Growth dominated conversations at the 2026 Africa Business Convention (ABC), but speakers were quick to move away from lofty rhetoric, insisting that Africa’s next phase of economic expansion will depend …
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Ethio telecom, Djibouti Telecom, and Sudatel Group Sign Tripartite Agreement
In a historic move set to transform digital connectivity across East Africa, Ethio Telecom, Djibouti Telecom, and Sudatel Group yesterday signed a tripartite agreement under the Horizon Fiber Initiative, establishing …
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Alakija’s Flourish Africa Provides N300m Grants for Women Entrepreneurs
Flourish Africa, a women-focused empowerment initiative founded by Apostle Folorunsho Alakija, has disbursed N300 million in grants to women entrepreneurs across Nigeria following a nationwide training and business pitch programme. …
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Apply Now: $5,000 Seed Grants for African Startup Technology Entrepreneurs
African startups raised only $2.2 billion in 2024, representing just 0.6% of global startup funding, highlighting a massive financing gap that leaves promising tech entrepreneurs without the capital needed to …
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North Africa’s 5G connectivity spikes as rest of continent lags behind
North African countries are rapidly pulling ahead in the race for fifth-generation (5G) connectivity, creating a Mediterranean digital corridor that is setting the pace for the rest of the continent. …
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Thousands of users of ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by OpenAI, were left stranded yesterday after the platform experienced a widespread service outage that disrupted conversations and access across …
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Persistent delays at Ghana’s ports undermine trade flows – World Bank
The World Bank has raised concerns over persistent delays at Ghana’s ports, warning that prolonged cargo clearance timelines are weakening trade flows and limiting private-sector expansion, particularly for importers and …
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Youths hail NYOTA grants as government delivers opportunities
Several young beneficiaries of the NYOTA Business Start-Up Capital Grants have applauded the Federal Government, describing the initiative as a timely intervention already reshaping their economic prospects and restoring hope …
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Kenya–Brazil Pact Takes Shape as Global Trade Tariffs Drive New South-South Partnerships
Kenya and Brazil have stepped up efforts to strengthen trade and investment relations as shifting global tariff regimes push emerging economies to diversify partnerships and reinforce South-South cooperation. This formed …
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Unilever Nigeria Plc has reported a 99 per cent jump in profit after tax to N30.7 billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, buoyed by strong revenue growth, …