Uganda’s business community has intensified pressure on government to halt proposed tax increases in 2026, warning that the measures could deepen economic strain and slow recovery across key sectors. During a presentation to Parliament’s Finance Committee on April 8, 2026,…

Africa’s richest industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has raised fresh concerns about external forces slowing the continent’s economic progress. He made the remarks during the Investing in Africa forum held alongside the IMF-World Bank spring meetings in Washington, DC. Dangote argued that…

Seplat Energy has made history on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), becoming the first listed company to cross the N10,000 per share milestone as investor demand surged following a major ownership shift. The company’s stock climbed to N10,450 on Tuesday,…

South Africa’s controversial opposition figure Julius Malema has been convicted for illegally possessing a firearm and discharging it in public, a ruling that could see the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader face a minimum 15-year prison sentence. The judgment stems…