Africa: Global Coffee Prices Hit 27-Year High, Boosting East Africa

Global coffee prices surged to their highest levels since 1997, with Arabica futures on the New York exchange climbing three this week. Read more »

East Africa: East Africa to Benefit As SeaLead Revamps Asia-India Trade Route

SeaLead, a global shipping company, is set to enhance trade links between Asia, India, and East Africa with the launch of its upgraded ANIDEA service. Read more »

Africa: Farmers Choice Names Financial Strategist As New CEO

Farmer's Choice Limited has appointed Felisters Gitau as its new Chief Executive Officer, tapping into her extensive marketing and leadership experience to bolster the company's… Read more »

Africa: Coffee Prices Ease On EU Law Delay, Brazil Rains

Global coffee prices eased this week following the extension of the European Union's deforestation law and favourable rainfall in Brazil. Read more »

Africa: Coffee Prices Surge On EU Deforestation Rules

Coffee prices surged to their highest levels in the latest auction, driven by strong demand as buyers stockpile ahead of the European Union's deforestation regulation, which… Read more »

Africa: Afreximbank Pushes for Accelerated Climate Financing At COP29

Afreximbank has pledged to enhance its role in promoting a balanced energy transition in Africa, aiming to address the continent's development priorities and unlock economic… Read more »

Africa: MultiChoice Profits Dive As Subscriptions Shrink

Africa's biggest pay-television company Multichoice Group has reported a 99 percent dip in half-year profits on the back of subscriber decline and foreign exchange volatility in… Read more »

Africa: Tanzania, AU Push Clean Cooking Agenda At COP29

Tanzania and the African Union (AU) jointly hosted a high-level side event at the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan, aiming to place clean cooking at the forefront of the global… Read more »

Africa: Boeing 737 Max Resumes - Relief for African Carriers

Airlines across the globe may find some reprieve as Boeing resumes production of the 737 MAX, an aircraft model renowned for its efficiency. Read more »

Africa: Two Wars, Climate Change - Trump Win Keeps World Guessing Over Next Move

Donald Trump's return to power has left the world guessing how his foreign policy would shape geopolitics at a time when three major risks--an Israel-Palestinian war, the… Read more »

Africa: Trump Win Could Jeopardise Agoa Renewal, Putting Africa At a Crossroads

A potential victory for former U.S. President Donald Trump in this election could leave African countries at a critical moment, as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is… Read more »

Africa: World Holds Breath As U.S. Election May Redefine Global Order

The world is watching closely as Americans head to the polls on Tuesday in a high-stakes election that could shift the global balance of power, with the potential for profound… Read more »

Africa: IT, Education & Research, Governments Most Prone to Cybercriminals

Information Technology, Education & Research and Governments top the list of sectors attacked the most by cyber criminals globally, a new report has revealed. Read more »

Africa: West's Favourite African Leader Faces Rule of Law Crisis At Home

When accountancy CEO, Hakainde Hichilema, was finally elected President of Zambia (on his sixth attempt) in 2021, international observers breathed a sigh of relief. Here was a man… Read more »

Africa: KQ Expands Flights to New York and Africa Routes

Kenya Airways has increased its international flight frequencies, introducing additional day and night flights to various destinations including New York, as the airline seeks to… Read more »

Africa: AfDB Appoints Nnenna Nwabufo As VP for Regional Development

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has named Nnenna Lily Nwabufo as Vice President for Regional Development, Integration, and Business Delivery, effective from October 4. Read more »

Africa: East Africa Braces for Wheat Price Surge As Russian Crop Falls to 11-Year Low

East Africa faces the prospect of higher wheat prices in 2025 due to a projected poor crop in Russia, the region's primary supplier. Read more »

Africa: Ruto Urges United African Push for Fair Climate Financing At COP29

African leaders must present a united front at the upcoming United Nations climate change conference to demand a fairer global climate financing system, Kenyan President William… Read more »

Africa: Kenya's Ruto Urges Africa to Cut Aid Reliance, Boost Healthcare Investment

Kenya's President William Ruto called for Africa to reduce its reliance on foreign aid and push for self-reliance in healthcare at the launch of a new financing program aimed at… Read more »

Africa: Airbus Names New President for Africa, Middle East

Airbus has appointed Gabriel Semelas as its new president for Africa and the Middle East, effective January 1, 2025, the company announced. Read more »

Africa: Ten Healthcare Innovators to Be Recognised At Upcoming Global Health Summit

Ten innovators in healthcare are set to be recognized during the East African Region Global Health Security Summit (EARGHSS), slated for January 2025 in Kilifi County. Read more »

Africa: Africa's Plane Fleet to Double By 2043, Leading Global Growth - Boeing

Africa's commercial airplane fleet is set to see substantial growth by 2043, with Boeing forecasting that 82 percent of the new aircraft deliveries will be for expansion rather… Read more »

Africa: Airbus Opens Support Centre in SA As Boeing Eyes Africa Expansion

Airbus has opened a new Customer Support Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, as part of efforts to expand its presence on the continent. Read more »

Africa: China Criticises Western Nations for 'Slow Modernisation' in Africa, Pledges $50b

China has pledged over $50 billion in funding for Africa, marking a significant escalation in the competition between Washington and Beijing for influence over the resource-rich… Read more »

Africa: The COMESA Competition Commission Goes for Uber Over Restrictive Terms

The regional competition watchdog is investigating consumer concerns raised against ride-hailing company Uber in Kenya, Egypt and Uganda. Read more »