’s Ramaphosa Calls Urgent Cabinet Meeting over budget
Wed, Feb 19th 2025
China deal-making ramps up after years of decline as domestic companies prepare for Trump tariffs
Wed, Feb 19th 2025
Turning Crisis into Opportunity
Mon, Feb 17th 2025
U.S. and India to double bilateral trade in five years, Prime Minister Modi says, as Trump tariffs loom
Fri, Feb 14th 2025
Europe wants to be part of the AI race against China and the U.S. — and shake off its anti-innovation image
Wed, Feb 12th 2025China builds space alliances in Africa as Trump cuts foreign aid
Tue, Feb 11th 2025
PIDG’s $25mn Lake Victoria RoRo project set to improve cargo transport & trade in East Africa
Thu, Feb 6th 2025
Mining in Africa: On the cusp of a new boom?
Wed, Feb 5th 2025On American aid cuts/disruptions
Wed, Feb 5th 2025How Companies Are Dodging Trump Tariffs On Canada, Mexico And China
Sat, Feb 1st 2025
Botswana’s Duma Boko sets out his vision for the economy, implores young people to build Africa
Thu, Jan 23rd 2025WEF 2025: Africa’s Economy: Young and Fast
Thu, Jan 23rd 2025Mozambique’s Maputo port volumes dip after post-election unrest
Tue, Jan 21st 2025DP World’s Akoojee on the shifting landscape in African logistics
Mon, Jan 20th 2025
Mozambique’s post-election protests hit South32 plant, chrome exports
Tue, Dec 10th 2024
What Trump's presidency means for venture capital in Africa
Thu, Nov 14th 2024Uber Eats GM on expanding non-food deliveries across Africa
Tue, Nov 12th 2024
South Africa sees wider deficits, higher debt in budget review
Wed, Oct 30th 2024Yemi Osinbajo delivers the 8th Annual Babacar Ndiaye Lecture
Tue, Oct 29th 2024Rwanda at the heart of AfCFTA dialogue
Fri, Oct 18th 2024
Which is the only region in the world which will add more than 1bn people to its population by the middle of the century?
Wed, Oct 16th 2024
McDan Group Ghana signs billion dollar infrastructure deal with Kenya
Mon, Oct 14th 2024Focus On: AfCFTA: Boosting intra-Africa exports
Mon, Oct 14th 2024
Inside the world’s first humanoid factory, where robots will eventually build themselves
Thu, Oct 10th 2024Focus On: Connecting Africa: Building Africa’s railroad recovery
Thu, Oct 3rd 2024
The East and Gulf coast ports strike could be a no-win situation for the Biden administration
Thu, Oct 3rd 2024
East and Gulf Coast ports strike, stranding billions in trade and threatening U.S. economy
Tue, Oct 1st 2024UAE’s IRH eyes mining, energy and logistics projects in South Africa
Mon, Sep 30th 2024AfDB’s Quaynor speaks on Transnet’s turnaround strategy
Fri, Sep 27th 2024Idowu: Election logistics and result management major challenges
Fri, Sep 20th 2024
South African economy gains momentum but not as much as forecast
Tue, Sep 3rd 2024South African Markets – Factors to watch on Sept 2
Mon, Sep 2nd 2024
AfCFTA Secretary General Laments S. Africa’s Absence from Flagship African payments system
Tue, Aug 27th 2024
South Africa’s Transnet seeks debt relief from government
Tue, Aug 20th 2024Eye on OR Tambo SEZ: Gauteng’s logistics & warehouse sector
Mon, Aug 19th 2024South Africa’s government set on speedy reforms, says deputy minister
Wed, Aug 14th 2024
S.Africa’s Transnet gets $1 bln African Development Bank loan
Thu, Jul 18th 2024South African central bank governor’s comments on rate decision
Thu, Jul 18th 2024Critical Moment
Tue, Jul 9th 2024
Why strong regional value chains will be vital to the next chapter of China and Africa’s economic relationship
Tue, Jun 25th 2024
AfDB Annual Meetings 2024: BRICS Plus & Africa: Trade & Investment Opportunities for the Continent
Thu, Jun 6th 2024It is time for our politicians to put South Africa first
Mon, Jun 3rd 2024Post-COVID, China is back in Africa and doubling down on minerals
Tue, May 28th 2024
South Africa’s trade and competition minister Patel to exit cabinet after election
Fri, May 24th 2024Focus On U.S.-Africa Business Summit 2024: Building investor relations
Thu, May 23rd 2024Unlocking growth: Cross-border trade gives African entrepreneurs access to new markets
Fri, May 17th 2024Harnessing Sub-Saharan Africa’s Critical Mineral Wealth
Mon, May 13th 2024
Investing in Africa’s Infrastructure and Borders, a Catalyst for Long-Lasting Transformative Economic Impact
Wed, Mar 27th 2024
South Africa, Namibia seek to build $377mn Transport Infrastructure Fund
Tue, Mar 12th 2024South African rand set to end week on stronger note
Fri, Mar 8th 2024Making Bretton Woods Work for Africa
Thu, Mar 7th 2024
Shifting the course of Global Trade at 13th Ministerial Conference
Fri, Feb 23rd 2024South Africa dips into emergency reserves as fiscal space vanishes
