Africa eyes strong united private sector

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The 17th U.S.–Africa Business Summit emphasised the importance of strengthening the private sector, growing regional economies, and leveraging technology to advance infrastructure development.

Angola's President João Lourenço officially opened the three-day event in Luanda.

Nandi-Ndaitwah urges trust in U.S.-Africa Business talks

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for trust in business negotiations between the USA and the African continent from the outset.

She emphasised that prolonged negotiation periods and a lack of tangible benefits for identified communities lead to distrust.

Namibia welcomes Chinese visitors

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The Minister of International Relations and Trade welcomed Chinese investors in a different range of agriculture-linked industries in Namibia.

Selma Ashipala-Musavyi made the call during the Investing in Africa and China Agriculture Production and Trade Cooperation Conference held in Changsha, China.

Namibia to Host World Heritage Digital Technology Workshop

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Namibia, in conjunction with the National Heritage Council and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), will host the World Heritage Digital Technology workshop from 03-06 June 2025 in Windhoek.

Spain-Africa Strategy for 2025-2028 announced

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King Felipe VI of Spain announced Africa as a key focus of Spain’s new Spain-Africa Strategy 2025-2028 during a New Year’s reception for the Diplomatic Corps in Madrid.

Morocco's Mohammed Dkhissi elected new Interpol VP for Africa

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Namibia’s Major General Anne-Marie Nainda lost her bid for the Interpol Vice President for Africa position at the 92nd Interpol General Assembly, which ended today in Glasgow.

She was competing against Morocco and Benin, with Morocco taking the position.

Africa said to struggle with managing disaster risks

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Africa is grappling with major challenges in managing disaster risks due to recurring droughts, severe flooding, and intense cyclones.
 
These issues have impacted the continent's economic development and hindered the achievement of various targeted goals.