Rwanda has once again positioned itself at the forefront of global innovation after signing a landmark expansion agreement with Zipline, making it the first country in the world to achieve nationwide autonomous delivery coverage. The move also establishes Africa’s first…
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has reaffirmed Africa’s growing resolve to control its own destiny, declaring that sovereignty not global approval must guide the continent’s partnerships with world powers. Speaking at a high-level roundtable panel during the World Governments Summit, hosted by renowned…
China has agreed to grant duty-free market access to selected South African products under a trade agreement nearing completion, marking a decisive shift in Pretoria’s global trade strategy as pressure mounts from the United States. The South African government confirmed…
Dangote Refinery has announced plans to begin local production of surfactants, a key raw material used in detergent manufacturing across Nigeria and West Africa. The development marks another strategic expansion by Africa’s largest refinery as it pushes deeper into industrial…
Ghana and Zambia have reached a historic agreement to abolish visa requirements for each other’s citizens, a move expected to significantly boost regional mobility, trade, and tourism. The visa-free travel deal was confirmed by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel…
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has posted stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings, pushing its annual revenue past $400 billion for the first time. However, the company’s ambitious plan to sharply increase artificial intelligence spending in 2026 unsettled investors and sent its shares lower.…
Redtech Ltd., a Nigerian fintech startup backed by billionaire investor Tony Elumelu, is planning a $100 million capital raise over the next two years. The funding will support its rapid expansion across Africa’s fast-growing digital payments market. The Lagos-based company…
The United States is recalibrating its Africa policy as it re-engages Mali’s military-led government, signaling a pragmatic shift amid intensifying geopolitical competition in the Sahel. Senior U.S. Bureau Official Nick Checker is set to visit Bamako to convey Washington’s respect…
TSh100 billion in a large-scale rice processing factory in Kahama District, Shinyanga Region, marking a major boost for Tanzania’s agricultural and food manufacturing sector. The Director of the company, Dr Jesca Kabalwa, disclosed this during an inspection visit by officials…
Dangote Group has entered a strategic partnership with China’s XCMG Construction Machinery Co. Ltd to accelerate infrastructure delivery, industrial growth, and sustainable development across Africa. The agreement, confirmed in a statement issued by Dangote Group, brings together two industrial powerhouses…