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South African economic outlook strengthens as government pushes AGOA trade extension while investors monitor inflation and interest rates.

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South Africa Seeks Major US Trade Deal While PIC Salaries Reach R1.7 Million

South Africa entered the new week with investors, businesses, and policymakers watching closely as the country balances trade ambitions, inflation pressure, and growing economic uncertainty. The rand traded steadily near R16.47 against the US dollar in early trading after a…

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May 26, 2026

Aliko Dangote’s proposed Olokola Deep Seaport project site in Ogun and Ondo states during preliminary survey and community engagement activities.

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Dangote Begins Olokola Deep Seaport Project to Transform Nigeria’s Export Economy

Nigeria’s industrial expansion drive has gained fresh momentum as Aliko Dangote moves ahead with plans for the multi-billion-dollar Olokola Deep Seaport project in Ogun State. Dangote Industries Limited has now commenced preliminary engagement, environmental consultations, and survey activities for the…

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May 26, 2026

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

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

Tanzania’s government has stepped up negotiations with Mohammed Enterprises Tanzania Limited (MeTL) over more than 2,000 hectares of dormant tea estates in the Mbeya Region, signaling a possible takeover that could reshape the country’s tea industry. Officials are now weighing…

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May 25, 2026

Benin President Romuald Wadagni speaking during his inauguration ceremony after winning the presidential election.

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Benin President Romuald Wadagni Takes Office, Promises Jobs, Security and Better Living Standards

Benin has entered a new political era as Romuald Wadagni officially took office on Sunday, promising stronger security, more jobs and better living conditions for millions across the West African nation. The 49-year-old leader secured a landslide election victory on…

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May 25, 2026

Johann Rupert during a Richemont luxury business event as Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels drive global sales growth.

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Johann Rupert’s Richemont Defies Tariff Crisis and Soaring Gold Prices

South African billionaire Johann Rupert has steered luxury giant Richemont through one of the toughest periods facing the global luxury industry, delivering impressive sales growth despite soaring gold prices, trade tensions, and weakening consumer confidence across several international markets. The…

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May 25, 2026

Dangote Refinery facility in Nigeria as S&P Global Ratings links refinery expansion to Nigeria’s improving economy and foreign exchange growth.

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Dangote Refinery 1.4m BPD Expansion to Boost Nigeria’s Economy

Nigeria’s economic recovery gained fresh momentum after global ratings agency S&P Global Ratings linked the country’s improving outlook to the growing impact of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals. The agency upgraded Nigeria’s sovereign credit rating from “B-” to “B,”…

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May 25, 2026

Drake celebrates historic Billboard 200 achievement with ICEMAN, HABIBTI and Maid of Honour dominating the top three chart positions.

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Drake Makes Billboard History With ICEMAN, HABIBTI & Maid of Honour Dominating Top 3 Spots

Global rap superstar Drake has rewritten music history after becoming the first artist ever to occupy the top three positions on the Billboard 200 albums chart simultaneously. The chart dated May 30, 2026, places Drake’s latest releases ICEMAN, HABIBTI andMaid…

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May 25, 2026

Jaafar Jackson portraying Michael Jackson in the blockbuster biopic Michael as the movie nears $800 million globally.

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Michael Movie Nears $800 Million Globally, Closing In on Record as Highest-Grossing Music Biopic Ever

The global success of Michael continues to grow at an unstoppable pace as the highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic races toward the historic $800 million milestone at the worldwide box office. According to reports from Variety, the blockbuster film has…

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May 25, 2026

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

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

For years, Nigerians queued endlessly for fuel in one of the world’s largest oil-producing countries. Aliko Dangote looked at that contradiction and decided to challenge an industry many considered untouchable. Now, the billionaire entrepreneur is opening up about the realities…

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May 24, 2026

Rio Ferdinand receives Tanzania tourism ambassador certificate during official meeting in Arusha.

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Tanzania Appoints Rio Ferdinand as Tourism Ambassador to Boost African Travel

Tanzania has taken another bold step to strengthen its tourism industry after appointing former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand as a voluntary ambassador for the country’s natural resources and tourism sector. The announcement came after Tanzania’s Minister for Natural Resources…

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May 24, 2026