Namibia to open more border crossings with Angola to boost trade

https://youtu.be/MXP-WVYXoCg By Valeria Handobe Namibia is set to strengthen its economic and social ties with Angola by opening five additional border crossings. This comes after the opening of a 24-hour border operation at the Oshikango-Santa Clara border post on Friday. This was announced by the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Dr. Albert Kawana while speaking at the opening of the border, which was attended […]

June 19, 2024 55

Africa

Somalia plugs 5G into its economic rebound

By Seth Onyango, bird story agency Somalia has received its first 5G installation, cranking up a series of reforms to revamp its economy after joining the East Africa Community (EAC). Hormuud Telecom Somalia Inc., its largest telco, rolled out faster internet speeds last month, signalling budding growth in the country's digital services industry. "As Somalia strides towards stability, the launch of 5G services by Hormuud Telecom emerges as […]

April 2, 2024 10

Africa

Africa is fueling India’s economic ambitions

By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency India is growing its investment and nurturing diplomatic alliances with a range of countries in Africa, recognizing the continent as a key component in its pursuit of superpower status. In the latest move, Ethiopia’s ambassador to India disclosed to The Print, an Indian news outlet recently, that the two countries are “in the final stages of clinching defence cooperation.” This is just […]

March 20, 2024 18

Business / Economics

Private trains to ply South African rail network in commercial revamp

By Seth Onyango, bird story agency South Africa is opening its rail network to private train operators in a commercial pivot to revitalise a key component of its transport and logistics infrastructure. It is part of the state-run logistics firm, Transnet SOC Ltd to inject dynamism into the sector, plagued by inefficiencies and maintenance challenges. On Friday, March 15, Transnet published a document laying the groundwork for […]

March 18, 2024 23

Africa

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger hint at a new west African currency: what it’ll take for it to succeed

By Thierno Thioune, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar On 11 February 2024, the head of Niger’s ruling military junta, General Abdourahmane Tiani, spoke of the possible creation of a common currency with Burkina Faso and Mali. “The currency is a first step toward breaking free from the legacy of colonisation,” he said on national TV, referring to the CFA franc inherited from French colonisation. Burkina Faso, […]

March 15, 2024 17

Namibia

Oipindi yoipa yoinamwenyo yoondongi yakelelwa kongonga hangano yAfrica

Oshikondo shililepo eameno loinamwenyo menenedu oshati osha tambulako nomaoko ashambekelwa elombwelo lovaleli voilyo longo yongonga hangano ya Africa, opo kuxulifwepo oipindi yoikafa yoondongi kova China menenedu. Eelopota doshikundaneki sho BBC oda popya kutya, oshikafa shoondongi osha kala noku longifwa kova China oku dulukapo omuti wouhaku wopamufyuulukwakalo hawiifanwa Ejiao. Otaku lopotwa pefimbo loshongalele shovaleli voilyo longo yongonga hangano ya Africa (AU) osho sheya pexulilo moshondaxa mo Adis Ababa sha Ethiopia, vadimina […]

February 20, 2024 5

Africa

China’s demand for Africa’s donkeys is rising. Why it’s time to control the trade

Women walk with their donkeys in Ethiopia’s Amhara region. Buena Vista Images/GettyImages Lauren Johnston, South African Institute of International Affairs In recent years, there’s been a huge, rising demand for donkey hides in China, where they are used to make an ancient health-related product called ejiao. Ejiao is made from collagen that’s been extracted from donkey hides mixed with herbs and other ingredients to create medicinal and health consumer products. […]

February 20, 2024 21

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 […]

February 15, 2024 30