$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
South Africa Allocates $1.7 Billion to Road Agency for Network Expansion
South Africa's government has allocated nearly R31 billion (about $1.7 billion) to the country's national roads agency this financial year...
Ghana’s Chale Wote Festival Transforms Accra’s Streets with Art and Performance
Accra’s Chale Wote festival turns streets into living galleries, blending art, music and ritual under the 2026 theme “Carnival of...
Somalia’s Omar Artan Becomes 1st non-European to Referee the UEFA Super Cup
The 34-year-old’s landmark assignment follows a decade of refereeing firsts and a new cooperation agreement between UEFA and CAF
Liberian President Boakai Warns Officials Over Delays in Development Agenda
President Joseph Boakai demands measurable progress on roads, health, education and jobs as the government reviews the first year of...
Côte d’Ivoire Ambassador Highlights Growing Ties With Türkiye at Independence Day Celebration
From trade and defense to education, H.E. Khadidjata Touré highlighted the expanding partnership between Abidjan and Ankara during the independence...