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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
Cameroonian Elombi appointed Afreximbank president
The Cameroonian takes over from Benedict Oramah, who has completed his two terms in office.
By Ndamu Sandu
Jun. 28, 2025
Japan pledges fresh support to Africa as TICAD 9 begins
The pledge made by Ishiba yesterday comes as the 9th edition of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) begins today in Yokohama.
By Ndamu Sandu
Aug. 20, 2025
From Yokohama with love: Japan woos Africa with mouth-watering pledges
Japan has intensified its push to woo Africa and has concluded over 300 co-operation documents at TICAD 9, more than double those realised at the previous edition.
By Ndamu Sandu
Aug. 21, 2025
Zim eyes US$1bn renewable energy pipeline
The country is getting the bulk of its energy through thermal power stations after climate change has resulted in low water levels at Kariba Dam.
By Ndamu Sandu
Aug. 22, 2025
Zim targets US$50m deals at IATF2025
ZIMBABWE is targeting US$50 million worth of deals at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025)
By Ndamu Sandu
Sep. 4, 2025
Harare wins bid to host IATF headquarters
HARARE has been selected to host the headquarters of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in an ambitious plan by the co-founders to make Africa’s biggest trade fair platform a standalone entity.
By Ndamu Sandu
Sep. 5, 2025
CBZ, Afreximbank unit tie up to boost Zim exports
CBZ Holdings and a unit of Afreximbank, Africa Trade Development Co (ATDC), have combined forces to create a company that will drive the exportation of local agricultural products.
By Ndamu Sandu
Sep. 8, 2025
Afreximbank powers Zesa with US$210m facility
POWER utility Zesa Holdings has secured a US$210 million facility from Afreximbank as it moves to strengthen its infrastructure network and import electricity.
By Ndamu Sandu
Sep. 10, 2025
Boost for SMEs as CBZ secures US$10m Afreximbank facility
CBZ Bank Limited has secured a US$10 million factoring and supply chain finance credit line from Afreximbank for on-lending to the country’s small to medium enterprises (SMEs).
By Ndamu Sandu
Sep. 10, 2025
