Africa

Navigating a Multipolar World: Economic Sovereignty, Structural Transformation, and the Rise of the Global South

As the global economy navigates an era of profound structural transition, the architecture of international trade, multilateral governance, and financial…

DBSA Delivers Resilient Financial Results for 2026 Amid Global and Domestic Headwinds

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has released its financial results for the year ended 31 March 2026, showcasing…

Bridging the Gap: SADC and WMo Forge Unified Front for Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems in Southern Africa

Southern Africa stands at a critical crossroads in the global climate crisis. From recurrent, devastating droughts choking agricultural belts to…

Angola’s Economic Momentum Faces Reform Test Amid Favourable Global Conditions, Warns IMF

Luanda — A recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team mission has cautioned that while a favourable external environment has…

SADC Chairperson Cyril Ramaphosa Extends Condolences to Tanzania’s President Following Husband’s Death

JOHANNESBURG — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, acting in his capacity as Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC),…

Diplomatic Friction Over SADC Summit Invitation Signals Growing Rift Between Government and Zulu Monarchy

A diplomatic misunderstanding between the South African government and the AmaZulu Royal Household has erupted into public controversy following remarks…

‘The Virus of Indifference’: UN Chief Warns Financial Shortfall Imperils DR Congo Ebola Response

GENEVA — UN Secretary-General António Guterres recently issued a stark warning to the international community, condemning a rising tide of…

Beyond the Limpopo: Ramaphosa Urges Bilateral Industrial Strategy to Reset South Africa–Zimbabwe Economic Ties

MIDRAND, SOUTH AFRICA — In a direct challenge to centuries-old colonial trading patterns, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called…

Beyond Borders: How Accelerated Industrialisation Can Unlock the SA-Zimbabwe Economic Axis

PRETORIA — In an era defined by global economic volatility and shifting trade paradigms, the economic imperative for Southern Africa…

African Industrialisation Demands Actionable Infrastructure Partnerships, Regional Leaders Urge

Sub-Saharan Africa’s drive toward sustained industrial growth hinges on turning high-level policy dialogue into actionable, cross-border infrastructure partnerships. That was…