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AfCFTA Secretary-General Wamkele Keabetswe Mene engages delegates at the Biashara Afrika 2026 forum in Lomé, Togo
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Africa’s biggest trade forum wraps up in Togo

Lomé, Togo - The third edition of Biashara Afrika concluded in Lomé, Togo, on Wednesday 20 May 2026, after three days of high-level...

Nigeria's Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, addresses delegates at the Biashara Africa 2026 forum in Lomé, Togo, on 18 May 2026.
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‘Africa cannot trade at the margins of the global economy,’ says Oduwole

Lomé - Togo has announced the removal of visa requirements for all African citizens, a decision that came directly off the back of...

EIPA CEO Sibani Mngomezulu addresses guests at the official launch of the 58th Eswatini International Trade Fair 2026 at the Mavuso Trade and Exhibition Centre in Manzini. Photo by Eswatini TV
Trade & Investment

Trade fair targets 280 exhibitors in August

Manzini - The 58th edition of the Eswatini International Trade Fair has been officially launched, with the main event set to run from...

Trucks queue at the Kazungula border post on the Botswana side
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China scraps import taxes on Botswana goods

Gaborone - China has removed import taxes on qualifying products from Botswana with effect from 1 May 2026, opening one of the world's...

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Dangote Industries Limited President and CEO Aliko Dangote shake hands during high-level discussions on industrialisation, regional energy infrastructure, and long-term economic development across Africa.
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Tanzania’s president meets Dangote on energy and industry

Dar es Salaam - Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has held high-level discussions with Dangote Industries Limited President and Chief Executive Aliko Dangote,...

Lightrock CEO Pal Erik Sjatil and Future Africa Founding Partner Iyin Aboyeji at the announcement of AFC's 100 million US dollar commitment to Africa-focused technology funds in London. Photo: Africa Finance Corporation
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AFC commits $100m to boost Africa’s digital economy

London - Africa Finance Corporation has approved a commitment of up to 100 million US dollars to invest in Africa-focused technology fund managers,...

Vice President Gaolathe and his delegation tour the Dangote Refinery in Lagos, a 650,000 barrels-per-day integrated refining complex, during his working visit to Nigeria to explore co-investment opportunities with Dangote Industries Limited. Photo BW Government
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Dangote, Botswana eye investment deal

Lagos - Botswana's Vice President and Minister of Finance Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe has wrapped up a two-day working visit to Lagos, Nigeria, where...

The Eswatini Stock Exchange offices at the Ingcamu Building in Mbabane, where the exchange recorded a modest 0.51% growth in market capitalisation during the first quarter of 2026. (Photo: Khaya Motsa)
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ESE grows 0.51% in first quarter

Mbabane - The Eswatini Stock Exchange recorded modest but steady growth in the first quarter of 2026, with total market capitalisation rising by...