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Volkswagen to Cut 19,000 Jobs by End of Year as German Cost-Cutting Drive Accelerates

Dangote Refinery Eyes $39.1bn Valuation with $1bn Private Placement Move

World Bank Downgrades Nigeria’s Growth Outlook Despite Oil Price Rally

Google Invests $50 Million to Train 300,000 Workers for America

Shakira and Burna Boy Perform FIFA World Cup 2026 Anthem ‘Dai Dai’ at Opening Ceremony

Teyana Taylor Wins BET Awards 2026 Icon of the Year Honor

Davido Honors Abducted Oyo Pupils and Teachers at FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert

Tony Elumelu Takes the Helm at Seplat Energy

South African Billionaire Tops Los Angeles Wealth Rankings at $8.4B

Tamunosoye Karibi-George Wins Miss World Nigeria 2026

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has opened a private placement that values the project at $39.1bn, setting the stage for a new expansion wave in Nigeria’s energy sector.

Dangote Refinery Eyes $39.1bn Valuation with $1bn Private Placement Move

Published by ttybrandafrica June 12, 2026

Nigeria’s economy is projected to grow by 4.1% in 2026 as structural challenges continue to limit the benefits of higher crude oil prices, according to the latest World Bank report.

World Bank Downgrades Nigeria’s Growth Outlook Despite Oil Price Rally

Published by ttybrandafrica June 12, 2026

Davido wearing custom FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert jacket honoring abducted pupils and teachers from Oyo State Nigeria.

Davido Honors Abducted Oyo Pupils and Teachers at FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert

Published by ttybrandafrica June 11, 2026

Tony Elumelu elected incoming Chairman of Seplat Energy Plc effective January 2027.

Tony Elumelu Takes the Helm at Seplat Energy

Published by ttybrandafrica June 11, 2026

Meet the 10 SA Innovators Powering Africa’s Clean Future

Meet the 10 South African Innovators Powering Africa’s Clean Future

Zimbabwe Entrepreneur Launches $1bn Agriculture Programme to Transform Smallholder Farmers

African Entrepreneurs Show Why Global Brands Start at Home

Entrepreneurship in 2026: Coach Don Markland Unveils the Practice and Mindset for Modern Founders

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AfDB Becomes Major ATIDI Shareholder in $125M Deal to Unlock Africa’s $4 Trillion Capital Push

AfDB’s $125M Move Could Reshape Africa’s Investment Future

President Paul Kagame and French President Emmanuel Macron unveil a memorial in Paris honoring victims of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi.

Kagame Says Truth Is ‘More Valuable Than an Apology’ as Macron Faces France’s Rwanda Genocide Legacy

Mohammed Dewji Takes on Coca-Cola and Pepsi With $50 Million Soft Drinks Plant in Kenya

Mohammed Dewji’s $50-million-kenya-soft-drinks-plant-mo-cola

Aliko Dangote meets executives from Norges Bank Investment Management over Africa investment opportunities.

World’s Largest Sovereign Wealth Fund Targets Dangote Group Partnership for Africa Investments

Aliko Dangote Opens Up on Building Dangote Refinery Amid Oil Mafia Resistance, COVID and 67,000 Workers

Aliko Dangote Reveals the 13-Year Battle Behind Africa’s Largest Refinery

Power infrastructure development project in the Democratic Republic of Congo

A-ONE PACIFIC Investments Drives $350M Power Deals

Benjamin Fernandes, founder and CEO of NALA, celebrates the fintech company’s new $50 million financing facility aimed at expanding stablecoin-powered payments and global operations.

NALA Secures $50 Million Funding to Accelerate Stablecoin Payments and Global Expansion Across Africa

OPay Leads Africa’s Fintech Future at BusinessDay Fintech Summit 2026 in Lagos

Udi Mokady speaking on innovation and the future of Israeli high-tech

CyberArk Founder Udi Mokady Reveals Future of Israeli High-Tech, Innovation, and Global Startup Growth

How Raphael Obodugo Bootstrapped a Fintech to 360K Users and $6.7K MRR Without Funding

Moniepoint Acquires Orda to Target Africa’s $50bn Restaurant Market

President John Dramani Mahama speaking about Africa’s trade connectivity challenges and the need for stronger regional infrastructure.

Shipping to Europe Easier Than Trading Across Africa–President John Mahama

Skyline view of Kigali city showing modern infrastructure, clean roads, and expanding business districts in Rwanda.

How Rwanda Built One of the Most Powerful Football Marketing Strategies in the World

Tanzania Moves to Reclaim Mohammed Dewji’s Idle Tea Estates as Government Weighs Farmer Takeover

Tanzania Targets Mohammed Dewji’s Idle Tea Estates in Major Agriculture Shake-Up

Nigerian farmers working on farmland as agritech startups struggle to solve real farming problems in Nigeria.

