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AfDB issues record-breaking $1 billion 10-year bond as investor demand surges

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has successfully launched its first United States (US)‑Dollar benchmark bond of the year, issuing a $1 billion 10‑year Global Benchmark due January 2036.

Ginger cultivation thrives in Tanzania, Burundi amid growing demand

Residents of Tanzania and Burundi are increasingly turning to ginger farming and trade

Ghana’s cocoa farmers are unpaid, investment in next harvest at risk

Some of Ghana’s farmers have not been paid and investment in the next harvest is at risk

SA province positions itself as Africa gateway at WEF 2026 in Davos

SA Gauteng Province says it is using the WEF in Davos to position itself as a leading investment destination

With refining spin off, Galp focuses on growing upstream in Brazil, Namibia

Portuguese energy firm Galp will focus on growing its upstream business from oilfields in Brazil and Namibia

Botswana’s diamond stockpile swells as gem price slump persists

Diamonds normally contribute around one-third of Botswana’s national revenues.