Strait of Hormuz Disrupts Africa’S Economy
Africa-Press - Botswana. The repercussions of disruptions in global supply chains and the closure of vital maritime corridors, alongside rising security and...
China-Africa Trade Hits Record High
Africa-Press - Botswana. China announced that its trade with Africa reached a record level in the first half of 2026, attributing this...
ECOWAS Plans Single Currency by 2027
Africa-Press - Botswana. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to launching its unified currency "ECO" by...
Africa Owes IMF $38.6 Billion
Africa-Press - Botswana. The total debt of African countries to the International Monetary Fund amounts to $38.6 billion, representing 31.5% of total...
Standard Chartered Sale Process Continues
Africa-Press - Botswana. Standard Chartered Bank Botswana says it will continue operating with the same focus on clients, employees and stakeholders as it progresses...
Global Recognition of African Leadership in Finance
Africa-Press - Botswana. Across Africa, a new generation of business leaders is demonstrating that innovation knows no borders. That spirit was evident at the...
New EU Deal Deepens Africa Consumer Markets
Africa-Press - Botswana. The European Union is nearing the conclusion of its first enhanced economic partnership agreement with four African countries: Comoros,...
Iran War Strains African Airlines
Africa-Press - Botswana. The African Airlines Association has warned that the American-Israeli war on Iran has led to rising fuel prices and...
China Turns to African Oil after Iran Ban
Africa-Press - Botswana. The petrochemical company Hengli, one of the largest independent refining companies in China, has begun shifting towards purchasing oil...
East Africa Budgets Face War and Debt Pressure
Africa-Press - Botswana. The governments of Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania have presented their budgets for the fiscal year 2026-2027 amid increasing economic...