Category: Investing

—-As Africa’s Trade Story Enters Decisive Chapter In 2024, total African trade was estimated at approximately US$1.5 trillion, yet the continent accounts for just about 3.3% of global trade according to data from the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

Cairo,  Egypt// — African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has successfully concluded a new three-year Dual Tranche Syndicated Term Loan Facility totalling US$2 billion equivalent (raising US$1.73 billion and €228 million in US$ Facility A and EUR Facility B, respectively).

Victoria, Seychelles// — The People’s Republic of China has extended a new grant of RMB 100 million (approximately SCR 220 million) to support priority development projects in Seychelles, as reaffirmed during a courtesy call by the Vice President of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Mr. Han Zheng, on the President of the Republic of […]

Ghana’s economy is entering a pivotal moment — one where natural resources, financial policy, and investor confidence are aligning in ways not seen in years.

Ghana’s government is set to issue a 7-year cedi-denominated bond on March 30, 2026.

Yaoundé, Republic of Cameroon//-The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has signed a development loan agreement with the Republic of Cameroon to finance the rehabilitation of the Sorawel-Dourbeye Road.

Tanzania// — The Coca-Cola system (https://CCBAGroup.com/)  in Tanzania is investing  $1.94 million to help restore the Ruvu Basin, a vital water source serving Dar es Salaam, the country’s commercial capital of approximately 9 million (https://apo-opa.co/40TfNFO) people, and a lifeline for communities, farms, and businesses across eastern Tanzania.

Lagos, Nigeria//-The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading philanthropy empowering entrepreneurs, has announced 3,200 young African entrepreneurs across all 54 African countries for the 2026 cycle of the TEF Entrepreneurship Programmes; driving poverty alleviation, catalysing job creation, and ensuring inclusive economic empowerment.

Elon Musk was misleading in his public statements during a crucial period of his 2022 Twitter takeover, a jury has found.

In the March edition of the Global Trade Update, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warns that rising policy volatility and fragmentation in the global trading system risk undermining the stable conditions many developing countries rely on to expand exports, attract investment and diversify their economies.