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Nueva Pescanova seeking exit from Mozambique as shrimp biomass declines
22 Jan 2026 19:08 GMT
… the coast of the Southeast African country continues to dwindle.
… estimated 40 percent of shrimp quotas in the Sofala Bank, … Namibia, has not directly talked of its planned exit from Mozambique … , a group of international agriculture experts who aim to guide …
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African exporters, manufacturers gain duty-free access as US lawmakers renew trade pact
22 Jan 2026 10:39 GMT
… removal of the 15% tariff on agricultural exports, potentially worth … in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Lesotho, supporting over 1.3 … and predictability” required for African and American businesses to … across borders.
U.S.-Africa Relations: Strategic Partnership vs. …
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China-Africa cooperation: Energising shared growth and a new Global South paradigm
22 Jan 2026 09:30 GMT
… discussions around the Tanzania-Zambia line, intended to … agenda. The zero-tariff policy that has been … enhancing value capture within African economies rather than just … Collaboration via the China-Africa Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation …
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China turns to soft power to expand economic influence in Africa
22 Jan 2026 08:07 GMT
… between Chinese and African civilisations through direct … the region. Lesotho, a smaller Southern African state, signals … infrastructure, health, education, agriculture, green development, and the … offered zero-tariff treatment on all tariff lines, although …
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Young Africans Are Being Lured Into Russia’s War Machine
21 Jan 2026 22:23 GMT
… promise of security work and agricultural jobs, only three were … she tricked men from Botswana and South Africa into … a November statement, the South African government “strongly” condemned “ … Friday, Jan. 30: The Southern Africa Climate Outlook Forum is held …
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Africa, A Continent on Edge as Restless Youths Question Resilient Growth
21 Jan 2026 21:31 GMT
… norms. Seychelles and Malawi offered glimpses of open … raising questions on aid, tariffs, sanctions and trade … the Horn, Sahel and southern Africa, with higher fertiliser costs, … on agricultural investment.
Economic momentum persisted, as AfCFTA (African …
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TERENCE G SIBIYA | Tariffs, trade shifts and the case for Africa’s reset
21 Jan 2026 16:05 GMT
… such as Lesotho, Madagascar, SA, Botswana and Nigeria … intra-African trade by removing non-tariff barriers and … particularly in East and Southern Africa, by providing tailored financial … model in water management, agriculture, manufacturing and logistics, …
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Sino-African Ties at 70: Adjovi Hails China-Africa Partnership as Model for Global South
21 Jan 2026 08:56 GMT
… Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit … the iconic Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) … Health, Education, and Agriculture
Beyond infrastructure, Adjovi … China has exempted African agricultural exports from customs duties, a move …
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South Africa’s plums and nectarines stand best chance in competitive Chinese market
20 Jan 2026 17:39 GMT
South African plums, sugar plums (or prunes), and nectarines hold the most potential in China, Hortgro's manager for trade and markets, Jacques du Preez, told attendants to a seminar organized by the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA). © …
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First Angolan avocados arrive in the Netherlands
20 Jan 2026 17:39 GMT
The first trial shipment of avocados from Angola has arrived in the Netherlands, meeting European Union customs, phytosanitary, and quality requirements. The container reached Rotterdam this week and passed all required EU inspections. According to the …