Category: Africa News
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Africa Must Stop Outsourcing Its Own Value Chains
By Staff Reporter Johannesburg — Africa must move away from exporting raw materials and importing finished products by developing integrated supply chains that create value, jobs, innovation and industrial capacity on the continent. This was the central message behind the 2026 African Supply Chain Confederation (ASCON) Conference, where supply chain professionals are being urged to…
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Zambian Young People Remain Optimistic About Their Country
By Staff Reporter Ahead of International Youth Day on Wednesday August 12, Young Zambians are displaying a rise in confidence and optimism about their country’s future, with growing numbers choosing to build their lives, careers and businesses at home. According to the recent African Youth Survey 2026 report , the continent’s most comprehensive study of…
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African Bank provides $13-million for Ebola response outbreak
By Staff Reporter The African Development Bank Group has approved grants worth USD 13 million to enhance national emergency responses to the Ebola virus disease (EVD-B) outbreak and strengthen efforts to arrest its further spread in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), South Sudan and Uganda. On 15 May 2026, DRC announced a new outbreak…
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African Economic Conference concludes with strong commitment
By Staff Reporter African Economic Conference 2026 concludes with a strong commitment from the AfDB Group, UNDP and OECD to a resilient and prosperous Africa. “Global economic storms will continue to test African institutions, but they can never erode the fundamental wealth and resilience of Africa’s people. With the strong partnership among our institutions, let…
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Constitutions must serve citizens , not political power
By Staff Reporter As debates over constitutional reforms intensify in parts of Africa, a North-West University (NWU) legal expert has cautioned that changes to a country’s highest law should not be judged by the political interests they advance, but by their ability to protect democracy for future generations. Advocate Mpho Justice Khoza, a constitutional law…
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KfW Development Bank becomes an ATIDI Shareholder
By Staff Reporter The German development bank KfW, acting on behalf of and for the account of the Federal Republic of Germany, has become the latest shareholder in the African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI). KfW, which enhances German Investment Opportunities in Africa, has now become the 13th Institutional shareholder in Africa’s premier development insurer, further strengthening…
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The War That Raised Prices Across Africa – Without Firing A Shot On African Soil
The Middle East conflict restructured Africa’s import costs permanently. From Cairo to Cape Town and Accra to Kinshasa, no business was untouched. Africa’s supply chain leaders must now act – before the next disruption arrives. When Hamas attacked Israel in October 2023, African business leaders watched the news with concern but did not think to open…
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African Export-Import Bank Dumps Fitch After Controversial Downgrade
By Dr. Macharia Kihuro In a recent public statement, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) announced it would terminate its credit rating relationship with Fitch Ratings. The rationale for this decision was particularly striking. The bank attributed the move to its “firm belief that the credit rating exercise no longer reflects a good understanding of the…
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Africa’s Integration Puzzle: Why No Single Currency, Unified Military, or Common Passport?
Is AU willing to become the institution Africa needs From an online post, a commentator asked an intriguing question: “If the African Union (AU) cannot create a single currency, a unified military, or a common passport, then what exactly is this union about?” The comment section went wild, with some commentators saying that the AU no…
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NWU Pioneers Africa’s First Official Artificial Intelligence Policy
By Bertie Jacobs The North-West University (NWU) in South Africa has become the first African university to adopt an official artificial intelligence (AI) policy. The NWU Council approved the policy at its most recent meeting, cementing the university’s position as a leader in AI within the higher education sector. According to Prof. Anné Verhoef, director…
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