Nigeria has taken a bold step toward strengthening its technological and security capabilities after sealing a strategic partnership with a United Arab Emirates investment group in a deal valued at up to $200 million. The agreement is expected to accelerate…

Ghana’s mining sector is entering a defining moment as indigenous firms compete to take control of the Damang gold mine following the planned exit of Gold Fields Limited. The move signals a broader shift toward local ownership and increased value…

Access Bank Plc has intensified calls for deeper collaboration among African stakeholders as the continent seeks to unlock the full potential of intra-African trade and economic integration. Speaking at the Access Bank Africa Trade Conference (ATC) 2026 in South Africa,…

Burkina Faso has officially launched a massive $64 billion National Development Plan (NDP) for 2026–2030, marking one of the most ambitious economic transformation programs ever proposed in the Sahel region. The government unveiled the strategy earlier this month, setting out…

Africa’s billionaire class continues to expand as rising stock markets and improving economic stability boost the wealth of the continent’s most powerful entrepreneurs. The latest ranking from Forbes shows that Africa’s 23 billionaires now control a combined fortune of $126.7…

Tanzania has launched a new sourcing and export initiative designed to connect youth-led businesses with regional and international markets. The programme targets at least 100,000 young entrepreneurs by 2030 and aims to strengthen the country’s role in global trade. Government…

Communities living around the iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site in northern KwaZulu-Natal continue to face mounting pressures from climate change and persistent food insecurity. Many households depend directly on natural resources for food and income. As climate patterns shift…