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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Economic Cooperation

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South Africa

Mashatile Urges Chinese Enterprises to Boost Investment in South Africa

South Africa's Deputy president Paul Mashatile has encouraged Chinese-funded enterprises in his country to increase their investments in crucial sectors of the economy. Total bilateral trade increased from 614-billion-rand in 2022 to 692-billion-rand in 2023, while China’s 146-billion-rand deficits remained the highest among any of the country’s trading partners. Speaking at the South Africa-China Economic Trade and Association event in Johannesburg yesterday, Mashatile said China as one of the world’s […]

todayDecember 12, 2024 12

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Africa

Biden Expresses Pride In Visit to Angola

US President Joseph Biden expressed pride in being the first American president to visit Angola as he began talks with President João Lourenço. And according to BBC Africa, the discussions at the presidential palace in Luanda focused on security and trade, with the US government backing a new 1,300km railway project linking an Angolan port to mining regions in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia.

todayDecember 4, 2024 5

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Opinion Pieces

Russia-Africa Partnership Under Scrutiny: Draft Joint Statement Of On-going Forum Sparks Concerns Over Neocolonialism and Deceit

  By Khwima Nkhonjera The first Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum has kicked off in Sochi, Russia, amid headlines about the gathering not just being about strengthening bilateral ties. A joint statement drafted for the summit has raised eyebrows, with claims of cooperation which pro-democracy supporters argue are “misleading” or “downright false.” This two-day gathering, organised by Roscongress Foundation, seeks to implement decisions made at the 2023 summit […]

todayNovember 12, 2024 29

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Local

FNB First to Launch Enhanced Cross-Border Payments with BankservAfrica’s TCIB Solution

11 November 2024 WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA – Cross-border payments are a lifeline for many people and businesses in Africa. These customers rely on fast, secure, and cost-effective payment offerings to manage the daily transfer of funds to friends, associates, and family members in other countries. To meet the evolving needs of its customers, FNB has partnered with BankservAfrica for its Transactions Cleared on an Immediate Basis (TCIB) system. This solution will […]

todayNovember 12, 2024 5

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Africa

The Moroccan Association of Exporters (ASMEX) and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Morocco are co-hosting the first edition of the ZLECAF Business Forum – Morocco 2024

      The Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the Moroccan Exporters' Confederation (ASMEX) are co-organizing a Business Forum aimed at raising awareness and providing information on the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The event, titled "Intra-African Trade: Perspectives and Opportunities," will take place on November 5, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Casablanca. This inaugural edition of the AfCFTA-Morocco Business Forum aims […]

todaySeptember 23, 2024 10

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Local

San Antonio Mayor Visits Windhoek

    The City of Windhoek is honored to host His Worship Ron Nirenberg, Mayor of San Antonio, and his delegation, from 24 to 28 July 2024. This visit marks a significant milestone in the relationship between the two cities, which was formalized with the signing of a Sister Cities Agreement in October 2016. Windhoek is proud to be the first African city to have signed such an agreement with […]

todayJuly 24, 2024 26

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Opinion Pieces

Israel-Egypt peace treaty has stood the test of time over 45 years: expert explains its significance

    By Ofir Winter, Tel Aviv University   The peace agreement between Egypt and Israel, signed in 1979 to end hostilities and normalise relations between them, turns 45 on 26 March. The Conversation Africa asked Ofir Winter, a senior researcher at the Institute for National Security Studies, who studies Egyptian politics and the Arab-Israeli conflict, for his insights on the peace deal and the key challenging moments since it […]

todayFebruary 16, 2024 18

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Africa

West Africa trade will take a hit as Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso leave Ecowas

    By Olivier Walther, University of Florida   The membership of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) has been whittled down from 15 to 12 following the unilateral withdrawal of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso in February. Founded in 1975, Ecowas is one of eight regional economic communities recognised by the African Union to foster regional integration on the continent. Its main objective is to create a […]

todayFebruary 15, 2024 30

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