AllAfrica News: Investment

[Bird Story Agency] Guinean textile entrepreneur Mariama Camara is moving from promoting African textiles globally to building the institutions behind the industry. Through the Institute of African Textiles, she is pushing for greater ownership, protection and commercial value for the knowledge held by African makers.

[Namibian] State House, Windhoek, 8 October 2026.

[New Era] Namibia and Zimbabwe have stepped up efforts to increase trade and investment between the two countries, with government and business leaders calling for stronger commercial partnerships to match their long-standing political ties.

[New Era] The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) has joined the 2026 World Investor Week campaign to educate the public about investment scams and help people make informed financial decisions.

[Nile Post] The acting Minister of Education and Sports Dr. Chrysestom Muyingo has called for greater investment in education, skills, research, innovation and entrepreneurship, saying Uganda's youthful population will only become a demographic dividend if the country equips young people to participate meaningfully in the economy.