Author: David Shoombe
Africa Must Connect its Fragmented Trade Infrastructure
By: David Shoombe The president of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), Samaila Zubairu, states that in championing the continental developmental agenda, African infrastructure must be linked and coordinated to allow smooth trade and development. “Infrastructure must be approached…
ECB Clarifies Current Electricity Costs
By: David Shoombe The current cost of electricity is largely attributed to the complex structure of electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. Electricity Control Board (ECB) chief executive officer, Robert Kahimise, made these remarks at a media engagement last…
Zimbabwe Takes Seat on UN Security Council, Calls for Global Peace
By: David Shoombe Africa’s representation in international decision-making has been strengthened after Zimbabwe was elected on Wednesday as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Zimbabwe was elected unopposed to represent the African Group and will…
Expand and Diversify Energy Mix & Markets: AfDB
By: David Shoombe The African Development Bank’s latest African Economic Outlook advises African states to diversify their energy mix and markets as precautionary measures against disruptions such as geopolitical tensions. As part of the medium to long-term policy recommendation,…
Senegal Adds to African Cabinet Dissolutions
By: David Shoombe Following months of economic policy disputes, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye relieved Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of his duties and dissolved the government, potentially worsening matters for the debt-laden nation. The political move has added…
Education Revamp Needed to Fill GH2 Skills Gap
By: David Shoombe For Namibia to achieve its green hydrogen ambitions, there is a need to transform the entire education system, from primary to tertiary institutions, and to train Namibians for highly technical jobs. These remarks were…
Kenyan Transport Operators Protest Fuel Prices
By: David Shoombe Transport operators in Kenya are currently protesting against rising fuel prices in the country, arguing that the hike adds difficulty to daily operations. The nationwide demonstrations came only a week after the nation hosted…
China, USA, Global Powers, Smoothing Economic Interests
By: David Shoombe In the recent two-day US–China summit in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping told the US delegation that “China and the USA should be partners, not rivals. Addressing the USA delegation at the State Banquet, Jinping…
China’s Zero-Tariff Policy an Opportunity for Value Addition
By: David Shoombe With Africa positioned between the world’s two major economic powerhouses – the West and the Global South – China has introduced a continental trade agreement that came into effect on 1 May 2026. The…
SA Court Ruling Serves as Test to Democratic Institutions
By: David Shoombe The South African Constitutional Court’s ruling on Friday, allowing for an enquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa’s impeachment, is said to have tested parliamentary democracy. In making said ruling and ordering the National Assembly to consider…