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How Will Ghana’s Longest Bridge Impact Trade

Ghana is set to receive major financing from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the construction of the Volivo Bridge project. Following high-level talks, President John Dramani Mahama and.

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North African Economic Zone: Tariff Elimination and Trade Growth in the Making

In an era where economic fragmentation and protectionism have challenged global prosperity, a new vision for regional cooperation is emerging in North Africa. On 21 January 2026, leaders from Morocco,.

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How Trade Integration Can Transform Africa’s Global Competitiveness: Insights from Davos 2026

In January 2026, world leaders in government, business and civil society gathered in Davos, Switzerland, for the annual World Economic Forum under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue”. Within this.

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Analysing the Landmark Nedbank Bid for Kenya’s NCBA Bank

South Africa’s Nedbank Group is offering to acquire a 66% controlling stake in Kenya’s NCBA Group. The 13.9 billion rand (approximately $856 million) cash-and-stock transaction is a strategic bet on.

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Africa’s Fintech Consolidation: Entering the Next Phase

Africa’s fintech industry is maturing, consolidating, and reinforcing its foundations for the next decade. Flutterwave’s acquisition of Mono may look like just another startup deal. However, it is about infrastructure,.

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Analysing Africa’s 2025 HDI Rankings and Economic Outlook

As 2025 draws to a close, Africa’s development story is increasingly defined not by the size of its GDP alone, but by the lived experiences of its people. Education quality,.

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Namibia Maintains 6.50% Rate as the Central Bank Signals Its Economic Direction

Namibia’s move to keep its main interest rate at 6.50% may look like a routine announcement at first glance, but it reflects a careful reading of the country’s economic mood..

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Rand Gains Strength Amid Global Cues and Local Economic Developments

South Africa’s rand recently gained momentum, rising 0.3% to 17.17 against the U.S. dollar. The movement followed softer U.S. economic data, which fueled expectations that the Federal Reserve might cut.

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Africa’s G20 Moment: Power, Policy and the Pursuit of Economic Transformation

As South Africa prepares to host the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg on 22–23 November 2025, it is not merely presiding over a global economic forum; it is seizing what.

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Historic $5.28 Billion Gold Discovery Positions Kenya as Mining Powerhouse

Kenya, for years, had whispers of buried gold, a story passed across generations of artisanal miners panning rivers in hope. Now, those whispers have turned into data-backed confirmation. In what.

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