Santam, South Africa’s largest short-term insurance company, has received full approval to launch a new underwriting syndicate in the United Kingdom, starting from 1 January 2026. The new entity, known …
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Nigeria’s Manufacturing Sector Under Pressure as MAN Warns of Tough Business Climate
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has again raised alarm over the difficult situation facing the country’s manufacturing sector. The association said the Nigerian business environment has become so challenging …
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AFRICA NEWSDiplomacyGovernanceHuman RightsInternational PoliticsUnited States
Donald Trump Attacks South Africa Over “Extermination” Claims Ahead of G20 Summit
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has again stirred controversy with new comments targeting South Africa. While speaking to journalists in the presence of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince …
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BusinessCapital MarketsFinancial RegulationProfessional DevelopmentUGANDA
CMA Uganda, CISI Partner to Boost Professional Standards in Capital Markets
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) has continued to strengthen its global role as a professional body for experts working in securities, investment, wealth management, financial planning and …
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AfricaBusiness and EconomyDevelopmentPolitics
Peter Obi Says Nigeria Can Hit $2 Trillion Economy with Right Leadership
Nigeria’s former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has restated that Nigeria remains Africa’s top investment destination, saying the country can record massive economic growth if it embraces competent …
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BusinessConsumer NewsEastern AfricaFinanceKenyaRegulationTechnology
Bitcoin ATMs Appear in Nairobi Malls as Kenya’s New Crypto Law Takes Effect
Bitcoin ATMs have started appearing in major shopping malls across Nairobi, days after Kenya’s new law on virtual assets became active. The bright orange machines, branded “Bankless Bitcoin,” were seen …
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Behavioural EconomicsBusiness InsightsConsumer AdvisoryFinancial PlanningInvestment & WealthPersonal Finance
Why Human Behaviour Remains the Biggest Threat to Financial Success
Financial experts are warning that the biggest danger to personal financial success is not a bad economy, a market crash, or even a poor investment decision. Instead, the biggest threat …
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₦230m Missing After System Glitch — Alpha Morgan, NEM Sue 19 Banks
Alpha Morgan Bank Plc, together with two of its major customers — NEM Insurance Plc and Extension Publications Limited — has dragged 19 financial institutions to the Federal High Court …
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BusinessCorporate LeadershipGhana EconomyPolicy & GovernancePrivate Sector Development
Ralph Ayitey Unveils Bold Vision Ahead of AGI Presidential Election
Ahead of the upcoming presidential election of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), leading contender and Chief Executive Officer of the Coconut Grove Regency Hotel, Mr. Ralph Ayitey, has presented …
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Housing MarketInterest Rates & Monetary PolicyProperty InvestmentReal EstateSouth Africa Economy
South Africa’s Property Market Still Struggling to Recover 17 Years After 2008 Crisis
South Africa’s residential property market is still battling to recover almost two decades after the 2008 global financial crisis. While many advanced economies have bounced back strongly, analysts say South …