Malawi revives banana industry under FAO-China initiative
Malawi has intensified efforts to restore its banana industry with renewed focus on smallholder farmers and sustainable value chains under the One Country One Priority...
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COMESA to launch $25 million facility to accelerate renewable energy transition
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is set to launch a $25 million Project Preparation Facility aimed at boosting renewable energy access...
Malawi launches STOSAR II to boost agriculture, regional trade
Malawi has launched the second phase of the Support Towards the Operationalisation of the SADC Regional Agricultural Policy (STOSAR) programme, a regional initiative aimed at...
COMESA adopts trade plan ahead of 25th Heads of State Summit
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Council of Ministers has approved a new Medium-Term Strategic Plan (MTSP) for 2026–2030 ahead of the...
Regional digital payments to boost trade, ease forex pressure – RBM
Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi, Kisu Simwaka, says regional efforts to harmonise and modernise payment systems will boost cross-border trade and reduce...
Morocco to host 9th Ministerial Meeting with Gulf Cooperation Council
The Kingdom of Morocco is set to host the ninth joint ministerial meeting between Morocco and member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), in...
First Vice President hails Ncwala as a symbol of Malawi–Zambia unity
Malawi’s First Vice President, Dr Jane Ansah SC, has described culture as a powerful force that unites communities across borders. Dr Ansah was speaking at...
Chitanda Sugar unveils $1.3 billion energy expansion programme
Zambia’s Chitanda Sugar Company Limited has launched an ambitious US$1.3 billion capital investment programme aimed at transforming its operations and positioning the company among Africa’s...
US hails Morocco as key partner in global push to secure critical minerals
Morocco has been identified as a strategic player in global efforts to secure and diversify critical mineral supply chains, according to information released by the...
Mandela Africa Leadership Summit set to open in Nairobi
The inaugural Mandela Africa Leadership Summit 2026 is set to convene in Nairobi from 5 February, bringing together leaders, innovators, creatives and youth from across...