Business Africa

The Next Competitive Advantage Isn’t More Features. It’s Less Friction.

Product teams spend a significant amount of time deciding...

World News

Democrats Sweep US Midterms as Voters Deliver Verdict on Economy and Trump Administration

The Democratic Party has secured control of both chambers...

Finance

Crop Trader Olam to Invest Additional $400 Million in Africa as Diets Shift

Olam Agri is planning to invest approximately $400 million...

Technology News

Google Commits $15 Billion to Malaysia Data Centre and Digital Infrastructure Expansion

Google, the technology subsidiary of Alphabet, has announced plans...

Business Africa

South Africa’s Grindrod to Begin Coal Haulage on Transnet Rail in 2027

South African logistics group Grindrod is preparing to begin...

Business Africa

Standard Bank and Java Capital Launch Platform to Unlock Real Estate and Infrastructure Funding

Standard Bank and Java Capital have formed a strategic partnership to create an integrated advisory, capital raising, financing and co investment platform targeting South...

Business Africa

Nigeria’s Petrol Import Bill Surges to N952 Billion Despite Growing Local Refining Capacity

Nigeria’s petrol import bill surged almost elevenfold to N952.15 billion in the second quarter of 2026, highlighting the continued role of imported fuel in...

Business Africa

Denmark and Greece Back Morocco’s Western Sahara Autonomy Plan in Diplomatic Boost for Rabat

Denmark and Greece have strengthened Morocco’s diplomatic position over Western Sahara after both European countries formally reaffirmed support for Rabat’s autonomy proposal as a...

Entertainment News

Burna Boy and Shakira’s Dai Dai Hits One Billion YouTube Views

Burna Boy and Shakira have reached another major global milestone after their 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem, “Dai Dai,” surpassed one billion views on...

Business Africa

Turkey Moves to Sign Deal with Russia to Boost Fertilizer Trade

Turkey is preparing to deepen its fertilizer trade with Russia as both countries seek to strengthen agricultural supply chains amid heightened geopolitical and market...

Finance

Abu Dhabi Finance Hub Adds 4,688 Professionals as Global Capital Inflows Accelerate

Abu Dhabi Global Market has added 4,688 professionals to its workforce in the first half of 2026, taking total employment across its Al Maryah...

Business Africa

Uganda Enters Global Oil Trade With Pearl Sweet as First Exports Near

Uganda is moving toward becoming the world’s newest oil exporting country as it prepares to launch its first commercial crude shipments under the newly...

Business Africa

US Backs Côte d’Ivoire With $170 Million Digital Infrastructure Push and National Data Center

The United States is backing Côte d’Ivoire’s digital transformation with up to $170 million in Export Import Bank of the United States financing guarantees...

Business Africa

US Buyers Embrace Congolese Copper as Record Shipments Reshape African Mineral Trade

United States industrial buyers are increasingly turning to copper from the Democratic Republic of Congo, driving record shipments from the African producer as manufacturers...

Business Africa

Alastair Long Returns to Lead UK Trade and Investment Drive Across Africa

The United Kingdom has appointed Alastair Long as His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Africa, placing an experienced diplomat and trade official at the centre...

Business Africa