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Aliko Dangote Reveals the 13-Year Battle Behind Africa’s Largest Refinery

Aliko Dangote Opens Up on Building Dangote Refinery Amid Oil Mafia Resistance, COVID and 67,000 Workers

For years, Nigerians queued endlessly for fuel in one of the world’s largest oil-producing countries. Aliko Dangote looked at that contradiction and decided to challenge an industry many considered untouchable. Now, the billionaire entrepreneur is opening up about the realities…

Published by ttybrandafrica
May 24, 2026

News

Tanzania Appoints Rio Ferdinand as Tourism Ambassador to Boost African Travel

Rio Ferdinand receives Tanzania tourism ambassador certificate during official meeting in Arusha.

Tanzania has taken another bold step to strengthen its tourism industry after appointing former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand as a voluntary ambassador for the country’s natural resources and tourism sector. The announcement came after Tanzania’s Minister for Natural Resources…

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May 24, 2026

News

Burkina Faso Moves to Reclaim $7 Billion Gold Sector From Foreign Miners

Burkina Faso is tightening its control over a $7 billion gold industry as the military-led government accelerates reforms aimed at reducing foreign dominance in mining and strengthening national ownership. President Ibrahim Traoré has positioned the sector at the center of…

Published by ttybrandafrica
May 24, 2026

Global News

US Tells Nigerians Seeking Green Cards to Return Home Before Applying

Nigerians and other foreign nationals face new US Green Card rules requiring applicants to return to their home countries before applying.

The United States government has introduced a major immigration policy change that could affect thousands of Nigerians and other foreign nationals living in America on temporary visas. Under the new directive, applicants seeking permanent residency through Green Cards must now…

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May 24, 2026

News

South Africa Braces for Interest Rate Hike as Ramaphosa Signs New Companies Law

President Cyril Ramaphosa signs the Companies Amendment Act as South Africa braces for possible SARB interest rate hikes and rising economic pressure.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed key sections of South Africa’s Companies Amendment Act into law as the country prepares for another potentially painful interest rate decision from the South African Reserve Bank. At the same time, growing safety fears surrounding…

Published by ttybrandafrica
May 24, 2026

Article

What R100 Buys Around the World in 2026

South African Rand Volatility 2026: What R100 Buys Around the World as Living Costs Rise

South Africans entered 2026 with renewed hope as the rand delivered one of its strongest performances in years. However, global tensions, rising oil prices, and economic uncertainty quickly changed the story. Now, many travellers and consumers are asking one question:…

Published by ttybrandafrica
May 23, 2026

Global News

SpaceX Starship Test Flight Success Boosts Elon Musk IPO

SpaceX Starship Test Flight Nears IPO Milestone as Elon Musk Pushes $1.75 Trillion Vision

SpaceX has taken another giant leap toward the future of commercial space travel after its upgraded Starship rocket completed a largely successful high-stakes test flight ahead of the company’s anticipated historic IPO. The latest launch drew global attention as investors,…