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Shelter Afrique Set to Transform into Dynamic Development Bank at 43rd Annual…
Shelter Afrique Development Bank is set to undergo a significant transformation during its 43rd Annual General!-->…
Global unemployment declines, says ILO
The International Labour Organization (ILO) predicts a small decline in global unemployment for 2024, reaching!-->…
Nigeria Overtakes South Africa as Indonesia’s Top African Investment…
Nigeria has become Indonesia's top investment destination in Africa, surpassing South Africa, with a trade balance!-->…
Uganda in Talks with Chinese Firm for $180m Power Transmission Line to South Sudan
Uganda is in discussions with Chinese company Sinohydro Corporation Limited for the development of a $180 million!-->…
South Africa’s MTN service revenue falls, lowers capex target
MTN Group, Africa's largest telecommunications operator, has disclosed an 18.8% decline in its first-quarter!-->…
Uganda Named Top Investment Destination in Africa, Wins Award at Abu Dhabi…
At the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) in Abu Dhabi, Uganda was awarded the top investment destination in Africa,!-->…
AU Calls for $15 Billion Investment to Boost Local Fertilizer Manufacturing
The African Union (AU) has highlighted the need for a $15 billion private sector investment to enhance local!-->…
Aliko Dangote Foundation and WEF Announce 2024 Young Global Leaders Fellows
The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) and the World Economic Forum (WEF) have unveiled the gifted individuals!-->…
ECOWAS Agrees to Establish $2.4 Billion Counter-Terrorism Force
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced plans to establish a standby!-->…
FBNBank Ghana changes to FirstBank Ghana to align with group identity
FBNBank Ghana has announced its name change to FirstBank Ghana, aligning with the identity, values, and vision of!-->…
GoSolr to enhance solar-generation capacity in South Africa
GoSolr, a South African company, plans to increase its solar-generation capacity to 500 megawatts in the next four!-->…
DRC President praises Russia and China for transparent partnerships
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi has lauded Russia and China for their transparent!-->…
Tanzania, Kenya resolve poultry export dispute- EAC
Tanzania and Kenya have finally resolved a trade dispute regarding the export of poultry and poultry products!-->…
ECOWAS warns West African countries against being proxy frontiers of foreign…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Council of the Wise, chaired by former Nigerian president!-->…
Huawei unveils vision for tech growth in Africa
Huawei has showcased its latest advancements towards ushering in the intelligent era with the theme "Unleash Data!-->…
Sub-Saharan Africa incomes falling further behind rest of world, says IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has highlighted that incomes in Sub-Saharan Africa are falling further!-->…
Risk sensitive South African rand weakens as geopolitical tensions bite
South Africa's rand experienced volatility in early Friday trading following reports of an Israeli attack on Iran,!-->…
IMF: South Africa needs decisive efforts to cut spending
A senior official from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has highlighted the urgent need for South Africa to!-->…
African airlines lead global air cargo demand growth in Feb. 2024
A new report by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that African airlines experienced!-->…
Gabon launches national dialogue for democratic revitalization
Gabon has embarked on a historic national dialogue led by President Felix Tshisekedi, marking a significant!-->…
South Africa’s producer inflation slows to 4.5%
Statistics South Africa reported that South Africa's producer inflation rate eased to 4.5% year-on-year in!-->…
UAE’s IRH plans bid for stake in Zambia’s Lubambe copper mine
In the fourth quarter of 2023, South Africa experienced a decrease in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows,!-->…
Kenya resolves its oil importation row with Uganda – report
Kenya's Energy Minister, Davis Chirchir, has announced that Kenya will permit Uganda's state oil firm, UNOC!-->…
Southern Africa faces food crisis due to Drought
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has highlighted a dire situation in southern!-->…
Kenyan villagers build sand dams for water security
In Makueni, Kenya, residents of Kasengela village are taking matters into their own hands to secure water sources!-->…
Sudan’s Bashir moved to ‘secure military site’ – lawyer
Former Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir, represented by his lawyer Mohamed al-Hassan al-Amin, has been relocated!-->…
Suspected poachers killed in gunfire with Zimbabwe rangers
In a shootout near the Kazungula border post in Matabeleland North province, Zimbabwe rangers have fatally shot!-->…
Senegal President: “I did nothing wrong”
Senegal's President Macky Sall has defended his decision to attempt to postpone elections, which triggered deadly!-->…
South Africa: boat captain missing, search begins
South African authorities are intensifying efforts to locate missing charter boat captain John Matambu after his!-->…
Gambia: Delay on female genital cutting ban repeal
Lawmakers in Gambia have deferred a decision on the attempted repeal of the 2015 ban on female genital cutting,!-->…