Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, has become the first financial institution on the continent authorised to conduct transactions through China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS). This landmark integration, inaugurated this week at the South African Reserve Bank (SARB),…
Rwanda is leveraging the global stage of the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai to significantly strengthen its trade, investment, and diplomatic ties with China and the wider Asian market. The nation’s participation in the Expo running from…
In a deliberate and strategic move to capture a share of the world’s largest outbound travel market, the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), in partnership with the Uganda Consulate in Guangzhou, China, proudly showcased ‘Destination Uganda’ at the Chinese International Tourism…
Uganda and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance technical exchange and collaboration on dam safety. The partnership was signed on the sidelines of the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD 2025) conference in Chengdu, China, between…
The International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) has elected Dr. Eng. Harrison E. Mutikanga, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL), as Vice President for Africa. Dr. Mutikanga was elected to the position of…
Taking place March 13, 2025, the Invest in African Energies investor forum will explore new opportunities for Chinese companies in Africa The upcoming Invest in African Energies investor forum in Shanghai on March 13, 2025, is set to highlight the…
Uganda’s coffee industry has once again proven its power as a major economic engine. In December 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) reported an impressive surge in coffee export revenues, reaching USD 115.02 million—up from USD…
Highlights: Johannesburg, South Africa – May 24, 2024 – Despite 64% of Africans expressing confidence in the continent, they remain loyal to non-African brands, which have retained their lowly 14% of the most admired brands in Africa, Brand Africa revealed…
The world’s electric car fleet continues to grow strongly, with 2024 sales set to reach 17 million. Despite near-term challenges in some markets, based on today’s policy settings, almost 1 in 3 cars on the roads in China by 2030…