đź”’ FT: US joins African battle with China – builds railway linking Copper Belt to Angolan ports
Washington’s support for a minerals train connecting the DRC to the Atlantic illustrates its desire to compete with China
Africa
Africa is home to seven of the 10 fastest growing economies globally. This section of Biznews targets existing and potential investors into the African continent. Editors curate the most important news about African business, infrastructure development and investment, including emerging market essentials, trade and development, economic insights, SADC, ECOWAS and EAC region reports.
Onne Vegter: Mpox hysteria is overblown and hurting SA tourism
Misplaced fear over the mpox outbreak in the DRC is causing a decline in African tourism
Ramaphosa says Mpox crisis in Africa is a chance to redress mistakes
Ramaphosa urged equitable access to vaccines and therapeutics
The high human cost of DRC’s war for riches
In the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, fears of a large-scale massacre grow
All about Zimbabwe’s latest shot at a stable currency: The gold-backed ZiG
Zimbabwe’s introduction of the ZiG aims to stabilize its economy after years of hyperinflation.
Cathy Buckle: Zimbabwean team rescues a young elephant from deadly snare
Their successful intervention highlights the crucial support needed for wildlife conservation efforts
Africa is heading toward another Great War, and SA is vulnerable: Justice Malala
Tensions between the DRC and Rwanda have escalated
Images of unspeakable horror from the DRC
The Democratic Republic of Congo has witnessed horrific massacres
Tragic irony: As SADC summit nears, Zimbabwe faces a crisis – Cathy Buckle
Cathy Buckle reflects on the beauty and struggles of Zimbabwe.
đź”’ Namibia prepares to become global hotspot as oil boom ignites economic transformation
Namibia’s Walvis Bay port is buzzing with activity