France targets bigger Africa investment as Nairobi summit looms
FRANCE has pledged to ramp up investment in Africa, where its capital commitments reached €52 billion (US$61 billion) in 2024,
By Tinashe Kairiza
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Afreximbank assets surge to US$48,5bn amid strong earnings growth
AFRICAN Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) grew its total assets and contingencies to US$48,5 billion in 2025
By Mthandazo Nyoni
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Private capital isn’t the problem — poor project structure is
Industrial expansion, mining growth, urbanisation and energy security imperatives are driving a substantial pipeline of renewable energy projects.
By Sam Matsekete
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Scramble for energy control and dominance
Furthermore, future pathways like small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) and geothermal energy offer long-term grid stability and diversification.
By Edzai Kachirekwa
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AU body questions Mnangagwa term extension bid
The controversy centres on Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, which proposes extending Mnangagwa’s current term by two years.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Apr. 5, 2026
The China-Pakistan Five-Point Initiative: A rational peace blueprint and a critical call for Africa’s action
Both Europe and Japan have been hard-hit by the crisis’ economic fallout, from soaring energy prices to disrupted trade routes.
By Saxon Zvina
Apr. 4, 2026
Mthuli eyes bridge financing to pay Zim’s debt
The debt comprises external debt owed to multilateral financial institutions, including the World Bank and the African Development Bank (AfDB), among others.
By Brent Shamu
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Zulu lithium project nears milestone
The funding, raised through a new share issue, is earmarked for the final stages of installation and the critical commissioning phase of the Xinhai flotation plant.
By Business Reporter
Apr. 2, 2026
‘Pfeka African’ brand weaves heritage into modern identity
Pfeka African said the project emerged from a multidisciplinary collaboration spanning fashion, film, performance and sound.
By Khumbulani Muleya
Apr. 2, 2026
