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24/06/2025

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In an unlikely Zimbabwean tavern before dawn, a free yoga class offers solace to a community battered by economic hardship. Discover how instructor Actions Winya brings mental wellness to those who need it most, proving healing can flourish even on a beer-stained floor.

24/06/2025

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Niger's military government moves to nationalise a major French-run uranium mine, escalating tensions with former colonial power France. The takeover of Orano's Somair operation marks the latest resource grab by Sahel nations shifting alliances toward Russia.

24/06/2025

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Zimbabwe's corn production to double to 1.3M tonnes in 2025-26 as La Niña brings relief from drought. While imports will drop 300K tonnes, challenges remain for rain-dependent smallholder farmers facing high input costs. Latest USDA FAS analysis.

24/06/2025

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The World Bank's $1.5 billion loan boosts South Africa's infrastructure and green energy transition, supporting economic growth and job creation. Learn how this investment reinforces the country's reform agenda and sustainable development goals.

07/06/2025

Sue Revesina Chigorimbo’s Stitch-perfect Journey to Handmade Empire

Meet Sue Revesina Chigorimbo, the Zimbabwean artisan entrepreneur transforming crochet into high-end fashion. From crafting just two exquisite bags a day to building a global handmade empire, her journey proves that passion and perseverance can stitch together extraordinary success. Discover how this self-taught designer rivals luxury brands while empowering women to turn their skills into sustainable businesses.

Meet Sue Chigorimbo, the Zimbabwean artisan entrepreneur transforming crochet into high-end fashion. From crafting just two exquisite bags a day to building a global handmade empire, her journey proves that passion and perseverance can stitch together extraordinary success. Discover how this self-ta...

07/06/2025

Rwanda’s Economy Shows Strong Growth in First-Ever Economic Report

Rwanda's first Economic Bulletin reports strong 8.9% GDP growth in 2024, falling unemployment (11.1%), and controlled inflation (4.8%), highlighting the nation's economic resilience and promising outlook for investors and businesses in Africa's fast-growing economy.

Rwanda's first Economic Bulletin reports strong 8.9% GDP growth in 2024, falling unemployment (11.1%), and controlled inflation (4.8%), highlighting the nation's economic resilience and promising outlook for investors and businesses in Africa's fast-growing economy.

07/06/2025

A New Era for African Development, Adesina Passes the Baton

As Akinwumi Adesina concludes his transformative decade-long presidency, the African Development Bank (AfDB) prepares to welcome a new leader with deep financial expertise and a commitment to Africa's progress. Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania, a seasoned economist with more than 35 years of experience in African and international finance, will assume the presidency on 1 September 2025, marking the beginning of a critical new phase for the institution.

As Akinwumi Adesina concludes his transformative decade-long presidency, the African Development Bank (AfDB) prepares to welcome a new leader with deep financial expertise and a commitment to Africa's progress. Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania, a seasoned economist with more than 35 years of experience i...

07/06/2025

Kenya’s Rail Infrastructure Driving Economic Growth Through Strategic Connectivity

The economic implications of Kenya’s rail expansion are far-reaching. By providing efficient, high-capacity transport alternatives to congested road networks, these projects are reducing logistics costs for businesses and improving competitiveness in regional markets.

Kenya is revolutionising its economy through major rail infrastructure projects including the SGR extension and Nairobi-Malaba Railway, creating new trade routes and reducing transport costs across East Africa.

07/06/2025

U.S. Considers Closing Africa Military Command as Security Landscape Shifts

The U.S. may shut down AFRICOM, its Africa military command, as security partnerships shift. Learn how this could impact counterterrorism efforts and why African leaders must act now to preserve critical security cooperation.

The U.S. may shut down AFRICOM, its Africa military command, as security partnerships shift. Learn how this could impact counterterrorism efforts and why African leaders must act now to preserve critical security cooperation.

07/06/2025

Trump Confronts Ramaphosa With Controversial “White Genocide” Claims in Tense Oval Office Meeting

Donald Trump stunned South Africa's President Ramaphosa with false 'white genocide' claims in a tense Oval Office meeting. Explore the explosive exchange, fact-checked analysis of Trump's allegations, and what this reveals about modern race relations and U.S.-Africa diplomacy.

Donald Trump stunned South Africa's President Ramaphosa with false 'white genocide' claims in a tense Oval Office meeting. Explore the explosive exchange, fact-checked analysis of Trump's allegations, and what this reveals about modern race relations and U.S.-Africa diplomacy.

07/06/2025

Malawi’s Soaring Living Costs Spark Anger as Government Blames Past Leaders

Malawi’s soaring basic commodities prices spark outrage as citizens struggle with inflation. Will Chakwera’s government act, or keep blaming the past?

Malawi’s soaring basic commodities prices spark outrage as citizens struggle with inflation. Will Chakwera’s government act, or keep blaming the past?

28/07/2024

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