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Access: Positive liquidity to sustain T-bills bull run
Fri, May 2nd 2025Swazi Tshabalala outlines bold vision to lift Africa’s growth
Fri, May 2nd 2025South African factory mood sours sharply in April, Absa PMI shows
Fri, May 2nd 2025Dismantling USAID Could Boost African Self-Reliance
Fri, May 2nd 2025African Markets – Factors to watch on May 2
Fri, May 2nd 2025
Tracking market sentiment over Chinese equities
Wed, Apr 30th 2025Developing Africa’s MSME sector key to drive AfCFTA
Wed, Apr 30th 2025Global trade in limbo as tariff war persists
Wed, Apr 30th 2025
West Africa upheaval requires joint mining ventures, local listings, lobby group says
Wed, Apr 30th 2025
Q1’25 earnings drive sentiments in Nigerian equities
Wed, Apr 30th 2025Access: Bond, OMO auction settlement fuel liquidity decline
Wed, Apr 30th 2025Straight talk on African elites’ complacency: the case of Kenya
Wed, Apr 30th 2025
AU unveils CAADP Action Plan 2035
Wed, Apr 30th 2025Tariff turbulence spurs Africa supply shifts
Wed, Apr 30th 2025
South African benchmark index extends record run
Wed, Apr 30th 2025Focus On: Bringing global traders closer to community outreach
Wed, Apr 30th 2025Navigating market turmoil: SA small caps impact
Wed, Apr 30th 2025
IMF Africa Deputy Chief Visits East Africa & Talks Sub-Saharan Africa Economic Prospects
Tue, Apr 29th 2025
Uganda shilling strengthens due to month-end charity inflows
Tue, Apr 29th 2025Kenyan shilling steady amid scant activity
Tue, Apr 29th 2025South African rand slips as investors wait for another revised budget
Tue, Apr 29th 2025
IMF cuts regional growth forecast to 3.8% from 4.2%
Fri, Apr 25th 2025Sub-Saharan Africa must lift revenue to ride out global turbulence – IMF Africa head
Fri, Apr 25th 2025IMF: SSA economy to grow 3.8% in 2025, 4.2% in 2026
Fri, Apr 25th 2025
Congo and Rwanda to sign agreement in US on peace, economic development, sources say
Fri, Apr 25th 2025South African rand stable as investors await budget clarity
Fri, Apr 25th 2025
Emerging economies face longer period of tighter financing, South African central banker says
Fri, Apr 25th 2025
China warns G20 global economic growth ‘insufficient’, trade tensions weaken momentum
Fri, Apr 25th 2025
Investor sentiments on U.S. and emerging markets
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 2025Why You Are Getting So Many Fake Job Offers By Text
Wed, Apr 23rd 2025
Kenya’s President Ruto talks trade with China, says country is reshaping new world order
Wed, Apr 23rd 2025
South African inflation falls to five-year low in March as fuel, education costs ease
Wed, Apr 23rd 2025S&P upgrades Togo’s sovereign credit rating to B+, outlook stable
Wed, Apr 23rd 2025AfCFTA Secretary General Calls for Unified African Trade Policy as Trump Tariffs Hit
Wed, Apr 23rd 2025Tariff war: Will chocolate prices soar higher?
Wed, Apr 23rd 2025
Trading in troubled times
Tue, Apr 22nd 2025Turning tariffs into opportunity for African SMEs
Tue, Apr 22nd 2025
Boosting Africa’s economy through Special Economic Zones
Tue, Apr 22nd 2025South African rand firms ahead of economic data
Tue, Apr 22nd 2025African Markets – Factors to watch on April 22
Tue, Apr 22nd 2025
As the dollar falters, the world’s central banks tread a tightrope — devalue their currency or not
Tue, Apr 22nd 2025
South African rand weaker as markets await tariff, local government news
Thu, Apr 17th 2025African Markets – Factors to watch on April 17
Thu, Apr 17th 2025
Global trade outlook has ‘deteriorated sharply’ amid Trump tariff uncertainty, WTO warns
Wed, Apr 16th 2025
Access: Inflation uptick tempers risk appetite
Wed, Apr 16th 2025PwC shuts operations in nine African countries
Wed, Apr 16th 2025Namibia holds key lending rate on global policy uncertainty
Wed, Apr 16th 2025
UK inflation slows to cooler-than-expected 2.6% in March
Wed, Apr 16th 2025PPS investments FY24 assets under management increased by 14.9%
Tue, Apr 15th 2025Global investors dump US stocks at record pace, BofA survey says
Tue, Apr 15th 2025
Lesotho grants operating licence to Musk’s Starlink
Tue, Apr 15th 2025U.S recession looms: SA investor playbook
Mon, Apr 14th 2025Transforming Africa’s trade landscape
Mon, Apr 14th 2025
UNESCO: Aid cuts threaten education for millions
Mon, Apr 14th 2025Investec previews state of global trade after Trump's 90-day pause
Mon, Apr 14th 2025African diaspora contributes to tourism & hospitality growth
Mon, Apr 14th 2025
China urges Trump to correct mistakes and heed ‘rational voices’ on reciprocal tariffs
Mon, Apr 14th 2025Why Trump Slapped High Tariffs On Countries Like Vietnam
Sat, Apr 12th 2025Why iPhones May Get More Expensive Amid Trump Tariffs
Fri, Apr 11th 2025
South African rand recovers against weaker dollar but risks remain
Fri, Apr 11th 2025EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks set for weekly declines as US-China trade war
Fri, Apr 11th 2025
Impact of tariffs on developing countries could be ‘catastrophic’, says UN trade agency
Fri, Apr 11th 2025
How Trump’s China Tariffs Could Shutter Amazon Sellers In The U.S.
