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…
South Africa’s economic recovery narrative has gained fresh momentum after President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that the country secured a record R890 billion in investment pledges at the sixth South Africa Investment Conference. The milestone signals renewed investor confidence and strengthens…
US President Donald Trump has named Dr Erica Schwartz as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, marking a significant shift in American public health leadership. The decision comes after months of uncertainty at the agency…
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris has projected a strong rebound in the UAE property market, expressing confidence that current geopolitical tensions linked to Iran will not derail long-term growth. He shared this outlook while unveiling a massive Dh30 billion ($8.17 billion)…
The World Bank is preparing a massive financial response as global economic pressures intensify. President Ajay Banga revealed that the institution could mobilize between $80 billion and $100 billion over the next 15 months to support countries severely affected by…
Meta has taken a decisive step back into the global artificial intelligence race with the unveiling of Muse Spark, a new AI model developed under its ambitious Superintelligence Labs. The launch signals a renewed push by CEO Mark Zuckerberg to…
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…
Building systems that solve real societal challenges has become a defining force in Africa’s evolving tech ecosystem, and Matau Andronica Ramapuputla is emerging at the forefront of this movement. As a social entrepreneur and Founder of Moepi Publishing, she continues…
The geopolitical contest between the United States and China has entered a decisive phase, with Africa’s rare earth and critical minerals sector emerging as a central battleground. While Beijing accelerates its grip on mineral resources across the continent, Washington is…