Africa’s financial relationship with China has entered a new phase. For the first time in decades, many African countries now send more money to Beijing in debt repayments than they receive in fresh loans. New analysis from the ONE Data…
Jean Gurunlian, Chairperson of Webb Fontaine and founder of the ASYCUDA customs system, has warned that traditional customs technology is approaching extinction unless it is rebuilt around large language models and artificial intelligence. He delivered the message at the World…
Ghana’s cocoa industry has received a major financial boost as Access Bank Ghana PLC and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) signed a $134 million risk-sharing agreement to improve liquidity across the cocoa value chain, with strong focus on Licensed Buying…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has strengthened Angola’s energy sector with a $1.75 billion syndicated receivables purchase facility for Sonangol, the country’s national oil company. The financing will support Sonangol’s operating and capital expenditure needs at a time when Angola…
Africa’s business environment is undergoing a major transformation as governments introduce investor-friendly reforms, digital infrastructure expands, and startup funding continues to rise across the continent. In 2026, several African countries are emerging as leading destinations for entrepreneurs and foreign investors…
Africa has never been a place of limitation. Its strength lies in its depth, originality, and the stories embedded in its soil, textiles, and traditions. Today, a new wave of African entrepreneurs is proving that global relevance doesn’t require leaving…
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, has warned that global trade will not return to its pre-disruption era, urging countries and businesses to prepare for a future shaped by uncertainty and resilience. She made the remarks on Friday…
Khaby Lame has officially entered a new league. The Senegalese-Italian TikTok superstar has closed a landmark business deal valued between $900 million and $975 million, setting one of the highest financial benchmarks ever recorded in the global creator economy. On…
South African designer and artist Shelli Weltsman is quietly building one of the most distinctive luxury fashion labels to emerge from the continent in recent years. Through her brand SHELLI, she transforms macramé into sculptural fashion pieces that blur the…
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has called on world leaders to strengthen global cooperation and embrace artificial intelligence and digital transformation as essential tools for sustainable development. He delivered the message at the World Economic Forum 2026, where policymakers, business…