World Bank approves $1.12 billion program for Central Africa’s key trade route
Brice R. Mbodiam The World Bank Group has approved a $1.12 billion program to modernize the Douala-Bangui economic corridor, one of...
Air Zimbabwe set to resume direct flights between Harare and London
Air Zimbabwe is set to resume direct flights between Harare and London from July 1, marking the return of one...
Kigali to host Africa’s biggest coffee, tea expo as buyers eye new deals
Frank NtarindwaMore than 150 exhibitors, over 1,000 delegates, 100 international buyers and representatives from at least 25 countries are expected...
Zimbabwean innovator transforms polystyrene waste into sustainable thermal goods
Zimbabwean innovative entrepreneur Tinashe Manyonga seeks to solve one of the most enduring ecological problems on earth using recyclable polystyrene...
End of an era for Nissan in South Africa
Nissan’s decision to sell its Rosslyn manufacturing plant to Chery marks the end of an era for one of South...
Standard Bank Namibia gets new marketing executive
Standard Bank Namibia has appointed Elzita Beukes as its new executive of marketing and branding from 1 July. Beukes, who...
Another African country has banned the export of one of its most precious resources
CHINEDU OKAFOR Guinea, much like Zimbabwe, has moved to ban the export of one of its more valuable products, gold. Guinea...
RwandAir, Nigeria to expand Africa cargo corridor
Nigeria’s export sector has received a major boost with the launch of the new Nigeria-RwandAir cargo corridor connecting Lagos to...
African Development Bank Group approves US$180 million to upgrade Uganda’s Arua Airport to boost regional trade and tourism
Uganda is set to transform regional air transport and unlock new economic opportunities following the approval of €155.99 million (US$179...
Africa’s logistics woes rooted in poor planning – Standard Bank
Liesl Peyper Transport costs are often three times higher than the global average, and most bulk minerals are still transported...
