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
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
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
Pop-Up boxes Bring Modular Power and Data Solutions To Modern Furniture
New to Legrand’s comprehensive range of cable management systems are Incara Pop-Up boxes, which provide an integrated, modular, aesthetically-pleasing solution for power and data connections within furniture. Legrand has introduced
How EU’s Softer Pollution Rules Could Hurt Africa’s Green Exports
The European Commission has drafted measures that would loosen reporting duties on industrial pollution, waste and resource use across the bloc. The proposal allows companies to replace site-level environmental management
Congo’s Cobalt Quotas Disrupt Global EV Battery Supply Chains
Congo’s tightening grip on cobalt exports is sending tremors through global electric vehicle supply chains. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which produces nearly three-quarters of the world’s cobalt, has