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
Accelerating Intra-Africa Trade and Sustainable Development
Africa is on the brink of a transformative digital revolution. The rapid expansion of mobile connectivity, internet penetration, digital platforms, and financial technology is positioning the continent’s digital economy as
Africa: U.S. Bill Aims to Restore and Extend Trade Benefits to 2028
Maseru/Port Louis, 2025 – A new bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives seeks to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for three more years, preserving duty-free
South Africa Lifts Q2 Fruit Export Value to US$3.69 Billion
Pretoria, Dec 12, 2025 – South Africa’s agricultural export performance continued to strengthen in the second quarter of 2025, with earnings reaching approximately US$3.69 billion. The National Agricultural Marketing Council
€2.75B in East African Agri-Exports at Risk as Only
15% Meet Traceability Requirements • Agriculture remains the backbone of East Africa’s economy, contributing over 32% of regional GDP and employing more than 80% of the population (East African Community,
Coordinated Strategies for Critical Mineral Mining and Southern Africa’s Industrial Growth
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) region is entering a pivotal moment in its industrial trajectory, driven by rising global demand for critical minerals essential to the green transition. As