Category: Africa
Corridor Diversification No Longer Optional – Corridor Group
As regional cargo flows expand, supply chain resilience and predictability have become critical decision factors for cargo owners, mining houses, freight forwarders, and transporters. As a result, corridor diversification is no longer optional; it is a strategic necessity, according…
UN SG Says Africa Remains a Priority
By: David Shoombe The outgoing United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, António Guterres, has encouraged the continued support of the partnership between African states and the United Nations. With that, he spoke to the need for increased investments in water…
Global Cocoa Price Decline Challenges Ivorian Farmers
By: David Shoombe Ivory Coast, the largest producer of cocoa in the world, accounting for up to 45% of global cocoa production, finds itself in a challenging predicament as farmers struggle to recover their investments due to declining…
The SACU Dilemma: Reform or Exit?
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala and Heedee Walenga Various reports around the Orange River state that South Africa is determinedly negotiating trade deals with a number of countries and blocks, with analysts saying more such agreements could have been in…
Why Afreximbank’s Break with Fitch Exposes a Deeper Rift
Dr. Macharia Kihuro In a recent public statement, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) announced it would terminate its credit rating relationship with Fitch Ratings. The rationale for this decision was particularly striking. The bank attributed the move to…
Namibian Universities Planning Their Own AI Policies
By: Dwight Links The University of Namibia (UNAM) and the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) are planning their own artificial intelligence (AI) policies in response to recent developments in its utilisation. AI has become the…
Namibia Tops Africa’s Mining Potential List
By: David Shoombe Despite the decline in global diamond demand, Namibia’s mining sector continues to show strong potential in Africa, particularly in rare earth and critical minerals. Mining Review Africa 2026 ranks Namibia number one among African countries…
SA’s Western Diplomatic Rows Could Affect Namibia
By: David Shoombe While South Africa has positioned itself as the most industrialised and diversified economy in Africa, with an estimated nominal GDP between $400 to $443 billion, its ailing diplomatic ties with Western powers could negatively…
“This Tour Changed My Life “ – iShowSpeed Ends Africa Tour With Namibia
Hee-Dee Walenga 20-year-old global internet sensation, Darren Watkins Jr, otherwise known as iShowSpeed, ended his historic 20-country Africa tour in the Land of the Brave with two livestreams that were originally scheduled to take place in early January. Watkins Jr…
SA to Prioritise Economic Diplomacy
South Africa has vowed to strengthen its economic diplomacy during its 2026 Foreign Policy Outlook. South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, stated last week that is not about whether the country should engage…