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
African Markets – Factors to watch on April 9
Wed, Apr 9th 2025UK bill aims to speed debt restructuring for poor countries
Wed, Apr 9th 2025
The Trump administration wants more than 0% tariffs
Tue, Apr 8th 2025EMERGING 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
South 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
See Trump’s list: More than 180 countries and territories facing reciprocal tariffs
Thu, Apr 3rd 2025The African Continent is (relatively) immune to Trump’s tariffs
Wed, Apr 2nd 2025Kenya retracts comment on China debt talks, sowing confusion
Wed, Apr 2nd 2025Will Trump’s Tariffs Cause Inflation?
Tue, Apr 1st 2025
The problem of organizing weak states; and why Africa needs a new model of Pan-Africanism
Mon, Mar 31st 2025
Transnet’s major union rejects wage deal agreed by rival
Thu, Mar 27th 2025Why China Is Behind The Global Luxury Slowdown
Wed, Mar 26th 2025
South Africa to issue request for proposals for private-sector rail investment in Aug
Mon, Mar 24th 2025
China’s central bank follows U.S. Fed in keeping rates steady as tariff threats pressure yuan
Thu, Mar 20th 2025How Chips Are Made In The U.S.| CNBC Marathon
Wed, Mar 19th 2025
Boosting Growth and Prosperity in South Africa
Thu, Mar 13th 2025Why Aluminum Tariffs May Be Pricey For Americans
Wed, Mar 12th 2025
We ‘must act’: Europe retaliates against Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports
Wed, Mar 12th 2025
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to visit South Africa for talks in April
Fri, Mar 7th 2025Global bonds sell off as investors react to Trump’s tariffs and a German ‘paradigm shift’
Thu, Mar 6th 2025Africa Business Forum 2025: AfCFTA & Africa’s Investment Boom
Thu, Mar 6th 2025
Biden’s Africa trip spotlights colonial legacies and dangers of commodity dependence
Fri, Feb 28th 2025
China vows to retaliate as necessary after Trump threatens another 10% tariff hike
Fri, Feb 28th 2025
No-shows, aid cuts mar G20 meet on global poverty
Wed, Feb 26th 2025China Coffee Wars — Why Starbucks Is Losing The Battle With Luckin
Wed, Feb 26th 2025
China is likely to cut its benchmark policy rate next month, economists say, after PBOC keeps LPR steady
Fri, Feb 21st 2025G20 foreign ministers gather amid tensions over trade, Ukraine
Thu, Feb 20th 2025
Kumba Iron Ore FY revenue slumps 21%
Tue, Feb 18th 2025Nigeria: Leading Africa’s Digital Trade Revolution
Thu, Feb 13th 2025
PIDG’s $25mn Lake Victoria RoRo project set to improve cargo transport & trade in East Africa
Thu, Feb 6th 2025
On American aid cuts/disruptions
Wed, Feb 5th 2025How Companies Are Dodging Trump Tariffs On Canada, Mexico And China
Sat, Feb 1st 2025Davos 2025: Here’s what was top of the agenda for leaders from Africa
Mon, Jan 27th 2025
Botswana’s Duma Boko sets out his vision for the economy, implores young people to build Africa
Thu, Jan 23rd 2025
Mozambique’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 2025Advancing cross-border trade & international collaborations in 2025
Fri, Jan 17th 2025
Mozambique’s post-election protests hit South32 plant, chrome exports
Tue, Dec 10th 2024
Uber Eats GM on expanding non-food deliveries across Africa
Tue, Nov 12th 2024Streamlining logistics to accelerate intra-Africa trade
Wed, Nov 6th 2024
Yemi Osinbajo delivers the 8th Annual Babacar Ndiaye Lecture
Tue, Oct 29th 2024Rwanda at the heart of AfCFTA dialogue
Fri, Oct 18th 2024
Focus On: AfCFTA: Boosting intra-Africa exports
Mon, Oct 14th 2024South African Markets – Factors to watch on Oct 11
Fri, Oct 11th 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
East and Gulf Coast ports strike, stranding billions in trade and threatening U.S. economy
Tue, Oct 1st 2024
AfDB’s Quaynor speaks on Transnet’s turnaround strategy
Fri, Sep 27th 2024Idowu: Election logistics and result management major challenges