Why 90% of Nigerian Agritech Startups Fail Despite Millions in Funding

MTN Tower Deal to Add R2 Billion Profit as IHS Acquisition Reshapes Africa Telecom Market in 2025

MTN Set for R2 Billion Profit Boost From Landmark IHS Towers Deal

Kholo Capital & Tensai Back R275 Million Isambane Mining Buyout in South Africa

Ovaltine Opens £24M Lagos Factory, Creates Jobs and Boosts West Africa Exports

Shakira and Burna Boy Perform FIFA World Cup 2026 Anthem ‘Dai Dai’ at Opening Ceremony

Shakira and Burna Boy Perform FIFA World Cup 2026 Anthem ‘Dai Dai’ at Opening Ceremony

Tamunosoye Karibi-George celebrates after winning the Miss World Nigeria 2026 crown at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos.

Tamunosoye Karibi-George Wins Miss World Nigeria 2026

Davido, Tyla And Rema To Headline 2026 FIFA World Cup Celebrations As Africa Takes Center Stage

Davido, Tyla, Rema And Ghetto Kids To Perform At The 2026 FIFA World Cup

South Africa is forecast to harvest a record 17.064 million tonnes of maize, creating a significant export surplus for African markets.

South Africa’s Record Maize Harvest Sparks Export Boom Across Africa

Africa’s Tourism Economy Could Become a Multi-Billion-Dollar Job Engine, Says IFC’s Ethiopis Tafara

Africa’s Untapped Tourism Economy Could Drive the Continent’s Next Growth Wave

African financial district skyline symbolising Africa’s growing push to retain trillions in domestic capital for infrastructure and economic development.

Africa’s $4 Trillion Capital Crisis: Why African Money Funds the West While Africa Pays Higher Debt Costs

The 2025 RED Index reveals only Morocco, Egypt, South Africa, and Mauritius are structurally ready for large-scale industrialization in Africa, while Nigeria and others lag behind due to deep economic constraints.

Africa Industrial Future: Only 4 Countries Set to Dominate Manufacturing Growth

Ray Langa shares insights on why Africa’s markets offer lessons for the world economy.

The Blueprint Was Always Here: Ray Langa Says Global Markets Must Learn From Africa

AfDB President Sidi Ould Tah speaking during the 2026 African Economic Outlook presentation

12 of World’s 20 Fastest-Growing Economies Are in Africa

South African Rand Volatility 2026: What R100 Buys Around the World as Living Costs Rise

What R100 Buys Around the World in 2026

Namibia MSME Growth: Why Strategic Adaptability and Finance Are Key to Business Survival

Namibia MSMEs Face High Failure Rates as Study Reveals Key Growth Drivers

Bill Gates speaking about productivity and innovation in business

Bill Gates Explains Why “Lazy People” Drive Innovation and Cut Costs in Business

Top 7 Business Strategies Every African Entrepreneur Must Follow

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If You’re Building a Brand in Africa, Read This Before You Launch

Volkswagen confirms major restructuring plan with 19,000 job cuts by year-end as CEO Oliver Blume pushes aggressive cost reductions across German operations.

Volkswagen to Cut 19,000 Jobs by End of Year as German Cost-Cutting Drive Accelerates

Google CEO Sundar Pichai announces a $50 million workforce development initiative to train 300,000 American workers for skilled trade careers.

Google Invests $50 Million to Train 300,000 Workers for America

Google Signs $920 Million-Per-Month AI Infrastructure Deal With SpaceX Ahead of Historic IPO

Google Commits $920M Monthly to SpaceX in One of the Largest AI Infrastructure

Malaika Uwamahoro performing at the Africa CEO Forum 2026 opening ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda.

Malaika Uwamahoro Ignites Africa CEO Forum 2026 in Kigali With Bold Message on Africa’s Story

Leaders gather at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi discussing trade, investment and Africa’s future role in the global economy.

Africa Forward Summit Nairobi Signals New Era for Africa Growth, Trade and Global Power

Wingu Africa introduces WCX cloud exchange platform in Tanzania to support digital transformation and cloud adoption.

Wingu Africa Launches WCX in Tanzania to Accelerate Cloud Computing Growth

Luanda skyline showcasing Angola’s rapid urban and economic transformation ahead of the 2026 investment summit

Angola Investment Summit 2026: Why Global Investors Are Targeting Luanda as Africa’s Next Growth Hub

Niger and Mali Accuse Neighbours of Sponsoring Terrorism at Senegal Security Forum Amid ECOWAS Rift

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