What AfCFTA means for Zimbabwe
The African Continental Free Trade Area came into operation at the beginning of the year but this was just the start of a long process of first eliminating tariff barriers … Read More
Category: Africa
Economic nationalism should not scupper the AFCFTA
The new African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) is a potential game changer for many economies in the region, but there is need for governments to fight the urge to … Read More
Sub-Saharan Africa poised for recovery
Growth in the Sub-Saharan Africa region is forecast to rise between 2,3 and 3,4 percent in 2021, depending on the policies adopted by countries and the international community, according to … Read More
‘Ratification delays stall AfCFTA, TFTA implementation’
THE Council of Ministers of the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) has urged member states that have not yet signed and ratified the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and … Read More
Sadc develops 63 key infrastructure projects
A TOTAL of 63 infrastructure projects have been developed in the Sadc region including 17 regional energy investments under the second Priority Action Plan for Programme for Infrastructure Development in … Read More
Zim, SA consolidate trade
Zimbabwe’s exports to South Africa have remained steady in the last three months with South Africa remaining the top trading partner averaging 47,7 percent of trade. In emailed responses, Zimbabwe … Read More
Zimbabwe, Zambia in joint industrialisation project
ZIMBABWE and Zambia on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding for a joint industrialisation project, which will see the two countries develop value chains and promote integrated manufacturing based on … Read More
AfDB projects 3.4 pc growth for Africa’s economy this year
THE African Development Bank (AfDB) says Africa’s economic growth prospects are positive with a 3,4 percent projection this year despite the Covid-19 challenges and debt burden facing most economies on … Read More
SADC records progress in flagship interconnector power projects
THE Southern African Development Community (SADC) says notable progress has been achieved towards the implementation of priority energy interconnector projects in the region. The projects seek to connect Angola, Malawi … Read More
Zim in key Sadc indaba
Three Cabinet ministers and a deputy minister are this week expected to attend a crucial Southern Africa Development Community (Sadc) meeting which will discuss key issues confronting the region including … Read More
