LAGOS, Nigeria Dangote Cement Plc has confirmed plans to pursue a secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange by September 2026, a strategic move designed to attract a broader base of international investors and strengthen the company’s position in global capital…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has secured a temporary legal victory after a Western Cape High Court ruled that Parliament must pause its impeachment inquiry into the controversial Farmgate scandal until another court reviews the findings of an independent panel…
With less than a year before the Confederation of African Football (CAF) begins inspecting host venues, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are accelerating efforts to prepare stadiums and critical infrastructure for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The three East African…
Africa’s largest industrial conglomerate, Dangote Group, is pursuing one of the continent’s most ambitious corporate expansion strategies, aiming to grow annual revenue from approximately $20 billion today to $100 billion by 2030 through investments in refining, cement, fertiliser and global…
South African billionaire Johann Rupert has paused plans for a major acquisition through his investment company Reinet, choosing instead to restart a €500 million share buyback programme while sitting on one of the largest cash reserves among listed investment firms.…
Malagasy billionaire Hassanein Hiridjee is deepening his commitment to Africa’s creative economy by shutting down his contemporary art foundation’s exhibition space in Paris and redirecting its resources to the continent. Fondation H announced on July 21, 2026, that it will…
South Africa has introduced a new phase of its Trusted Employer Scheme (TES), requiring businesses seeking fast tracked immigration benefits to demonstrate that they primarily employ South African citizens or permanent residents. The Department of Home Affairs announced the launch…
President John Mahama has called for stronger action from South African authorities over recurring xenophobic attacks, warning that the violence risks undermining decades of work toward African unity, economic integration, and regional cooperation. Speaking on the issue, Mahama questioned whether…
A major shift is underway in Ghana’s mining sector as AngloGold Ashanti has signed a $66.5 million (A$95 million) transition agreement with Australian mining services company Perenti, paving the way for the South African gold producer to take direct control…
South Africa has officially crowned its new representatives for two of the world’s biggest beauty pageants, with Romanda Hombir and Bajabulise Thela set to fly the country’s flag at the 75th editions of Miss World and Miss Universe later this…