Southern Africa Stories

Macroeconomic stabilisation takes hold in Southern Africa, but structural transformation remains elusive, ECA report finds
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Macroeconomic stabilisation takes hold in Southern Africa, but structural transformation remains elusive, ECA…
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Eastern Africa remains one of the world's fastest-growing regions despite rising global uncertainty, ECA says
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Eastern Africa remains one of the world's fastest-growing regions despite rising global uncertainty, ECA…
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ECA supports Namibia in bridging the trade information gap to empower exporters, importers and producers
Monday, November 9, 2026
ECA supports Namibia in bridging the trade information gap to empower exporters, importers and producers
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Namibia to Host a High-Level Regional Forum on Trade, Investment and Connectivity in Eastern and Southern Africa
Monday, November 9, 2026
Namibia to Host a High-Level Regional Forum on Trade, Investment and Connectivity in Eastern and Southern Afri…
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ECA and Botswana strengthen partnership to advance health financing reforms and economic transformation
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
ECA and Botswana strengthen partnership to advance health financing reforms and economic transformation
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Mnangagwa calls for removal of trade barriers to unlock COMESA's US$1.23 trillion market
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Mnangagwa calls for removal of trade barriers to unlock COMESA's US$1.23 trillion market
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Circular economy key to accelerating Africa’s industrial transformation, says ECA
Monday, October 19, 2026
Circular economy key to accelerating Africa’s industrial transformation, says ECA
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Government of Mozambique, ECA, UNCTAD and the private sector unite to advance green industrialisation in Southern Africa
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Government of Mozambique and partners unite to advance green industrialisation in Southern Africa
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Eswatini validates joint procurement framework to unlock value in its leather sector
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Eswatini validates joint procurement framework to unlock value in its leather sector
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Lesotho strengthens market access for MSMEs through business to business seminar and market linkages initiative
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Lesotho strengthens market access for MSMEs through business to business seminar and market linkages initiativ…
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Lesotho MSMEs equipped to turn AfCFTA market opportunities into sustainable trade
Monday, September 28, 2026
Lesotho MSMEs equipped to turn AfCFTA market opportunities into sustainable trade
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Malawi calls for green industrialisation to drive inclusive economic transformation
Monday, September 7, 2026
Malawi calls for green industrialisation to drive inclusive economic transformation
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Zimbabwe, UN and ECA call for accelerated green industrialisation to drive inclusive and resilient economic transformation
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Zimbabwe, UN and ECA call for accelerated green industrialisation to drive inclusive and resilient economic tr…
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Zambia and Southern Africa urged to accelerate green industrialisation and build regional value chains
Monday, August 31, 2026
Zambia and Southern Africa urged to accelerate green industrialisation and build regional value chains
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Lesotho moves to unlock diaspora investment potential through new practical remittances–investment framework
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Lesotho moves to unlock diaspora investment potential through new practical remittances–investment framework
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ECA Calls for a Stronger, Competitive and Regionally Aligned Local Content Strategy in Zambia to Drive Industrial Transformation
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
ECA calls for a stronger, competitive and regionally aligned local content strategy in Zambia to drive industr…
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COMESA and ECA convene second consultative workshop on regional sustainable tourism framework
Monday, August 17, 2026
COMESA and ECA convene second consultative workshop on regional sustainable tourism framework
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How responsible mining will support SADC industrialisation
Monday, August 10, 2026
How responsible mining will support SADC industrialisation
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South African stakeholders review and validate recommendations towards accelerating green industrialization in Southern Africa
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
South African stakeholders review and validate recommendations towards accelerating green industrialization in…
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Mauritius launches national fintech strategy to accelerate digital finance transformation
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Mauritius launches national fintech strategy to accelerate digital finance transformation
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