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Zimbabwe Courts India’s UPI

Zimbabwe is in talks with India’s NIPL to adopt UPI-based payments, potentially cutting transaction costs and improving digital transfers across the country….reports Africa daily News Desk Zimbabwe is in talks with NPCI

October 12, 2026

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Beyond the Summit: Why BRICS Businesses Need Better Intelligence, Not Bigger Declarations

BRICS is gaining economic weight, but business confidence hinges on distinguishing diplomatic ambition from commercial reality, writes Ishan Jasuja, Founder & Director, Geoeconomic Strategy Unit BRICS is becoming too economically important for

October 7, 2026

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China’s Africa mineral rush faces rights scrutiny

Africa’s critical minerals boom is drawing Chinese investment and growing scrutiny as communities raise concerns over alleged rights abuses, pollution and weak safeguards…reports Africa Daily News Desk Chinese-linked mining projects across Africa

October 2, 2026

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Global South demands financial reset

Leaders from Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific want financing to reflect climate vulnerability as well as income, while calling for easier access to development funds….reports Africa Daily News Desk Developing countries

September 27, 2026

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UN Urged to Prevent Crises, Not Count the Dead

Leaders from Asia, Africa, Europe and the Caribbean have called for a stronger focus on diplomacy and conflict prevention, warning that the UN must do more than respond …reports Asian Lite News

September 27, 2026

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Africa’s China Trade Test

China’s tariff-free access opens a vast market for Africa, but governments face pressure to move beyond raw commodities and build higher-value industries, reports Africa Daily News Desk China’s decision to remove tariffs

September 18, 2026

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Zero Tariffs Won’t Fix Africa-China Trade Imbalance

China’s zero-tariff policy is expected to boost African exports, but analysts say greater market access alone may not address the continent’s trade imbalance….reports Africa Daily News Desk China’s decision to provide zero-tariff

September 17, 2026

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Africa Sees India Investment Top $75 Billion

Business leaders say the growing partnership is creating fresh opportunities across key sectors including infrastructure, healthcare, fintech and renewable energy….reports Asian Lite News Desk India’s growing economic engagement with Africa has reached

July 31, 2026

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South Africa’s Chad le Clos Becomes Commonwealth Games’ Most Decorated Male Athlete

South African swimming star Chad le Clos became the most decorated male athlete in Commonwealth Games history after winning his 19th medal in Glasgow. …reports Africa Daily News Desk South African swimming

July 27, 2026

AFRICA NEWS·Sport·Sports

Deadly Heat to Hit Poorest Nations Hardest, Warns Report

A new Climate Impact Lab report warns climate change could cause 430,000 additional deaths a year by 2050, with the worst impact on poorer nations lacking electricity for cooling…reports Asian Lite News

July 27, 2026

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