Wed, Feb 21st 2024South Africa will tap contingency account to curb rising debt
Wed, Feb 21st 2024
South Africa’s Transnet says logistic reforms cannot be rushed
Tue, Feb 6th 2024Reaching the point of Turnaround
Thu, Feb 1st 2024WEF Davos 2024: Rebuilding Trust: Highlights Special
Tue, Jan 30th 2024
Congo asks U.N. to help with challenging election logistics
Wed, Dec 13th 2023
South Africa’s Transnet curbs coal trucks at Richards Bay terminal due to congestion
Mon, Nov 20th 2023Intra-Africa Trade Fair 2023: Closing Ceremony
Thu, Nov 16th 2023The Power Table: Unlocking opportunities in the AfCFTA
Wed, Nov 15th 2023
Intra-Africa Trade Fair 2023: Shaping Africa’s Industrial Architecture in an era of Disruption
Tue, Nov 14th 2023
ACTIF 2023: Connecting Africa and the Caribbean
Sat, Nov 4th 2023Africa-US trade programme needs at least 10-year extension, AU says
Thu, Nov 2nd 2023Focus On Africa Partnership Conference 2023: Day Two
Wed, Oct 4th 2023
Africa Partnership Conference: Unleashing Investment Opportunities & Revving Up intra-Africa Trade
Wed, Oct 4th 2023
Botswana President Says He was Ready to Walk Away from Anglo’s De Beers
Mon, Jul 17th 2023
Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa Could Permanently Decline if Geopolitical Tensions Escalate
Tue, May 2nd 2023
A path to prosperity – harnessing trade to deliver for LDCs
Fri, Mar 10th 2023DigitALL: Let us make innovation and technology work for everyone
Wed, Mar 8th 2023Africa CDC Today – Reflecting on 2022
Fri, Feb 24th 2023
A new era for global business and investment in Africa
Mon, Jan 16th 2023Biden says U.S. is ‘all in’ on Africa’s future
Thu, Dec 15th 2022
Walmart doubles down on Africa despite a decade of frustration
Fri, Oct 21st 2022Secretary General Wamkele Mene gives update on implementation of AfCFTA
Thu, Sep 22nd 2022
Exploring the inherent opportunities that the AfCFTA holds for export, finance & women entrepreneurs
Thu, Aug 18th 2022
Sound governance and good investments are what will move Africa to a place of greatness
Wed, Jul 13th 2022AfCFTA: Breaking down trade barriers in West Africa
Fri, Jul 1st 2022Manufacturing Indaba: Financing, Regional Intergration & Energy
Thu, Jun 23rd 2022
Promoting Egypt-Africa Trade within the AfCFTA: Empowering the Youth to Realise the AfCFTA Potential
Sat, Jun 18th 2022
Inadequacy and fragility of food systems becomes more apparent with every food crisis. The question we must answer is “Where do we go from here?”
Tue, May 24th 2022Nigeria’s new seaport aims to become African shipment hub
Thu, May 5th 2022ECIC seeks to play a key role driving intra-Africa trade
Mon, Feb 21st 2022
Trade Promotion Initiatives of Multilateral Dev. Finance Institutions in the Context of AfCFTA
Tue, Dec 7th 2021
IATF2021: Multilateral Development Finance in the Context of AfCFTA
Wed, Nov 17th 2021AfCFTA: How to make trade work for Africa
Tue, Nov 2nd 2021
ATSA 2021: Africa Infrastructure, Developing African infrastructure to enable AfCFTA
Tue, Oct 5th 2021
ATSA 2021: Positioning industries to supply the AfCFTA market & increase SA’s manufacturing base
Tue, Oct 5th 2021ATSA 2021: Financing South African infrastructure and industrial projects: an AfCFTA perspective
Fri, Oct 1st 2021
Renaissance Capital: Why the AfCFTA, AGOA won’t work without manufacturing on the continent
Thu, Jul 29th 2021
Webb Fontaine Discusses Technology and Trade in Africa in its Recent Webinar Series
Thu, Jul 29th 2021African Continental Free Trade Area Strongly supports bid of Made in Africa to buy Vlisco
Tue, Jul 27th 2021How can the AfCFTA foster economic transformation in Africa?
Mon, Jul 26th 2021The Future of Africa
Wed, Jul 21st 2021
Close partnership between India and Africa could improve the welfare of 2.5 billion people post Covid-19, participants at 2021 Indo-Africa business conclave say
Mon, Jul 19th 2021Piecing the Puzzle of African Integration: The Successes and Exponential Potential
Fri, Jul 16th 2021
Meristem: Nigerian cement makers yet to take full advantage of AfCFTA
Thu, Jul 15th 2021African Enterprise Initiative: How Nigeria plans to leverage the AfCFTA
Thu, Jul 15th 2021
U.S.-Africa Energy Forum Kicks off with First Virtual Session, Previews Opportunities for Future U.S.-Africa Cooperation
Mon, Jul 12th 2021
Ghana: African Development Bank Group-financed road interchange opens, trade and incomes expected up
Mon, Jul 12th 2021
Talking Technology and Trade: Challenges and Opportunities in Africa
Thu, Jul 8th 2021How vital are commodity exchanges to Africa’s regional trade pact?
Wed, Jul 7th 2021
