World’s largest economy loses ground as Africa’s largest economy records $2.14 billion trade surplus despite 28% drop in exports to the U.S.
A joint quarterly report published by AgriCulture South Africa (AgriSA) and the Agricultural BusinessChamber (Agbiz) shows that overall agricultural exports grew 9.1% year-on-year to $4.12 billion, while imports rose 6.4% to $1.98 billion
World’s second-largest economy boosts trade with Africa’s largest economy to $15 billion as South Africa grows wary of U.S. ties despite 125,000 jobs at stake
Between May and August, South African deliveries to China climbed by nearly 25% to $5.3 billion, bolstered byagricultural shipmentsthat grew by over 35% to almost $500 million
Presidents of the world’s 2nd strongest economy and the highest diamond-producing African nation discuss expanding cooperation
This accord aligns with significant historical milestones for both nations, coinciding with the 60th anniversary of Botswana’s independence and the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China
The world’s hottest AI stock market has gone cold
The Kospi, the world’s best-performing major stock benchmark in the first half of 2026, has since fallen about 24%, making it the worst-performing major market in the second half. It’s still more than 50% higher this year
World’s largest cobalt producer spends billions on diesel. A $300 million project in Congo could save them $1 billion a year
The project comes as persistent power shortages continue to constrain mining expansion, processing and investment in Congo and neighbouring Zambia. is the world’s largest cobalt producer and second-largest copper producer, while Zambia ranks second in Africa for copper production
World’s third-largest gold miner with major assets in Africa faces some challenges over its American gold business
The company, which was set to list its North American gold business by the end of the year, has decided to shift the move to next year
World’s 4th most populous nation and Africa’s most populous nation deepen $3bn trade ties across a market of over 500 million people
Speaking in Abuja at a reception marking Indonesia’s 81st Independence Day, the Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria, Bambang Suharto, shed light on the expanding commercial scale of both developing powers
The 10 highest-ranked African companies on Forbes’ World’s Best Employers 2026 list
The companies are drawn from Forbes’ global ranking rather than a separate Africa-only assessment
Nigeria turns to the world’s second-largest economy to share intelligence on border security and discuss issue of mutual interests
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), the primary administrative body on migration in Nigeria, made the disclosure following its attendance at the Sub-Forum on Migration Management Cooperation in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, China
Dangote set to seal vessel deals with world’s No. 1 shipbuilding country as group targets 1,800 vessel calls a year
The Dangote Group is preparing for a sharp increase in the number of cargo movements it handles annually, with shipments expected to rise from about 300 to as many as 1,800 Devakumar Edwin