Economic Recovery Dominates Zambia Presidential Race

Zambia’s Kwacha Surges Amid Economic Reforms

Zambia’s economy is showing strong signs of recovery, supported by a stronger currency, record foreign exchange reserves, rising copper exports, and fiscal reforms. The country’s international reserves have climbed to a record 6.5 billion, up from 1.15 billion in 2021, while the kwacha appreciated more than 31 against the US dollar between December 2024 and []

Zambia’s GDP Is Likely to Leapfrog: Why the GDP Rebasing Exercise Could Transform the Country’s Economic Profile

By Prof. Lubinda Haabazoka By any economic standard, Zambia is on the verge of one of the most significant statistical transformations in its modern history. While many people associate economic growth solely with factories being built, mines opening, or exports increasing, there is another important process that can dramatically change how a country’s economy is [] The post Zambia’s GDP Is Likely to Leapfrog: Why the GDP Rebasing Exercise Could Transform the Country’s Economic Profile first appeared on Mwebantu.

Uganda Oil Production Set for 2027 as World Bank Urges Reforms for Job Creation

KAMPALA, UGANDA – As commercial Uganda oil production moves closer to reality with extraction expected to begin in 2027, a new World Bank report emphasizes that the nation’s greatest opportunity lies in implementing structural reforms to translate economic growth into sustainable job creation. According to the latest Uganda Economic Update, the country’s economy expanded by []

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Economy Doing Very Well, Capable of Absorbing All Citizens Being Chased Out of South Africa - Says Mutsvangwa

[New Zimbabwe] THE Zimbabwean economy is doing very well and now able to absorb all its citizens who are being hounded out of South Africa for being there illegally, Zanu PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has said.

JOEL AITA: Common User Facilities Could Be Uganda’s Missing Link to Industrialisation

Why Uganda’s next leap from exporting raw commodities to producing value-added products depends on shared industrial infrastructure. By Joel Aita In the year ending October 2025, Uganda did something historic: it overtook Ethiopia to become Africa’s largest coffee exporter, earning more than USD 2.4 billion in a single year. It is a genuine national triumph. [] The post JOEL AITA: Common User Facilities Could Be Uganda’s Missing Link to Industrialisation appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

Zambia's election will test incumbent Hichilema's economic record

Zambia is preparing for its August election, with President Hakainde Hichilema seeking a second term against opposition leader Brian Mundubile. The vote is expected to hinge on Hichilema's economic record. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #zambia #election Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4f99ip1 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Zimbabwe's power shift: What Mnangagwa's constitutional changes mean

Zimbabwe's power shift: What Mnangagwa's constitutional changes mean

African Economic Conference 2026 explores pathways for more influential Africa in multipolar world

African Economic Conference 2026 explores pathways for more influential Africa in multipolar world

Malawi president pardons 134 prisoners as nation marks 62nd independence anniversary with prayers, no celebrations

President Peter Mutharika says nation’s next focus is economic recovery

Making Every Dollar Count for Namibia’s Future

Namibia stands at a crossroads. Economic growth has picked up, inflation has eased, and access to schooling has expanded, improving prospects for the future. Yet progress has also brought rising expectations. Young people want jobs and opportunities, education still needs to produce better learning outcomes, and while progress has been made against many infectious diseases, [] The post Making Every Dollar Count for Namibia’s Future appeared first on The Namibian.

South Africa to step up security ahead of anti-migrant deadline

The country, one of Africa's largest and most industrialised economies, has been on edge following weeks of sometimes violent xenophobic unrest that has left at least two people dead. The post South Africa to step up security ahead of anti-migrant deadline appeared first on Vanguard News.

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Takealot finally delivers

In today's edition: SA’s Takealot is finally profitable || Absa Bank Kenya CEO steps down || Mastercard’s new cybersecurity hub || Cameronian taxi drivers get new ID upgrade

The Economist: Africa embraces Starlink (while SA politicians force poor second choice)

The Economist: Africa embraces Starlink (while SA politicians force poor second choice)

Kankan : l’État veut faire de l’agriculture un moteur de l’industrialisation locale

« Agro Tour 2026-2027 : rapprocher les champs, les industries et les marchés pour créer davantage de valeur » À Kankan, le constat est sans équivoque : l’agriculture guinéenne doit franchir un nouveau cap. La production ne doit plus se limiter aux champs, mais servir de base à une véritable chaîne de valeur intégrant transformation, conservation, commercialisation []

Dangote Refinery makes Aliko Dangote $4.86 billion richer, US media reveals

Aliko Dangote's wealth surges by 4.86 billion amid rising global demand for fuel. The Dangote Refinery plans expansion and new projects in Kenya.

Portrait de MOHAMED BANGOURA « BANKS » : « Les ressources naturelles créent des opportunités » !

À l’heure où la Guinée connaît une phase de transformation économique sans précédent, portée notamment par les grands projets structurants et les ambitions de développement du pays, une question essentielle se pose : comment transformer ces opportunités en prospérité durable pour les populations ? C’est à cette réflexion que Mohamed Bangoura « Banks » consacre plus de [] The post Portrait de MOHAMED BANGOURA « BANKS » : « Les ressources naturelles créent des opportunités » ! first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Uganda coffee exports hit by weaker prices

Uganda's coffee export earnings dropped sharply in May as falling global prices and lower export volumes weighed on the country's top agricultural export. The decline highlights the vulnerability of Africa's largest coffee exporter to swings in international commodity markets.

Ghana can surpass $15bn in export earnings by 2030 – FAGE president

Davis Korboe, President of the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE), has said Ghana could exceed US15 billion in non-traditional export earnings by 2030 if government, financial institutions and industry stakeholders strengthen support for value addition and export development.

Airlangga optimistic of economic rebound in second half of 2026

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto expressed optimism that Indonesia’s economy will ...

Nigeria Tops South Africa, Ghana, Kenya In IMD Economic Performance Ranking

Nigeria ranked ahead of South Africa, Ghana and Kenya in IMD's economic performance assessment despite a decline in overall competitiveness.