Uganda Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja on Where the Next Wave of Investment Will Come From
World Business Journal talks to Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, Prime Minister of Uganda and Leader of Government Business in Parliament, about turning Uganda’s $500...
LuSE Signs Africoin and AFRINEX MoUs to Advance Tokenisation and Regional Capital Access
The Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) is advancing its capital-market development on two fronts, with new partnerships focused on tokenisation and blockchain-based infrastructure, alongside stronger regional market connectivity.
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Zambia cuts key interest rate to 10.75% as inflation eases
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has cut its benchmark Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 250 basis points to 10.75% from 13.25%, marking a substantial easing of monetary policy as inflation...
Canada moves to unlock $1 trillion in new investment
Canada is moving to make investment a central pillar of its economic strategy, combining tax changes, faster project approvals and new infrastructure initiatives as Prime Minister Mark Carney targets $1 trillion...
Romania secures €630 million EIB financing for Brașov-Sighișoara railway upgrade
Romania is moving ahead with a major investment in its rail network after the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed a €630 million financing agreement for the modernisation of the Brașov–Sighișoara...
Global FDI rebounds to $1.6 trillion, but investment remains concentrated
Global foreign direct investment returned to growth in 2025, reaching $1.6 trillion after two consecutive years of decline. But the recovery was far from evenly distributed, with developed economies and...
Saudi PIF Creates New Company to Develop 20-Sq-Km Gulf Coast Destination
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has launched Gulf Coast Development Company, a new firm that will develop a tourism and residential destination in Al-Khafji on the Arabian Gulf...
Argentina’s LNG Expansion Takes a US$51 Billion Step Forward
Argentina’s plans to build a large-scale LNG export industry have moved into a new stage, with the Argentina LNG project applying for inclusion in the country’s Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI)...
Zambia Wins Bid to Host AviaDev Africa 2027 Amid Push for Greater Air Connectivity
LUSAKA – Zambia has secured the rights to host AviaDev Africa 2027, a major aviation route development conference, as the country seeks to attract new international...
UK and Japan Strengthen Strategic Ties Through Investment, Technology and Defence Agreements
The United Kingdom and Japan have unveiled a package of economic, technology and defence agreements aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation and supporting long-term growth, following talks between Prime...
