African Development Bank says it plans $1.78 billion financing for Namibia
JOHANNESBURG, Dec 4 (Reuters) – The African Development Bank plans $1.78 billion of financing for Namibia over the…
South Africa welcomes U.S. House approval of Africa trade programme renewal
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 13 (Reuters) – South Africa’s government on Tuesday welcomed the approval by the U.S. House of…
South African rand eases on profit taking after gold-led gains
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 13 (Reuters) – The South African rand softened in early trade on Tuesday as investors took…
Zimbabwe says gold-backed currency stable but investor doubts persist
Central bank reports $701 million in reservesParallel market premium highlights currency credibility concernsIMF urges tighter money-growth limits, arrears…
Zimbabwe on track for 6% growth as economy recovers from drought
Item 1 of 3 A woman sells products near a railway line in Marondera, near the capital Harare,…
Namibia to boost sulphuric acid production as critical mineral output rises
WINDHOEK, Sept 11 (Reuters) – Namibia is set to increase its sulphuric acid production in response to rising…
South African rand gains as gold scales new peak
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 12 (Reuters) – The South African rand gained in early trade on Monday, helped by gold…
Kenya turns to China for $1.5 billion highway expansion
China’s CRBC, Shandong and Kenya’s NSSF to expand highwayChina changes model of developing Africa infrastructureKenya highway project financing…
US signs pact with Kenya under ‘America First’ global health plan
WASHINGTON, Dec 4 – The U.S. will provide more than $1.6 billion to Kenya’s health system under a…
Namibia has mobilised funds to redeem $750 million Eurobond, central bank says
WINDHOEK, Oct 15 (Reuters) – Namibia’s central bank governor said on Wednesday that the country has mobilised the…
Ghana bans mining in forest reserves to curb environmental damage
ACCRA, Dec 11 (Reuters) – Ghana has banned mining in forest reserves as part of sweeping environmental protections…
Ethiopia begins $12.5 billion construction of ‘Africa’s biggest airport’
BISHOFTU, Ethiopia, Jan 10 (Reuters) – Ethiopian Airlines on Saturday officially started a $12.5 billion construction project for…