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Nairobi has launched its first direct-to-consumer farmers’ market, allowing local farmers to sell fresh produce directly to consumers without middlemen. Open every Saturday, the market is inspired by European models …
Nairobi Introduces First Farmers’ Market for Direct Sales in Sub-Saharan Africa Read More
Tanzania has signed a $2.2 billion contract with Chinese firms to construct a railway from Dar es Salaam to a nickel mine in Burundi. The project aims to enhance nickel …
Tanzania Enters $2.2 Billion Agreement with Chinese Contractors for Railway Development to Burundi Read More
Zambia’s copper output increased by 12% in 2024, reaching 820,670 metric tons, propelled by recovery in major mines like Lumwana and KCM. Investments from Vedanta aim to rejuvenate KCM, while …
Zambia Copper Output Increases by 12% in 2024 Amid Recovery in Key Mines Read More
Elon Musk has reiterated concerns regarding global population decline, emphasizing projections showing significant decreases in populous nations like India and China by 2100. Data suggests India’s population may fall to …
Elon Musk Voices Concerns Over Projected Population Decline in Major Nations Read More
Nigeria and other Sub-Saharan African nations are experiencing a significant education funding gap, as revealed by the World Bank’s Africa Pulse Report, which notes an average of $54 spent per …
Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa: Bridging the Education Funding Gap Read More
Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty, represented Egypt at the Egypt-Gabon Business Forum in Libreville, highlighting significant investment surpassing $14 billion across Africa. The forum aimed to deepen economic connections between …
Egypt’s Investments in Africa Exceed $14 Billion, Boosting Gabon Economic Ties Read More
President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo defends his proposal to amend the constitution, arguing it is necessary to address inefficiencies in governance. He plans to form a …
Congo President Tshisekedi Advocates for Constitutional Reforms Despite Opposition Concerns Read More
This article explores how climate shocks significantly affect the performance of firms and tax revenues in Zambia’s formal sector. Extreme weather events like heavy rainfall and high temperatures reduce sales …
Climate Shocks and Economic Resilience: Insights from Zambia’s Formal Sector Read More
The UNU WIDER Working Paper 2024/71 reveals that climate shocks significantly hinder firm performance and tax revenues in Zambia, particularly affecting the manufacturing, retail, accommodation, and construction sectors. Extreme weather …
Impact of Climate Shocks on Economic Resilience: Evidence from Zambia Read More
Diaspora Kapita, founded by Zimbabweans abroad, plans to list on the VFEX to enable diaspora investments in Zimbabwe’s real estate market. The initiative involves issuing bonds repayable through property purchases, …
Diaspora Kapita To Launch on Zimbabwe’s VFEX, Targeting Diaspora Investments Read More