After over two years of frozen trade relations and diplomatic tensions, Algeria and Spain are restoring their economic partnership, this time with a clear focus on innovation, joint development, and …
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Lesotho Backs Modern Agriculture Drive at China-Africa Economic Trade Expo
The Government of Lesotho is taking bold steps to modernise its agriculture sector, aiming to boost food production and create new income opportunities for rural communities. Speaking at the 4th …
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The Commonwealth’s Critical Role in Shaping a Fairer Global Trade Future
In today’s fast-changing world — marked by global instability, climate urgency, and fractured supply chains — the 56-nation Commonwealth is emerging as a powerful force for inclusive and sustainable economic …
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Foreign Investors Pull $3.7bn from South African Stocks Amid Policy Uncertainty and Weak Growth
Foreign investors have withdrawn a staggering $3.7 billion from South African equities since October 2024, marking the longest streak of outflows from the continent’s largest equity market in five years, …
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Rand Weakens Sharply as Middle East Tensions Trigger Global Market Jitters
South Africa’s financial markets opened on a nervous note Friday morning, as the rand and government bonds came under sharp pressure following Israeli military strikes on Iran. The heightened geopolitical …
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Ghana Validates First National E-Commerce Strategy
Ghana has taken a major step towards digital transformation by validating its first-ever National E-Commerce Strategy, aimed at boosting online trade, empowering small businesses, and supporting inclusive economic development across …
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Algeria Cancels $5 Billion China-Backed Port Deal
Algeria has officially shelved the El Hamdania deep-water port project, a $3.3 billion initiative initially planned in partnership with China. The decision, confirmed by the Algerian Port Authority, attributes the …
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Kenya’s Trade Deficit Narrows to Four‑Year Low as Export Gains Grow
Kenya recorded its lowest trade deficit in four years in the first quarter of 2025, helped by rising exports and falling fuel costs. The trade gap between imports and exports …
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Malawi’s Maize Crisis Deepens as Traders Export Grain Amid Local Shortage
Malawi is facing another maize shortage even as some traders have started exporting the staple food, leaving farmers selling their produce below government-recommended prices. This troubling development comes at a …
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Tanzania Boosts Steel Industry with New ALAF Color Coating Line
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA — In a major boost to Tanzania’s industrialization drive, ALAF Limited has launched a new Color Coating Line (CCL) with an annual production capacity of 75,000 …