Fri, Sep 20th 2024South Africa says reform agenda in progress after Fitch affirms ratings
Fri, Sep 13th 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 2024South Africa’s Transnet gets 5 bln rand loan from BRICS bank
Fri, Aug 30th 2024
AfCFTA Secretary General Laments S. Africa’s Absence from Flagship African payments system
Tue, Aug 27th 2024
Eye 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 2024Focus On: Advancing green manufacturing & logistics in Africa
Mon, Aug 12th 2024
South African central bank governor’s comments on rate decision
Thu, Jul 18th 2024Critical Moment
Tue, Jul 9th 2024Startup Caps EP10: Overview of transport tech in Africa
Wed, Jul 3rd 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 2024
Unlocking 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
South African rand set to end week on stronger note
Fri, Mar 8th 2024Making Bretton Woods Work for Africa
Thu, Mar 7th 2024
South 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 2024Shoprite gets $64 mln supply chain expansion funding from Standard Bank
Mon, Feb 19th 2024
Reaching the point of Turnaround
Thu, Feb 1st 2024WEF Davos 2024: Rebuilding Trust: Highlights Special
Tue, Jan 30th 2024Hottest WEF Davos 2024 debates around African Debt
Fri, Jan 19th 2024
Congo asks U.N. to help with challenging election logistics
Wed, Dec 13th 2023
The Power Table: Unlocking opportunities in the AfCFTA
Wed, Nov 15th 2023
Africa Partnership Conference: Unleashing Investment Opportunities & Revving Up intra-Africa Trade
Wed, Oct 4th 2023How Africa and Europe together can sow the seeds of the green transition
Thu, Sep 14th 2023BRICS summit 2023: What’s likely to be discussed?
Fri, Aug 18th 2023
Africa’s Next Generation EP4: SMEs & the African economy: How small businesses steer growth
Wed, Jun 28th 2023
African growth potential in a polycrisis world
Wed, May 24th 2023Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa Could Permanently Decline if Geopolitical Tensions Escalate
Tue, May 2nd 2023Airlines warn blocked funds dispute could hamper Africa growth
Tue, Apr 4th 2023
The Polycrisis is Not the End of the Road for African Infrastructure
Thu, Feb 2nd 2023
U.S. says to commit $55 bln to Africa ahead of summit
Tue, Dec 13th 2022Afreximbank asserts Africa’s common position at COP27
Mon, Nov 14th 2022
Exploring the inherent opportunities that the AfCFTA holds for export, finance & women entrepreneurs
Thu, Aug 18th 2022A World in Crisis Needs Both Trade and Aid
Mon, Jul 25th 2022U.S., Kenya launch non-tariff trade and investment partnership talks
Fri, Jul 15th 2022
Sound governance and good investments are what will move Africa to a place of greatness
Wed, Jul 13th 2022
Unlocking Africa’s automotive aftermarket
Fri, Dec 10th 2021Trade Promotion Initiatives of Multilateral Dev. Finance Institutions in the Context of AfCFTA
Tue, Dec 7th 2021IATF2021: Driving Intra-African Trade Through Youth Participation
Mon, Nov 29th 2021
IATF 2021 Nigeria Roadshow: Promoting Nigeria-Africa trade and investment under the AfCFTA
Wed, Oct 27th 2021The Fifth Annual Babacar Ndiaye Lecture
Tue, Oct 26th 2021
ATSA 2021: Financing South African infrastructure and industrial projects: an AfCFTA perspective
Fri, Oct 1st 2021
Critical financial industry reforms are needed to accelerate African integration and make AfCFTA work
Tue, Aug 31st 2021
Administrator Samantha Power holds Press Conference
Thu, Aug 5th 2021
African Continental Free Trade Area Strongly supports bid of Made in Africa to buy Vlisco
Tue, Jul 27th 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 2021Understanding the prospects & challenges of advancing the AfCFTA
Fri, Jul 16th 2021
CDC Group announces US$50m trade finance facility with Ecobank as part of its Covid-19 response
Thu, Jul 15th 2021U.S.-Africa Energy Forum Kicks off with First Virtual Session, Previews Opportunities for Future U.S.-Africa Cooperation
Mon, Jul 12th 2021
