South Africa’s financial markets showed signs of renewed strength on Tuesday, as the rand firmed and government bonds rallied, supported by growing investor optimism that the country could be moving …
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The Radarr Africa Business Desk reports daily on companies, markets, banking, energy, technology and policy across Nigeria and Africa. Stories are reviewed and edited by The Radarr Africa Editorial Team in Lagos. Story tips and corrections: business@radarr.africa.
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Olympia Capital Posts KSh 17.6m Profit Despite Revenue Dip
Olympia Capital Holdings Limited has announced a net profit of KSh 17.6 million for the financial year ended 28 February 2025, reflecting a 50 percent decline from the KSh 35.2 …
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Uganda to Begin Ethanol Fuel Blending in 2025
Uganda’s Ministry of Energy has announced a new fuel policy that will require all petrol sold in the country to be blended with locally produced ethanol starting January 2025, a …
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WFP Warns Food Aid for Sudanese Refugees May End in Four Countries
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a stark warning that food assistance for Sudanese refugees in four neighbouring countries could be completely suspended within the next two …
- DevelopmentEastern AfricaEnergyEnvironmentInfrastructurePolitics
Kenya Shifts First Nuclear Power Plant Project to Siaya
Kenya’s plan to build its first nuclear power plant has taken a new direction as the government shifts focus from Kilifi County to Siaya County, following strong opposition from residents …
A military helicopter belonging to the African Union peacekeeping forces in Somalia crashed and burst into flames during a landing attempt at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport on Tuesday, according …
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MTN Uganda Offers Exit Plan for Retail Investors
MTN Uganda has announced a new exit option for its minority retail investors as the telecom company prepares to separate its mobile money business, MTN MoMo, from its main telecom …
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Naira Gains Slightly as FX Market Liquidity Improves
The Nigerian naira appreciated against the US dollar across both official and parallel foreign exchange (FX) markets on Tuesday, July 2, 2025—the first trading day of the new month. This …
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SA Secures $474.6 Million Loan from African Development Bank
South Africa has secured a fresh $474.6 million loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support the country’s ongoing efforts to improve its struggling transport and energy infrastructure. The …
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National Assembly Extends 2024 Capital Budget to December 2025 Amid Growing Fiscal Concerns
In June 2025, Nigeria’s National Assembly approved another extension of the capital portion of the 2024 national budget, moving its implementation deadline to December 31, 2025. This marks the second …