Africa

Closeup shot of two businessmen shaking hands in an office istock photo for BL | Photo Credit: Cecilie_Arcurs A new institutional platform Asia Africa Agri Alliance has been formed to boost trade, agricultural cooperation, investment and technology exchange. The Asia Africa Agri Alliance has been established as a Section 8 not-for-profit institution to create structured

Africa exported roughly 430,000 tonnes of avocados in 2025, but the balance of power moved north. Preliminary 2025 data show a decisive shift in volumes, logistics strategy, and market access, signalling how infrastructure and route stability now matter as much as farm output. According to the 2025 edition of the FAO Tropical Fruits Market Review

Government is making progress in reducing road accidents, with the latest preliminary data for the period 1 January to 15 March showing an 11% decline in crashes compared to the same period in 2025. "Every province has seen a decrease in the number of crashes. Fatalities have decreased by 10% compared with the same period

South Africa’s National Treasury plans to accelerate data centre growth and strengthen the country’s position as a digital infrastructure hub for the continent. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said the government now views data infrastructure as essential to the economy, comparing it to electricity, ports, and transport networks. “The use of data and artificial intelligence has

The Africa GoGreen Fund (AGG), managed by Cygnum Capital, has raised €30 million ($33 million) from Germany’s development finance institution DEG to expand financing for climate-focused businesses across Africa, the fund said on Friday. The funding will be used to scale investments in energy efficiency and climate-friendly solutions, including clean cooking, electric mobility, green buildings

In a landmark deal set to transform mobile connectivity across the continent, Airtel Africa has announced a partnership with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to roll out Starlink’s direct-to-cell satellite technology in all 14 of its operating markets, serving over 174 million customers. The service, which allows standard compatible smartphones to connect directly to satellites without needing

AGOA Alliance] Washington, DC -- The AGOA Alliance, a coalition of U.S. and African business, policy, and trade leaders, today sent a letter to Congressional leadership urging a 2-5-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act #AGOA...

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