$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...
Ethiopia Rules Berlin as Assefa Survives Late Scare and Adola Wins Again
Tigst Assefa ran the third-fastest women’s marathon in history, while Guye Adola led an Ethiopian sweep of the top two...
Ethiopians Celebrate Meskel Holiday With Calls for Peace and Unity
Meskel draws large crowds to Addis Ababa, where faith, tradition and appeals for peace and national unity come together during...
Senegalese Football Star Sadio Mané Launches $20 Million Agro-Processing Project in Bambali
Two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner Sadio Mané invests $20.4 million in a mango-processing project in his hometown of Bambali...
Ghana Strengthens Clinical Trial Capabilities to Improve Health Preparedness
Ghana is developing its first national clinical trials strategy after 15 research and health institutions assessed their capacity with support...