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Oramah says unity to cement Africa, Caribbean ties

In his keynote address at the second AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF 2023), Oramah said progress after the two regions resolved to cement ties.
By Ndamu Sandu Oct. 30, 2023

Rich pickings for Caribbean nations as ACTIF2023 ends

The facility was signed by Kanayo Awani, executive vice president Intra-African Trade Bank, Afreximbank, and Nicholas Higgs, BDB’s managing director.
By Ndamu Sandu Nov. 1, 2023

Zim eyes US$20m deals at IATF2023 …As biennial trade fair begins

IATF2023 is jointly organised by Afreximbank in collaboration with Egypt, the African Union Commission, and the AfCFTA Secretariat to boost intra-African trade.
By Ndamu Sandu Nov. 9, 2023

Boost for Zim exporters as CABS secures US$40m Afreximbank facility

The trade finance line of credit facility was signed Friday on the sidelines of the Intra-African Trade Fair underway in Cairo, Egypt.
By Ndamu Sandu Nov. 10, 2023

Zim charms Egyptian investors... as tycoon eyes fertiliser sector

The renowned chemical engineer said Zimbabwe was giving "good facilities" to investors.
By Ndamu Sandu Nov. 12, 2023

Afreximbank ropes in Zim in US$2bn agric plan

Monday’s agreement was signed by ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms and the governments of Chad, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Egypt.
By Ndamu Sandu Nov. 15, 2023

Delistings, cash calls dominate 2023

When the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) debuted in 2020, there were concerns that its incentives would see listed companies abandoning ZSE in favour of the dollar-only bourse.
By Ndamu Sandu Dec. 28, 2023

The numbers that shaped 2023

NewDay Business distils some of the key numbers that shaped 2023.
By Ndamu Sandu Dec. 29, 2023

What to watch out for in 2024

Zimbabwe will begin collecting the domestic minimum top-up tax (DMTT) with effect from January 1, 2024.
By Ndamu Sandu Jan. 1, 2024

Feature: Inside Mangudya’s troubled decade at RBZ

Mangudya told a parliamentary portfolio committee that without Zamco, the economy would have collapsed.
By Ndamu Sandu Apr. 5, 2024

Fresh push to deepen Africa, Caribbean ties

Oramah said a lot has happened in two years with 11 out of the 15 CARICOM states having signed the Afreximbank partnership agreement.
By Ndamu Sandu Apr. 14, 2024

More opportunities for Zim firms as IATF plans bigger, better fair

The decline in intra-African trade, Obasanjo said, does not support the development and socioeconomic condition of the continent.
By Ndamu Sandu Apr. 16, 2024

Fresh calls for united Africa to weather global shocks

He said the global economy today is characterised by "intensification of nationalism" and a shift from the rules-based multilateral trading system.
By Ndamu Sandu Jun. 12, 2024

CBZ gets US$80m shot in the arm from Afreximbank to boost exports

The deal comes as a welcome relief for Zimbabwean traders, who have grappled with limited access to US dollars,
By Ndamu Sandu Jun. 13, 2024

Intra-Africa trade up despite weak global demand: Afreximbank

According to the Trade and Economic Outlook Report 2024 released by pan African bank, Afreximbank,  the growth in the value of intra-African trade was from US$185,1 billion in 2022.
By Ndamu Sandu Jun. 14, 2024

ATIDI in fresh call for member States to honour obligations 

Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, ATIDI provides trade credit and political risk insurance to companies, investors and lenders interested in doing business in Africa. 
By Ndamu Sandu Jun. 27, 2024

ATIDI eyes US$1 billion capital to cover more risks

Zimbabwe is among the 24 countries that are shareholders of ATIDI after joining the Nairobi-headquartered institution in 2016. 
By Ndamu Sandu Jul. 1, 2024

Japan in fresh push to cement African ties

A Japanese Foreign Ministry official told journalists in an online meeting on Tuesday that his country sees Africa as an equal partner.
By Ndamu Sandu Aug. 24, 2024

Expert rallies African countries to ratify convention on cyber security

 Data shows that Africa is a small player in the global data centre game, accounting for 1%.
By Ndamu Sandu Nov. 26, 2024

AU agency urges partnerships to fix Africa’s infrastructure

Bekele-Thomas said innovative financing mechanisms, such as blended finance and risk guarantees, were critical to mobilising the resources needed to close the funding gap.
By Ndamu Sandu Nov. 26, 2024