Nigeria Set for Fastest Economic Growth in Over a Decade as World Bank Raises 2026 Forecast to 4.4% Nigeria’s economy is heading for its strongest expansion in more than ten years, according to a new forecast by the World Bank.…

Francophone African startups attracted at least $450 million in venture funding in 2025, but investors say the real story of 2026 will not be written by headline figures. Instead, it will be defined by whether early momentum can mature into…

South African-born medical entrepreneur Dr Patrick Soon-Shiong has emerged as one of the most influential figures in global biotechnology, turning decades of scientific innovation into multibillion-rand success while maintaining strong ties to his country of birth. Soon-Shiong is the founder…

A landmark fisheries initiative funded by the African Development Bank Group is reshaping economies and strengthening food security across Southern Africa, with nearly three million people benefiting from better governance, new jobs, and a thriving cross-border fish trade. The Program for…