Browsing: Africa

Mining sector growth of 3.7% in Q2 and a fifth straight monthly rise in July underscore the industry’s role in stabilizing South Africa’s economy.

World Bank finds that transport bottlenecks are hampering intra-African trade as IATA’s Kamil Alawadhi calls for open skies and stronger air links across the continent.

German, Greek, Chinese and Turkish projects, logistics yards in Qantara West and Sokhna, underline SCZONE’s push for export-led manufacturing.

India Exim approves US$40mn credit line to EBID for long-term West African projects, including energy in Sierra Leone and imports from India.

CEO Eghosa Nehikhare outlines Multigate’s unified treasury platform and future local‑currency rails for African trade.

South Africa secures cabinet approval to join Afreximbank as a Class A member, aiming for expanded trade finance access and governance influence.

Peach Payments and MoneyBadger partner to offer Bitcoin payment solutions for merchants, boosting crypto adoption across Africa.

Backed by oil and fertilizer exports, Nigeria leads regional intra-African trade rankings in 2024, underlining AfCFTA’s growing impact.

Led by George Wilson, the ARM African Trade Finance Fund will mobilize institutional capital to support underserved African businesses.

As Somaliland courts investment, the UAE-backed Berbera Port positions itself as a pivotal node for regional trade and maritime stability.