Africa economic forecast downward due to global shocks

Africa’s economic forecast has been revised downward due to ongoing global shocks.

Multi-billion dollar East Africa pipeline approved by regional court

The project has been criticized by environmentalists who say it will damage the environment.

Mozambique unveils ambitious $80 billion energy transition plan

Mozambique has recently greenlit a groundbreaking energy transition plan set to span until 2050

Nigerians turn to biofuel amid cooking gas price surge

The escalating cost of cooking gas is driving a shift towards biofuel in Nigeria, as households seek alternatives to meet their cooking energy needs.

Angola, Nigeria aims oil production boost amid OPEC+ meet

Despite the global economic outlook, Angola and Nigeria’s focus on boosting oil production highlights their confidence in the long-term demand for oil and their determination to secure a larger share of the market.

South Africa’s central bank maintains ‘hawkish’ stance on ra...

South African Reserve Bank holds lending rate at 8.25% for the third consecutive meeting, aligning with economist forecasts. Governor Kganyago cites logistic bottlenecks in ports and rail as major growth constraints, emphasizing a cautious economic approach.

Mali strikes deal with Russia for construction of a gold refinery

The agreement extends over four years but lacks specific timelines for the construction phase

Record post-Thanksgiving shopping expected in US as inflation dips

Estimated 182 million planning to shop from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, 15.7million more than last year

EU and COMESA ink $40 million trade deal

Agreement to support financing for trade competitiveness among bloc’s 21 member states

Tinubu meets chancellor Scholz on German investments in Nigeria

The President expressed his keen interest in the role Siemens can play in modernizing and expanding Nigeria’s rail network.

Durban: Months needed to clear S Africa’s chaotic port backlog

Transnet expects to clear the backlog of 63 ships at the Port of Durban in 7 to 15 weeks. The delay is causing concern among importers, who fear they will miss the crucial Christmas shopping season.

Germany pledges $4.3 billion ‘green’ investment in Africa

The German government has pledged to invest 4 billion euros ($4.37 billion) in African green energy projects until 2030.

Zambia’s debt restructuring bid stalled over more relief demands

Zambia’s efforts to restructure its debt have been dealt a major blow as official creditors have rejected a revised deal to rework $3 billion of Eurobonds. The country’s official creditor committee (OCC), which includes China, Japan, and the Paris Club of creditor nations, said that the deal did not offer comparable relief to both commercial and official creditors.

IMF mulls mega loan program for Egypt amidst Gaza war

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is considering a mega loan program to help Gaza recover from the economic fallout of the recent war. The war has caused widespread damage to Gaza’s infrastructure and economy, and the IMF’s loan would help to rebuild and revitalize the Gaza economy.

Nigeria moves to resolve $1.3 billion ExxonMobil dispute with Seplat

Nigeria’s government meets with Seplat Energy to resolve a two-year stalemate over ExxonMobil’s $1.3 billion oil asset sale.

IMF greenlights loan of almost $1 billion for Kenya

Next year, Kenya is also facing a $2-billion eurobond repayment obligation

Ghana’s Cocobod effort to secure syndicated loan still on-going

Cocobod plans to borrow $1.2 billion for this season, of which $800 million will come from a syndicate of lenders and $400 million from other sources

Oil prices surge after Federal Reserve chair’s rate hike comment

Israeli-Palestinian conflict’s intensification continues to drive up oil prices

China International Import Expo opens in Shanghai

Over a thousand government, business representatives from various countries attend opening ceremony

South Africa urges lengthy extension of US duty-free access

President Cyril Ramaphosa says AGOA cornerstone of US-Africa commercial relationship for more than 2 decades

Egypt raises petrol prices in second increase this year

Liter price of diesel remained unchanged at 8.25 Egyptian pounds

Uganda agrees petroleum importation deal with Bahrain firm

Uganda’s cabinet has already approved the changes to the petroleum law.

World Bank warns of ‘dual shock’ in commodities

“As a result of the escalation of the recent conflict in the Middle East.”

US warns businesses of risks in Uganda, citing anti-LGBTQ law

The United States on Monday issued a business advisory for Uganda, saying that businesses faced potential risks in the African country.

Chinese overseas investments to increase amid geopolitical risk

Chinese manufacturers may save on tariffs, logistics costs, benefit from greater supply chain flexibility, says rating agency

DP World of UAE inks port agreements with Tanzania

TPA director general Plasduce Mbossa stated that the contracts will undergo a review every five years

DRC: Turkish builders ‘faster than the Chinese’

The people of Kinshasa cannot believe the speed at which a Turkish company has built an imposing financial complex in the heart of the capital.

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