Economic Policies

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China moves to fast-track zero-tariff access for Nigerian exports

China moves to fast-track zero-tariff access for Nigeri...

China has offered a significant boost to Nigeria’s export ambitions after its am...

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With gold breaking records, South Africa opens its first new gold mine in 15 years

With gold breaking records, South Africa opens its firs...

One of Africa’s largest gold producers, South Africa, has opened a new gold unde...

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South Africa, 7 other countries join visa-free list as Bolivia opens doors to global travelers

South Africa, 7 other countries join visa-free list as ...

South Africa has been included among eight countries set to enjoy visa-free acce...

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World's largest EV automaker accelerates expansion in South Africa

World's largest EV automaker accelerates expansion in S...

Chinese automaker BYD is fast-tracking its expansion in South Africa’s growing e...

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South Africa moves to blacklist over 500 firms as crackdown on graft intensifies

South Africa moves to blacklist over 500 firms as crack...

South Africa’s government is preparing to bar more than 500 companies and indivi...

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Nigeria’s planned $50 billion oil refinery just got a major green light

Nigeria’s planned $50 billion oil refinery just got a m...

The planned 500,000-barrel-per-day (bp/d) oil refinery in Nigeria has gained som...

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Niger claims French nuclear giant Orano left hazardous waste at uranium site

Niger claims French nuclear giant Orano left hazardous ...

Niger’s military government has sharply escalated its confrontation with Orano, ...

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South Africa's billionaire retail founder to step down as executive director

South Africa's billionaire retail founder to step down ...

South Africa’s leading pharmacy and healthcare retailer, Dis-Chem, has announced...

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Kenya re-enters the U.S. good books with $2.6 billion health and debt deals

Kenya re-enters the U.S. good books with $2.6 billion h...

Kenya has entered the good books of the United States, securing $2.6 billion in ...

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Illegal migrants face stricter rules as Africa’s key transit hub plans 60,000 monthly deportations

Illegal migrants face stricter rules as Africa’s key tr...

Libya is ramping up its deportation of irregular migrants, setting an ambitious ...

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U.S. steps up pressure on Tanzania as election violence raises global concern

U.S. steps up pressure on Tanzania as election violence...

The United States has intensified diplomatic pressure on Tanzania, launching a s...

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Kenyan lawyer calls out Western firms for selling poison to Africa, with no regard for life

Kenyan lawyer calls out Western firms for selling poiso...

Discussions regarding the export of substandard products to Africa have constitu...

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Kenya and U.S. agency move forward with $1 billion debt-for-food deal

Kenya and U.S. agency move forward with $1 billion debt...

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has agreed to move ...

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US replaces South Africa with major European ally for 2026 G20 summit

US replaces South Africa with major European ally for 2...

The United States has moved to enforce its threat, snubbing South Africa at the ...

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Top 10 African countries with the fastest AI adoption, according to Microsoft’s 2025 report

Top 10 African countries with the fastest AI adoption, ...

Africa is rapidly integrating the AI revolution into its ecosystem. While some c...

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AfDB to provide $1.78 billion for Namibia’s development projects

AfDB to provide $1.78 billion for Namibia’s development...

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $1.78 billion Country S...

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