Southern Africa Stories

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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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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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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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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Angola validates AfCFTA strategy to leverage market access opportunities
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Angola validates AfCFTA strategy to leverage market access opportunities
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ECA urges Southern Africa to build resilience as Middle East crisis exposes structural economic vulnerabilities
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
ECA urges Southern Africa to build resilience as Middle East crisis exposes structural economic vulnerabilitie…
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SADC launches landmark initiative to build sustainable energy transition mineral value chains
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
SADC launches landmark initiative to build sustainable energy transition mineral value chains
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Mauritius and partners drive green, circular value chains under AfCFTA for regional growth
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Mauritius and partners drive green, circular value chains under AfCFTA for regional growth
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ECA convenes leaders and youth entrepreneurs to unlock regional value chains ahead of the Africa Development Impact Forum
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
ECA convenes leaders and youth entrepreneurs to unlock regional value chains ahead of the Africa Development I…
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