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Afreximbank chief rebukes financiers over trade fair snub

The continental trade showcase, held in Algiers from September 4, ended on Wednesday after recording unprecedented deal signings and high-level attendance.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Sep. 12, 2025

Afreximbank avails US$2bn facility for African sub-sovereigns

The announcement was made by Afreximbank president Benedict Oramah at the 5th African Sub-Sovereign Governments Network (AfSNET) business engagement in Algeria.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Sep. 7, 2025

Zim wins bid to host IATF headquarters

The new entity, to be established in Harare, will be capitalised with an initial US$28 million seed fund from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank).
By Mthandazo Nyoni Sep. 5, 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

Cafca profitability under threat from increased competition

OGIL is a blanket authorisation that allows for the import of most goods without the need for specific import licences or permits.
By Ruth Maseko Aug. 20, 2025

Afreximbank arranges US$1,35bn in US$4bn Dangote Refinery refinancing deal

The deal marks a significant step in completing Africa’s largest single-train refinery, which is poised to transform regional energy supply and reduce dependence on imported fuel.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Aug. 5, 2025

Addressing customs fraud and associated challenges

A customs system which is good at facilitating the speedy movement of imports and exports, at a reasonable cost, is essential for economic development
By Kevin Tutani Aug. 1, 2025

Zim debt rises by US$640m in Q1 2025

This comes at a time when Zimbabwe’s public debt figures have been challenged by some of its biggest creditors such as the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank).
By Ashton Ndakusiya Aug. 1, 2025

Turning challenges into opportunities

The trade wars and geopolitical tensions have made Africa collateral damage. It finds itself scurrying for a solution, triggered by a crisis it has no interest in.
By Newsday Jun. 27, 2025