Africa
Namibia's Annual Inflation Drops to 4.8 Percent in April
TEHRAN (ANA)- Namibia's annual inflation rate for April dropped to 4.8 percent from 6.1 percent in April 2023, according to Namibia Consumer Price Index statistics.
South Africa's Manufacturing Output Contracts in Q1
TEHRAN (ANA)- South Africa's manufacturing production, one of the country's pillar industries, contracted in the first quarter (Q1) of this year, dragged down by the production of motor vehicles, iron and steel, as well as related products, official data showed.
Tunisia's Foreign Investments Up 18 Percent in Q1
TEHRAN (ANA)- The foreign investments in Tunisia reached 517.4 million Tunisian dinars (165 million U.S. dollars) in the first quarter of 2024, up by 18 percent compared to the same period last year, the Tunisian Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (FIPA) announced.
Angola's Installed Electricity Capacity Reaches 6,200 MW in 2023
TEHRAN (ANA)- Angola's Secretary of State for Energy Arlindo Bota Carlos announced that the country's installed electricity production capacity reached 6,200 megawatts (MW) in 2023, marking an increase of over 150 percent from the 2,400 MW recorded in 2015.
UNICEF Urges More Child-Centered Climate Investments in Zimbabwe amid Drought
TEHRAN (ANA)- The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has called for an increase in child-centered climate investments to reduce the risk of shocks caused by climate change on children in the country.
Ethiopia-Djibouti Railway Transports 9.5 Million Tons Cargo
TEHRAN (ANA)- The Chinese-built Ethiopia-Djibouti railway has transported 680,000 passengers and 9.5 million tons of cargo with an average annual transportation revenue increase of 39 percent over the past six years, official data showed.
Angola's GDP Up 0.9 Percent in 2023
TEHRAN (ANA)- Angola's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.9 percent in 2023 amid pressures of currency devaluation and inflation, a report by the National Bank of Angola (BNA) showed.
Tunisia Calls for More Investments in Economic Zones
TEHRAN (ANA)- Tunisian Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani urged Tunisian and foreign economic operators to invest in economic zones to boost the country's economic growth and sustainable development, the Tunis Afrique Presse reported.
Zimbabwe Seeks to Attract More Foreign Investment
TEHRAN (ANA)- Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment to boosting foreign investment, following the recent partial lifting of United States sanctions on the country.
Africa Urged to Reduce Poverty with Scientific, Technological Innovation
TEHRAN (ANA)- Africa's share of global poor people has increased significantly, with one reason being low scientific and technological progress across the continent, a senior official of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) said.
