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News

Afreximbank Injects $1.75bn into Sonangol to Boost Angola’s Energy Sector

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…

Published by ttybrandafrica
January 28, 2026

Business

Where to Start a Business in Africa in 2026: Top Countries for Startups and Investors

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…

Published by ttybrandafrica
January 25, 2026

African Entrepreneurship

African Entrepreneurs Show Why Global Brands Start at Home

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…

Published by ttybrandafrica
January 24, 2026

News

Global Trade Will Not Return to Old System, Countries Must Build Resilience-Okonjo: Iweala at WEF 2026

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…

Published by ttybrandafrica
January 24, 2026

Creatives

Khaby Lame Closes $900M Deal in Historic Creator Economy Move, Sets New Global Benchmark

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…

Published by ttybrandafrica
January 24, 2026

Feature

SHELLI: South African Designer Redefining African Luxury with Sculptural Macramé

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…

Published by ttybrandafrica
January 22, 2026

News

President El-Sisi Calls for Global Cooperation and AI-Driven Growth at World Economic Forum 2026

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…

Published by ttybrandafrica
January 21, 2026

Creatives

Nairobi Fashion Week 2026: Nairobi Positions Itself as Africa’s Next Sustainable FashionCapital

Nairobi Fashion Week (NFW) will return from January 28 to 31, 2026, with its eighth edition themed “Decarbonize,” placing sustainability, ethical production, and climate-conscious design at the center of Africa’s fashion industry. The four-day event will bring together Kenyan and…

Published by ttybrandafrica
January 20, 2026

News

Network International Partners with Saudi Sudanese Bank to Drive Sudan’s Digital Banking Transformation

Network International, a leading fintech company across the Middle East and Africa, has signed a strategic partnership with Saudi Sudanese Bank to accelerate digital transformation in Sudan’s banking sector. The deal, announced at Cairo ICT 2025, underscores both companies’ commitment…

Published by ttybrandafrica
January 19, 2026

Business

Ethiopia Moves to Print Its Own Currency in Major Economic Shift

Ethiopia is preparing to print its own currency in a major policy shift aimed at strengthening economic sovereignty and reducing reliance on foreign banknote producers. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) announced the plan on Thursday at the Finance Forward Ethiopia…

Published by ttybrandafrica
January 19, 2026