Namibia Unveils 176-Carat Diamond, Biggest Find in Two Decades
176.29-carat Owishi stone is the largest of its kind found at Namdeb’s Oranjemund mine in two decades as the global...
$332M Financing Package to Support South African SMEs, Women-Led Businesses
Deal marks Africa's first development finance institution-backed social Flac instrument listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Botswana, Côte d’Ivoire Forge Historic Mining and Energy Partnership
Two African countries seal their first agreement on mining and energy cooperation, deepening plans for exploration, skills exchange and industrial...
Mandela Day Marked with Nationwide Acts of Service and Renewed Focus on Dignity
From new classrooms and children's books to food relief and water access, organizations across South Africa honored Nelson Mandela's legacy...
Zimbabwe Expands Health Workforce to Advance Universal Health Coverage
Government and WHO-backed reforms are expanding the health workforce through recruitment, training and retention initiatives, with a focus on underserved...
Namibia, Tanzania Seek Stronger Economic Ties Built on Liberation-Era Trust
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan pledged to deepen trade and investment ties, turning liberation-era solidarity into...
Botswana Launches Nationwide Consultations to Modernize Tourism Sector
Government seeks stakeholder input on tourism law reforms aimed at boosting investment, competitiveness and citizen participation in the industry.
New Botswana City Project Launched to Support Economic Diversification
GABORONE Botswana has launched the New Botswana City project in Gaborone, a development expected to attract investment, create jobs and...
Zimbabwe Secures Non-Permanent Seat on U.N. Security Council
The southern African nation will begin a two-year term in January 2027, marking its return to the council after more...
Namibia President Calls for Preservation of Cultural Heritage
President says indigenous knowledge systems, traditions and languages are essential to national unity and Namibia’s future development
Africa Launches Own Credit Rating Agency in Push to Reshape Risk Assessments
AfCRA will offer an African-led view of sovereign and corporate credit risk, seeking to widen rating coverage and bring more...
Morocco Bets on Sports Hosting to Drive Growth and Gender Equity
Morocco's sports hosting boom has built global ambitions, but questions over public spending, stadium use and women's representation will shape...
Green Mark Puts Botswana Businesses on Path to Sustainability
Experts say the initiative could boost sustainable business, but smaller firms will need finance, skills and support to meet rising...
Côte d’Ivoire Launches $7.7 Million Youth Fund to Back Community Projects
A 4.3 billion CFA franc fund will finance youth-led projects across Côte d’Ivoire, with grants supporting health, education, culture and...