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AU member states adopt Luanda declaration on blue economy

AU member states adopt Luanda Declaration to drive Africa’s blue economy

AfDB backs Biovac vaccine expansion with $15 million loan

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has finalised a loan of up to $15 million to the Biologicals and Vaccines Institute of South Africa (Biovac) to support construction of a multi-vaccine manufacturing facility in Cape Town.

UN debate puts spotlight on critical minerals governance

Critical minerals must support clean energy, development and peace rather than fuel conflict, corruption and unequal extraction, United Nations (UN) Security Council members have warned.

SA Minister welcomes Germany’s support for G20 participation

Lamola welcomes Germany’s support for South Africa’s G20 role

IFC issues record $100 million Tanzanian Shilling bond in London

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, marked the inaugural issuance at the London Stock Exchange.

AfDB backs Morocco battery gigafactory with $117 million loan

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $117 million loan to support the development of Africa’s first integrated electric vehicle battery gigafactory in Morocco.