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Trade Minister, Tiroeaone Ntsima, told this publication that the government has prioritised certain areas that have potential to boost the export sector, which include the hemp industry, base metal processing, development of Special Economic Zones...

The Forum, a premier platform for advancing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), is designed to unlock intra-African investment and promote the vision of “One Africa.”The high-level opening ceremony, attended by nine African Heads of...

The fourth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) wraps up this week with the continent’s leaders discussing the way forward in using trade to power growth in Africa.The goal is to build resilience, safeguard collective interests, and...

The recognition came during a special innovation competition held on the sidelines of the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in Algiers, Algeria.Nubian Seed is a local brand known for producing natural cosmetics and personal care products,...

The announcement was made here by outgoing Afreximbank president, Professor Benedict Oramah, during the ongoing 4th edition of the IATF in Algiers, Algeria.“The Advisory Council has approved that Harare, Zimbabwe, be the new headquarters of an...

The signing ceremony was held during the Sub-Sovereign Business Engagement session on the sidelines of the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025) in Algiers, Algeria. The agreement was formalised by Afreximbank President and Chairman of the...

The Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE)-listed bank is now in the process of evaluating proposals from potential buyers — a move that marks one of the final steps in a divestiture first flagged in late 2024."The board wishes to inform the shareholders...

IATF2025 is projected to generate trade and investment deals worth over $44 billion, further cementing its reputation as Africa’s premier business and trade marketplace.The Government of Algeria has rolled out extensive logistical and hospitality...

Speaking at a media briefing on Tuesday, BVI CEO, Andrew Madeswi, said the ageing plant had become a significant operational challenge, both in terms of compliance and maintenance costs.“Our equipment is very old, and its parts are no longer...

Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe, who is also the Minister of Finance, is currently in Tokyo, where he sold the country’s ambitions to the Asian economic power. In an endeavour to navigate the country from reliance on diamonds, Botswana has invited...

The project will be undertaken in partnership with an established private real estate company and will be held under a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) in which JTTM will participate as a shareholder. The mall is expected to serve as a key commercial...

According to BERA, the decision follows performance monitoring which revealed that only a limited number of licensed companies are actively importing petroleum products, despite the large number of licences issued since the authority commenced...

In the Friday announcement, the Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship said the US has cut the diamond rich country’s approved export rate to the American market from 37% to 15%, effective August 7, 2025, under a revised reciprocal tariff...

In a statement, the union condemned the situation as a deep injustice that has driven many mine workers and their families into severe financial distress.The BMWU said the prolonged non-payment of wages represents not only a breach of contract but...

According to officials, this year’s event will broaden its focus to include agro-processing as a key driver of agricultural value addition, youth empowerment and job creation. It will be held under the theme, ‘Shaping the Future of Botswana’s...