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Congo Secures USD 850 mn Bond Deal as Investor Confidence Rebounds Despite Debt Concerns
10+ hour, 32+ min ago (257+ words) Despite the strong investor response, ratings agencies continue to classify Congo as a speculative-grade borrower. Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings both maintained the country's CCC+ rating earlier this year, citing concerns over high debt levels and the economy's…...
Angola's FDI Falls 59% Since 2017 Despite Signs of Recovery
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (198+ words) Trendsnafrica Angola's FDI Falls 59% Since 2017 Despite Signs of Recovery Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Angola fell sharply from USD 29. 4 billion in 2017 to USD 12. 2 billion in 2025 " a 59% decline " according to a 2025 economic report by the Center for Economic Research (CINVESTEC) at…...
Ravi Jaipuria Deepens Africa Expansion with USD 40 mn Zimbabwe Manufacturing Investment
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (450+ words) Trendsnafrica Ravi Jaipuria Deepens Africa Expansion with USD 40 mn Zimbabwe Manufacturing Investment Indian billionaire Ravi Jaipuria has expanded his African manufacturing footprint with the launch of a USD 40 million snacks, juice, and dairy production complex in Zimbabwe, underscoring his growing…...
New Rail and Port Reforms Aim to Cut Export Bottlenecks in South Africa
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (200+ words) Trendsnafrica New Rail and Port Reforms Aim to Cut Export Bottlenecks in South Africa South Africa is rolling out major rail, port, and aviation reforms to modernise freight logistics, improve export efficiency, and strengthen its position as a key trade…...
Mozambique to Focus on Green Industrialisation
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (214+ words) Trendsnafrica Mozambique to Focus on Green Industrialisation The initiative results from the Inclusive Pact signed by the Mozambican and British governments in January to accelerate the effective development of existing strategies, focusing on priority value chains and identifying the main…...
Mozambique to Present a Comprehensive Agenda at India "Africa Business Forum
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (209+ words) (3 Minutes Read) " Mozambique will present business projects in the sectors of agriculture, mining, and technical knowledge for industrial development at the India-Africa business forum, the president of the Mozambican Confederation of Economic Associations (CTA) "lvaro Massinga said. The official was…...
SA's Opposition Parties Bent on Impeachment of President
1+ week, 12+ min ago (160+ words) Trendsnafrica SA's Opposition Parties Bent on Impeachment of President Impeaching the leader of Africa's top economy would require the support of at least two-thirds of lawmakers in the 400-member Parliament, according to the Constitution. Members of South African opposition parties…...
Zimbabwe Deepens BRICS Push Through Strategic Financing and Energy Talks in Moscow
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (263+ words) Zimbabwe is accelerating its efforts to join the BRICS bloc, with Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube attending the 11th Annual Meeting of the New Development Bank in Moscow. The high-level gathering is focused on development financing, energy security and emerging technologies under…...
Angola Targets Year-End Launch for First Gold Refinery
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (301+ words) Trendsnafrica Angola Targets Year-End Launch for First Gold Refinery Angola's first gold refinery is expected to begin operations by the end of the year, according to Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas Diamantino Azevedo. Speaking at the Angola Oil,…...
Angola's Central Bank Lowers 2026 Inflation Target as Economic Outlook Stabilizes
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (389+ words) Trendsnafrica Angola's Central Bank Lowers 2026 Inflation Target as Economic Outlook Stabilizes The National Bank of Angola (BNA) has revised its inflation outlook for 2026, lowering the projected rate from 13. 5 percent to 11. 5 percent, while maintaining the country's economic growth forecast at 3. 5 percent....