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Economic Commission for Africa chief, Gatete, calls for action on financing tools to meet continent’s development needs

Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Claver Gatete, has called for a decisive shift from “rhetoric to results” in ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaJuly 1, 20250

Economy

Southern Africa sits on $18.9 billion in untapped intra-African export potential – Afreximbank report

Southern Africa recorded an estimated US$18.9 billion in unrealised export potential to the rest of the African continent in 2024, according to the ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaJune 30, 20250

Economy

Afreximbank counsels Africa to harness AI for inclusive trade under AfCFTA

Africa stands at the brink of transformative change—powered by artificial intelligence (AI), digital platforms, and a collective ambition to redefine intra-African and global ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaJune 29, 20250

Economy

Cameroonian, Elombi, appointed new Afreximbank President, as predecessor highlights achievements

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has appointed, Dr. George Elombi, as its new President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective September ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaJune 28, 20250

Economy

Tinubu champions financial integration as Afreximbank, Nigeria honour Oramah’s transformational legacy

President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has called for stronger intra-African financial and trade integration while showcasing Nigeria’s economic reform agenda, as he officially opened ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaJune 28, 20250

Economy

Africa risks being exploited again unless its leaders demand strategic partnership over debt diplomacy —Miller

Former senior advisor to United States, President Donald Trump, Jason Miller, has warned that Africa risks being exploited once again if it fails ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaJune 27, 20250

Economy

AfCFTA Secretary-General, Mene, calls for accelerated implementation of trade pact

AfCFTA Secretary-General, Wamkele Mene, has urged African governments to step up implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area, warning that non-tariff barriers ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaJune 27, 20250

Govt succumbs to pressure, as President Hichilema defers Bill 7, calls for broader consultation with stakeholders

President Hakainde Hichilema has directed Justice Minister Princess Kasune to defer Bill 7 of 2025 to allow for wider consultations. The directive comes ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaJune 26, 20250

Economy

Africa urged to forge unified, resilient future as Afreximbank marks $250 billion milestone

African countries have been called upon to deepen unity, institutional innovation, and inclusive growth as a strategy for overcoming global economic headwinds and ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaJune 26, 20250

Economy

Zambia’s economy expands by 4.5% in Q1 2025; agriculture, mining lead growth

Zambia’s economy grew by 4.5 percent in the first quarter of 2025, marking a significant improvement from the 2.2 percent growth recorded in ...

By Maimbolwa MulikelelaJune 26, 20250

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