Somalia’s Fragile Currency System and the Tussle to Sustain Daily Trade with Stitched-Banknotes
More than three decades after civil war dismantled Somalia’s central institutions, the country continues to operate under one of the...
Business
Kholo Capital and Tensai provide R275 million to support Management Buy-Out (“MBO”) of Isambane Mining
The transaction enables the company's management team to acquire 100% ownership of the business, strengthening operational control and positioning Isambane...
Africa is Giving Attention to Strait of Gibraltar, Defining its Own ‘Strait of Hormuz’
Renewed geopolitical tensions along vital shipping corridors are prompting a rethink of how goods, energy and people move between continents....
Africa’s Waste Recycling Revolution, Breeding a Circular New Economy
Across African cities, where landfills once symbolized neglect, a quiet economic-transformation is taking root, driven by street-level entrepreneurs, waste pickers...
Middle East Crisis Ripple Effect on Most African Currencies, Pressuring Households
As conflict in the Middle East drags further into 2026, its effects are being felt far beyond the region, quietly...
Afreximbank Secures $2bn Three-Year Dual-Tranche Syndicated Loan, Indicating Robust Investor’s Confidence
Proceeds from the facility, concluded on 9 March 2026, will be used by Afreximbank to refinance existing facilities and for...
Trinasolar Showcases Smart Energy Portfolio, Marks Project Milestones at Solar & Storage Live Africa
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Trinasolar is presenting its latest smart photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage technologies at Solar & Storage...
Coca-Cola System Generates R51.2bn Economic Impact, Supports 87,000 Jobs In South Africa
The Coca-Cola Company and its bottling partners contributed R51.2 billion to South Africa’s economy in 2024, supporting more than 87,000...
Africa’s Major Banks Target Nairobi as East Africa Hub, Fueling Growth and Stirring Local Questions
In Nairobi-Kenya, a new wave of regional expansion by Africa’s largest banks is converging on Kenya, with Nairobi emerging as...
Olam Agri Opens a $40m Pasta Plant in Kpone Ghana, Cutting Import Bill
Kpone, Ghana, Global food and agribusiness firm Olam Agri has commissioned a $40 million pasta processing plant in Kpone, near...
