Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has cautioned that climate change has evolved into a direct financial risk with far-reaching consequences for African economies, warning that its …
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Africa Trade Academy graduates 25 business executives in International Trade
The Africa Trade Academy has marked a milestone with the graduation of the pioneer class of its FITT Diploma in International Trade, as 25 senior executives drawn from across Africa …
- AfricaAFRICA NEWSTelecommunications
Tech Credit Fund to Accelerate Telecommunications Infrastructure Rollout
A structured private credit facility has been deployed by Tech Credit Fund to TOGIT, a fully youth-owned Black telecommunications and IT infrastructure services company, in a move aimed at accelerating …
Iconic International Holdings, Pty Limited has convened policymakers, civil society actors, private sector stakeholders and youth representatives at the 2026 Iconic Africa Summit and Honours hosted in Harare, Zimbabwe, in …
Nigeria has secured a decisive legal victory after an international tribunal dismissed all claims filed against the Bureau of Public Procurement over disagreements tied to the country’s electronic Government Procurement …
A court in Tunisia has sentenced parliamentarian Ahmed Saidani to eight months’ imprisonment for comments made on social media about President Kais Saied, in a ruling critics say underscores a …
Tech conglomerate Meta is under fresh regulatory scrutiny in Africa as the COMESA Competition & Consumer Commission opens an investigation into allegations that the firm abused its market dominance by …
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Minimum Wage Increase Triggers Fresh Unemployment Concerns in South Africa
Fresh concerns have emerged over possible job losses in South Africa following the Federal Government’s approval of a new national minimum wage benchmark, a development that has reignited debate among …
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Africa’s Gift Card Market Seen Hitting $8.5bn by 2030 as Fintechs, Retail Giants Intensify Competition
A new industry report released by ResearchAndMarkets.com projects that Africa’s gift card industry will expand to about $8.5 billion by 2030, driven by fintech platforms, payment ecosystems and major retail …
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Airtel Africa drops expansion plans, bets on data centres and mobile money IPO
Airtel Africa has outlined a set of strategic initiatives — including plans to list its mobile money arm, ongoing talks to utilise Starlink capacity, and possible integration of crypto-related services …