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Upward trajectory: Kenyan president William Ruto and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during Ruto’s state visit to South Africa. South Africa’s exports to Kenya grew by 18.9%
compared with 93.3% for imports. Photo: GCIS

SA integrating well in African commerce

Under Ramaphosa, the country’s trade with other regional powers on the continent is growing — but unevenness must be addressed

China’s push praised and censured in Mauritius

Sitting under a pair of mango trees and sipping coconut water, Toolsy Poorun (87) says he thought he would live in Terre Rouge forever. But then Chinese investment came to this…

Africa blocs plan trade regime harmonisation

Three African trade blocs plan to harmonise trade policies so Africa can compete more effectively on world markets. Erastus Mwencha, secretary general of the Common Market for…

Zimbabwe invites 47 teams to observe election

Zimbabwe has invited 47 regional and sub-regional organisations as well as countries from Africa, Asia, the Americas and one European country — Russia — to observe this month’s…

Malawi caught between Comesa and SADC

Malawi finally has to face up to the dilemma of choosing between being a member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) or to stick with the Common Market for…

Kenyans on edge for result of tight election

Kenyans waited for the result of their closest-ever presidential election on Sunday, fearing more unrest after a chaotic vote count marred by widespread ethnic violence over…

Rwanda no longer joining SADC, president says

Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame said on Wednesday that his country was no longer interested in joining the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in order to avoid…