August 01
Angola: Exporters' Association Wants to Boost Exports of National Products
ANGOP
The help to Angolan producers to export national goods, with the aim of ensuring the sustainable growth of the Angolan economy, is one of the priorities of the Dynamic Association… Read more »
South Africa: Government Focuses On Growing the Economy
SAnews.gov.za
As part of ongoing efforts to create an enabling environment for sustainable and inclusive growth, government will continue to focus on stabilising debt and debt-service costs,… Read more »
South Africa: Joburg Community Plays Cat-and-Mouse With City Power Over Illegal Connections
GroundUp
City Power technicians removed over 18,000 kilogrammes of illegal wiring on Wednesday. But minutes after they left, people were seen making new electricity connections Read more »
Zimbabwe: Maintain Clean Cities for Economic Growth, Civic Pride - VP Mohadi
The Herald
Vice President Kembo Mohadi, who was here for the inauguration of Iran President Masoud Pezeshikian, has urged Zimbabweans to maintain clean cities as this boosts economic growth,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Energy Sector Workers Worried Over 560 Job Cuts As Three Coal-Fired Stations Face Closure
New Zimbabwe
UNION leaders in the Energy sector have bemoaned plans by the government to close and repurpose three coal-fired plants saying such a move will have a bearing on jobs in the… Read more »
Southern Africa: Obligation to Develop SADC Lies With Us - - President
The Herald
SADC nations must use their domestic resources to propel regional industrialisation and development focusing on what the region has and what it controls, President Mnangagwa has… Read more »
South Africa: New Environment Minister Dion George Throws Potential Lifeline to Sinking Karpowership Deal
Daily Maverick
Newly appointed Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dion George has ruled in favour of the controversial Turkish powerships proposal for Richards Bay harbour. His… Read more »
South Africa: Just Energy Transition Must Not Leave Communities Behind - Ramokgopa
SAnews.gov.za
Minister of Energy and Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has insisted that as South Africa continues to transition from a carbon intensive economy to a green economy,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Company Eyes Regional Markets
The Herald
Aluminium sulphate manufacturer, Chilmund Chemicals, will soon start importing its water treatment chemical to several countries in the region as it seeks to consolidate its… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Introduces Cutting Edge Tech in Bean Processing
The Herald
processing company has joined the continent's trendsetters in technological innovations after introducing cutting-edge technology for processing and packaging beans for domestic… Read more »
Southern Africa: Govt Praises Hospitality to Visitors
The Herald
The Government has lauded Zimbabweans for the hospitality extended to visitors participating in the 7th Sadc Industrialisation Week, which opened in Harare on Sunday and ends… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ntunte School Leaps Into Digital Age
The Herald
Joy and excitement filled the air at Ntunte Primary School in Filabusi, Matabeleland South yesterday, as Colonel Miniyothabo Baloyi-Chiwenga, wife of Vice President Dr Constantino… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'SMES Can Drive Regional Industrialisation'
The Herald
Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have a critical role to play in driving the industrialisation of the SADC region and even go beyond, Foreign Affairs and International Trade… Read more »
July 31
Africa: Biden Administration Wants 'Modernization, Re-authorization' of U.S.-Africa Trade
allAfrica
The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden has expressed its continued commitment to the African Growth and Opportunity Act, the U.S. program for sub-Saharan nations to access… Read more »
South Africa: We Asked Cape Town's Transport Boss About the Future of Passenger Rail in the City
GroundUp
"Our objective is simple: to get passenger rail back up and running in the quickest possible way" says Roberto Quintas Read more »
South Africa: After the Bell - SA's Desperate Need for Something Super Boring - - Balanced Growth [opinion]
Daily Maverick
I have a fabulously boring suggestion for the DA and other Government of National Unity participants to put forward in discussions with the ANC about the economic direction of… Read more »
South Africa: Opening the Gate - Rural Hunger and the Limits of Absentee Welfarism in South Africa [analysis]
African Arguments
Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarly, original and activist writing from within… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mutapa Fund Injects U.S.$5 Million Into Invictus Energy
New Zimbabwe
MUTAPA Investment Fund (MIF) has contributed US$5 million investment needed for the lucrative Invictus Energy Muzarabani project. Read more »
Angola: Pumangol's Jet-A1 Sales Grow 45 Percent in Three Months
ANGOP
The sale of Jet-A1, aircraft fuel, from the fuel supply company in Angola, Pumangol, raised 7.2 billion kwanzas in the second quarter of this year, which represented a growth of… Read more »
South Africa: Consumer Ombud Warns Against Doing Any Business With Reliable Store
Daily Maverick
The online retailer, which has ceased trading, only resolved 25 out of 79 complaints brought to it by the consumer ombudsman before it went under. Now, the chances are highly… Read more »
South Africa: Woolworths Issues Stark Warning As Sales Dip By Almost 20 Percent
Daily Maverick
Soaring living costs and high interest rates are eating into the pockets of even SA's wealthier consumers. Read more »
Southern Africa: JSE Investment Challenge - Persistence Pays Off for June Winners
Daily Maverick
The June winners of the JSE Investment Challenge 2024 included a few familiar faces, proving consistency pays off. Read more »
South Africa: New Transport Minister 'Responsive' to Cape Town's Plan to Shift Metrorail From Prasa, Says Quintas
Daily Maverick
'Our objective is simple: to get passenger rail back up and running in the quickest possible way,' says Roberto Quintas. Read more »
July 30
Zimbabwe: Green Energy for All - Zimbabwe Will Need a New Social Contract to Roll Out Projects Like Solar Power [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The Zimbabwean government is racing against time to meet the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 7: affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all by 2030.… Read more »
South Africa: Strong Bipartisan Backing From the US for the Reauthorisation of AGOA
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa's position at the 21st African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum was to reset and create partnerships with an emphasis on industrialisation, building a capable… Read more »