Egypt and UK to strengthen economic partnership

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Egypt and the United Kingdom have announced an agreement to intensify their economic partnership.

SA to collaborate with Nigeria on road infrastructure

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The South African government is to collaborate with Nigeria on developing road infrastructure in the West Africa country.

WATCH: German companies losing confidence in East Africa

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A survey shows the business expectations of German companies over the next 12 months has declined.

UN Secretary-General calls for African leaders to pursue economic growth

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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appealed to African countries to implement a historic free trade agreement.

Zimbabwe budget questioned by Chinese embassy

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The Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe has questioned the 2020 National Budget Statement by the Zimbabwe authorities.

EU market toughens regulations on East Africa fresh produce imports

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The EU has toughened its restrictions on the import of fresh produce from East Africa by strengthening regulations on the use of farm chemicals.

UK turns up heat on Zimbabwe for political, economic reform

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The UK is turning up the heat on Zimbabwe to take concrete steps towards political and economic reform.

Russia and Ethiopia sign peaceful atomic energy deal

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On the sidelines of the Russia?Africa Economic Forum in Sochi, Russia and Ethiopia have signed an inter-governmental framework agreement.

Burundi authorities crack down on foreign currency black market

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The Burundi authorities are cracking down on the foreign currency black market.

Qatar Airways buys RwandAir shares to counter problems with Gulf neighbours

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Qatar Airways is solidifying its aviation presence in the African market by purchasing shares in Rwanda?s national airline, RwandAir.

US border puts hold on Zimbabwe, DRC imports produced with 'forced labour'

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The US Customs and Border Protection has issued a Withhold Release Order for artisanal rough cut diamonds from Zimbabwe?s Marange diamond fields.

East African countries top list for potential trade growth

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Doing business in East Africa and the opportunity for international businesses to invest in the region is a glowingly attractive prospect.

Kenyan court to rule on whether Bank of Kenya violated constitution

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The Kenyan High Court is to rule as to whether the Central Bank of Kenya violated the country?s constitution.

Uganda and Russia sign nuclear energy agreement

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Russia and Uganda have signed an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

Air Zimbabwe employees sent on unpaid leave

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Several dozen Air Zimbabwe employees have been sent on unpaid leave as the national carrier restructures its organisation.

Court orders release of impounded Air Tanzania plane

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The impounded Air Tanzania plane grounded at OR Tambo International Airport for several weeks is now free to leave following a new court order.

Zimbabwe threatens to stop cross-border traffic with SA if xenophobic attacks continue

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The Zimbabwe Cross Borders Transport Association (ZCBTA) has warned that it will stop all South African cross-border transport.

Equatorial Guinea to lead ministers at Africa Oil & Power Conference in Cape Town

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The conference will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 9 to 11 October.

Ugandan airlines gets prepared for take-off after 18-year absence

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Uganda Airlines is preparing for its much-anticipated collective take-off on Wednesday as the national carrier is revived for the first time in 18 years.

Rwanda considering creating its own digital currency

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Rwanda?s Central Bank is studying the possibility of creating its own digital currency.

Raising Ghana’s land productivity can transform national economy, boost incomes

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Urbanisation in Ghana has spurred growth in non-farm jobs in rural areas.

Kenyan bank stepping up investment in South Sudan

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Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) said it plans to step up investment in South Sudan in a bid to increase its presence across the world?s youngest nation.

Zimbabwe fuel price rises by 26%

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Zimbabwe has raised the price of fuel by 26 percent, a move which puts more pressure on struggling citizens grappling with triple-digit inflation.

Mozambique threatens Zimbabwe with sanctions - report

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Mozambique is Zimbabwe?s closest gateway to the sea and key imports such as fuel, maize and wheat come through the port of Beira.

Kenya moves closer to goal of 100% renewable energy generation by 2030

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Kenya has boosted its power generation capacity and is one giant step closer to reaching its goal of 100% renewable energy generation by 2030.