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Ghana Print Industry Growth: Retail Boom and Advertising Demand Drive Investment in Advanced Printing Technology.

Ghana’s printing and visual communications industry is entering a strong expansion phase as retail growth, urban development, and advertising demand accelerate investment in modern production technology. Companies across the sector now focus on faster turnaround times, improved durability, and more…

Published by ttybrandafrica
March 13, 2026

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African Agtech Funding Drops 20% in 2025 to Under $170M as Investors Shift to Debt and Grants

African agtech funding dropped sharply in 2025 as investor caution deepened across the continent’s startup ecosystem. Total investment fell by nearly 20%, slipping to under $170 million while the number of deals declined by about 10%. The downturn signals a…

Published by ttybrandafrica
March 13, 2026

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South Africa’s Richest Man Johann Rupert Sells $296M Stake in FirstRand Bank

Johann Rupert sells $296M worth of FirstRand shares as Remgro accelerates portfolio reshuffle.

South Africa’s richest man, Johann Rupert, has sold a major stake in one of Africa’s largest banks, FirstRand, through his investment company, Remgro. The firm disposed of 52 million shares, raising approximately R4.88 billion ($296 million). The sale forms part…

Published by ttybrandafrica
March 12, 2026

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How M-Pesa Became the Quiet Engine Powering Tanzania’s Digital Economy

Large infrastructure projects often dominate economic headlines. Governments build ports, highways, industrial parks, and power plants to stimulate growth. These developments are visible and easy to measure. However, another force is quietly transforming Tanzania’s economy. It does not rely on…

Published by ttybrandafrica
March 12, 2026

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How South Africa’s 3-Billion-Year-Old Gold Deposits Built Johannesburg and Produced 40% of the World’s Gold

The Basin That Produced 40% of the World’s Gold

Deep beneath the surface of Johannesburg lies one of the most extraordinary geological treasures ever discovered. The Witwatersrand Basin in South Africa contains the largest concentration of gold on Earth and has produced roughly 40 percent of all the gold…

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March 12, 2026

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China Deepens Support for Tanzania Industrial Growth as HOWO Truck Assembly Plant Expands

HOWO truck assembly plant in Tanzania supported by Sinotruk and China industrial partnership

China has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Tanzania’s industrial growth as economic cooperation between the two countries expands across manufacturing, technology transfer and workforce development. The renewed pledge followed a recent visit by China’s ambassador to Tanzania, Chen Mingjian, to…

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March 12, 2026

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US Rare Earth Crisis Deepens as Africa’s Botswana, South Africa and DRC Minerals Gain Strategic Importance

Africa’s vast mineral wealth is drawing global attention after reports suggested that the United States has only about two months of rare earth elements remaining in its defence stockpile. The development is raising concerns in Washington as geopolitical tensions intensify…

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March 12, 2026

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Nigeria has officially secured the hosting rights for the fifth Intra-African Trade Fair 2027.

The Federal Government signed the host agreement in Lagos, the designated host city, in partnership with African Export-Import Bank, the African Union Commission, and the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat. The move places Nigeria at the centre of efforts…

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March 11, 2026

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Burkina Faso Unveils $64 Billion National Development Plan 2026–2030 to Transform Economy and Boost Inclusive Growth

Burkina Faso has launched a $64 billion National Development Plan covering the period from 2026 to 2030, setting out an ambitious roadmap to transform the country’s economy, strengthen stability, and accelerate inclusive growth. The strategy reflects a major increase in…

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Top 10 African Countries with the Strongest Global Soft Power Influence in 2026

Africa is steadily strengthening its voice on the global stage as culture, diplomacy, innovation, and creative industries expand the continent’s global influence. While economic growth and natural resources remain important, many African nations now project power through culture, media, diplomacy,…

Published by ttybrandafrica
March 8, 2026