US Delays Zambia Health Agreement, Links Aid to Mining Deal
The United States government has delayed the signing of a $1.5 billion health aid agreement with Zambia, making the release of funds contingent on new terms for collaboration in the
South Africa Raises Maize Export Forecast
By Wandile Sihlobo From the outset of the 2024–25 season, it was clear that South Africa would remain a net exporter of maize, with early indicators pointing to a strong
Nigeria’s Exports to Africa Surge to N4.9tn in Q3 2025
By Jayden Bagshaw Nigeria’s exports to African countries rose sharply in the third quarter of 2025, reaching N4.9 trillion—a 97.16 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024.
Africa Squeezed Between Import Substitution and Dependency Syndrome
By Kester Kenn Klomegah African economies today find themselves caught between the pursuit of import substitution and the persistence of dependency syndrome. This condition, shaped by rules and regulations that