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China Opens Duty-Free Market to South Africa Amid US Tariff Pressure

China has agreed to grant duty-free market access to selected South African products under a trade agreement nearing completion, marking a decisive shift in Pretoria’s global trade strategy as pressure mounts from the United States. The South African government confirmed…

Published by ttybrandafrica
February 6, 2026

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Ghana and Zambia Sign Visa-Free Travel Agreement

Ghana and Zambia have reached a historic agreement to abolish visa requirements for each other’s citizens, a move expected to significantly boost regional mobility, trade, and tourism. The visa-free travel deal was confirmed by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel…

Published by ttybrandafrica
February 5, 2026

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Four Mega Trends Set to Drive Nigeria’s Biggest Economic Boom in a Decade by 2026

Nigeria is positioning itself for what could be its strongest economic expansion in more than a decade, as a combination of long-awaited reforms and market-defining developments gather momentum ahead of 2026. From sweeping tax harmonisation and tighter capital requirements for…

Published by ttybrandafrica
January 1, 2026

Business

How Data Quietly Shaped Tanzania’s Economy in 2025, Driving Stability Across Fuel, Banking and Trade

Data rarely made front-page headlines in Tanzania in 2025, but it played a decisive role behind many of the country’s most important economic outcomes. Without ribbon cuttings or public announcements, data steadily informed decisions across fuel pricing, banking, mobile money,…

Published by ttybrandafrica
January 1, 2026

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Ibrahim Traoré Appointed President of the Confederation of Sahel States

Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the leader of Burkina Faso, has been appointed President of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), marking a new phase in the leadership of the regional bloc comprising Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso. The appointment was announced…

Published by ttybrandafrica
December 26, 2025

Africa

Africa Needs $375 Billion to Unlock Natural Gas Potential as Demand Rises

Africa will require an estimated $375 billion over the next decade to fully develop its upstream and midstream natural gas sector, according to new projections presented by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) at the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference in Senegal. With 17 high-impact…

Published by ttybrandafrica
December 9, 2025

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Uganda Secures Seat on UN Industrial Development Board for 2025–2027

Uganda has earned a place on the United Nations Industrial Development Organization’s (UNIDO) Industrial Development Board (IDB), strengthening the country’s voice in shaping global industrial policy for the next three years. The election was confirmed during the 21st UNIDO General…

Published by ttybrandafrica
December 7, 2025

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Cabo Verde Secures €17.7 Million AfDB Funding to Accelerate Public Sector Digitisation and Boost Economic Growth

The African Development Bank Group has approved a €17.71 million loan to drive Cabo Verde’s next phase of digital transformation, reinforcing the island nation’s push toward modern, transparent, and tech-enabled governance. The funding supports Phase II of the E-Governance and…

Published by ttybrandafrica
December 7, 2025