Nigeria’s cement industry is entering a new phase of competition following Huaxin Cement’s $1 billion acquisition of Holcim’s majority stake in Lafarge Africa, a move that is reshaping one of the country’s most strategic manufacturing sectors. When the Chinese cement producer completed the landmark transaction in August last year, many industry observers viewed it as another chapter in the long running rivalry between market leaders Dangote Cement and...

Accra is strengthening its position as one of Africa’s emerging creative industry hubs as the inaugural Ghana Creative Economy Initiative brings together globally recognized filmmakers, producers, investors and policymakers to accelerate growth across the continent’s creative economy. The initiative features acclaimed television creator Aaron Rahsaan Thomas, best known for creating S.W.A.T., alongside veteran producer Paul Garnes, the longtime producing partner of filmmaker Ava DuVernay. Their participation signals growing...

Ireland has deported 42 South African nationals in one of its latest immigration enforcement operations, highlighting the government’s continued efforts to strengthen compliance with immigration laws and deportation procedures. The operation, carried out by the Garda National Immigration Bureau, resulted in the removal of 42 individuals from the country on a chartered flight departing Dublin on Thursday afternoon and arriving in South Africa on Friday morning. Authorities confirmed...