Russia is rapidly expanding its military footprint across Africa as the continent now accounts for 30% of orders handled by Rosoboronexport, the country’s state intermediary agency for defense-related exports. The latest figures underline Moscow’s growing strategic focus on Africa at…

South Africa is preparing for what could become its first interest rate increase in three years as policymakers race to contain inflation triggered by surging global oil prices and growing geopolitical instability in the Middle East. The South African Reserve…

South Africa is positioning itself for a powerful surge in private wealth over the next five years, with new projections showing its billionaire population rising by 40 percent by 2031, even as the country continues to navigate weak growth, infrastructure…

Nigerian push to diversify its economy beyond crude oil is placing renewed attention on the country’s vast gold reserves, with several states emerging as major hubs for exploration and mining activities. Across Nigeria, gold continues to rank among the most…

Moniepoint has unveiled a bold N3 billion investment plan that will reshape how Nigeria develops tech talent.  The fintech company will establish innovation hubs across three major federal universities, a move designed to produce about 500 developers every year and…

Ghana has begun repatriating its citizens from South Africa after rising anti-immigrant protests created fear and uncertainty for foreign nationals living across the country.  Early Wednesday morning, the first group of Ghanaians arrived at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport to…