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Africa Must Control Its Partnerships, Not Please Global Powers–President Emmerson Mnangagwa

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has reaffirmed Africa’s growing resolve to control its own destiny, declaring that sovereignty not global approval must guide the continent’s partnerships with world powers. Speaking at a high-level roundtable panel during the World Governments Summit, hosted by renowned…

Published by ttybrandafrica
February 6, 2026

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China Opens Duty-Free Market to South Africa Amid US Tariff Pressure

China has agreed to grant duty-free market access to selected South African products under a trade agreement nearing completion, marking a decisive shift in Pretoria’s global trade strategy as pressure mounts from the United States. The South African government confirmed…

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February 6, 2026

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Dangote Refinery to Start Surfactant Production, Cut Detergent Imports in Nigeria

Dangote Refinery has announced plans to begin local production of surfactants, a key raw material used in detergent manufacturing across Nigeria and West Africa. The development marks another strategic expansion by Africa’s largest refinery as it pushes deeper into industrial…

Published by ttybrandafrica
February 6, 2026

Africa

Why Africa’s Single Market Will Fail Without SMEs–Dr. Daniel McCauley

Africa’s economic transformation will not be delivered by policy documents alone. It will be built by traders, small manufacturers, women entrepreneurs, and young founders who can move goods across borders without friction. This powerful message echoed through the halls of…

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February 6, 2026

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Ghana and Zambia Sign Visa-Free Travel Agreement

Ghana and Zambia have reached a historic agreement to abolish visa requirements for each other’s citizens, a move expected to significantly boost regional mobility, trade, and tourism. The visa-free travel deal was confirmed by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel…

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February 5, 2026

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Google Q4 2025 Earnings: Alphabet Hits $400bn Revenue as AI Spending Surges

Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has posted stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings, pushing its annual revenue past $400 billion for the first time. However, the company’s ambitious plan to sharply increase artificial intelligence spending in 2026 unsettled investors and sent its shares lower.…

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February 5, 2026

Global News

Elon Musk Becomes World’s First $800 Billion Man After SpaceX Seals xAI Takeover

Elon Musk has become the first person in history worth more than $800 billion after his rocket company, SpaceX, acquired his artificial intelligence firm xAI in a blockbuster deal that values the combined business at $1.25 trillion. Forbes estimates the…

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February 5, 2026

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Tony Elumelu–Backed Redtech Plans $100m Capital Raise for Africa Expansion

Redtech Ltd., a Nigerian fintech startup backed by billionaire investor Tony Elumelu, is planning a $100 million capital raise over the next two years. The funding will support its rapid expansion across Africa’s fast-growing digital payments market. The Lagos-based company…

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February 5, 2026

Creatives

Winning AFRIMA Changed My Career.” — Juma Jux

Winning the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has become a defining moment for Tanzanian music stars Juma Jux and Folex, as industry leaders across East Africa gathered in Dar es Salaam to examine how the continental platform is reshaping creative…

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February 5, 2026

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U.S. Re-engages Mali Amid Sahel Tensions: Strategic Reset on Security and Critical Minerals

The United States is recalibrating its Africa policy as it re-engages Mali’s military-led government, signaling a pragmatic shift amid intensifying geopolitical competition in the Sahel. Senior U.S. Bureau Official Nick Checker is set to visit Bamako to convey Washington’s respect…