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News

Rwanda Drives Continental Strategy to Boost Food Production and Trade

Rwanda is stepping into a powerful leadership role as Africa accelerates a multi-billion dollar push to secure its food systems and strengthen agricultural investment across the continent. The upcoming Africa Food Systems Forum will return to Kigali in September 2026,…

Published by ttybrandafrica
April 5, 2026

Feature

Tanzania CEOs Optimistic About Economic Growth but Warn on AI Readiness and Skills Gap

Tanzania’s corporate leaders project confidence in the country’s economic future, yet they remain cautious about their ability to keep pace with rapid technological change and organisational transformation. Insights from the latest survey by PwC reveal a striking “confidence paradox.” While…

Published by ttybrandafrica
April 3, 2026

Creatives

Diamond Platnumz Sparks Debate Over Lack of Entertainment Arenas in Tanzania

Tanzanian music superstar Diamond Platnumz has reignited conversations around the country’s creative economy after openly questioning the lack of modern entertainment arenas in Tanzania. During a recent interview with Wasafi on March 31, the award-winning artiste challenged authorities to rethink…

Published by ttybrandafrica
April 3, 2026

Industry News

Namibia Urges Brazil to Build Local Factories, Deepen Trade and Industrial Growth

Namibia has stepped up its push for industrial growth, urging Brazilian companies to establish factories and processing plants within its borders. The move signals a clear shift toward value addition as the country looks beyond raw resource exports. During high-level…

Published by ttybrandafrica
April 3, 2026

Business

South Africa Secures $1 Billion Bioethanol Investment to Boost Agriculture, Jobs and Rural Economy

South Africa has secured a landmark $1 billion (R17 billion) investment that is set to reshape its agricultural and energy sectors. The deal, driven by global agribusiness giant UPL, signals renewed investor confidence in the country’s rural economy and infrastructure…

Published by ttybrandafrica
April 3, 2026

News

Ghana Inflation Drops to 3.2% in March 2026, Lowest in Four Years Amid Rising Oil Prices

Ghana’s inflation rate dropped again in March 2026, extending a remarkable disinflation streak and reinforcing confidence in the country’s economic recovery. The latest data shows that inflation eased to 3.2 percent from 3.3 percent in February, marking the fifteenth straight…

Published by ttybrandafrica
April 3, 2026

News

Nigeria Commits N12bn to Digital Economy Research in Nigeria to Boost Innovation and GDP Growth

Nigeria’s push toward a knowledge-driven economy gained fresh momentum as the Federal Government committed N12 billion to digital economy research, signalling a decisive shift from infrastructure-led growth to innovation-focused development. The move strengthens Nigeria’s ambition to compete globally in the…

Published by ttybrandafrica
April 3, 2026

Tech/Innovation

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

In a startup ecosystem where founders often rush toward venture capital, Raphael Prince Obodugo chose a different path. He built quietly, scaled deliberately, and proved that a fintech company could grow without external funding. “We never raised. Not a single…

Published by ttybrandafrica
April 3, 2026

Industry News

Agentic AI in Customs: How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Trade Clearance and Revenue Protection in Africa

The future of customs administration is being reshaped by agentic artificial intelligence (AI), a breakthrough that promises faster clearance, stronger revenue protection, and greater operational independence for governments. Across Africa and beyond, a new generation of intelligent systems is emerging,designed…

Published by ttybrandafrica
April 2, 2026

News

Kenya Opens $62 Billion Rare Earth Tender at Mrima Hill, Drawing US and China Investor Interest

Kenya has launched a high-stakes bid to attract global investors for the development of the mineral-rich Mrima Hill site in Kwale County, a project valued at about $62.4 billion and now central to the global race for critical minerals. The…

Published by ttybrandafrica
April 1, 2026