Africa

Lagos State has unveiled a new industrial policy aimed at transforming the state into Africa’s leading manufacturing hub, with government officials and private sector stakeholders describing the initiative as a …

Bodex Media has paid glowing tribute to billionaire businessman and Chairman of Globacom, Mike Adenuga, as he marked his 73rd birthday, describing him as one of the defining figures of …

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has called on authorities in South Africa to take urgent steps against perpetrators of a renewed wave of xenophobic attacks, as fear spreads among African …

African startups attracted a total of $600 million in funding during the first quarter of 2026, representing a 27 per cent increase from the $470 million recorded in the corresponding …

Zenith Bank Plc has expanded its regional footprint with the establishment of a subsidiary in Côte d’Ivoire, in a strategic move aimed at strengthening its presence in Francophone West Africa …

Airtel Africa Plc is considering an initial public offering, IPO, of its mobile money subsidiary, Airtel Money, in a deal that could raise between $1.5 billion and $2 billion, according …

As South Africa commemorates Freedom Day, attention has turned to the country’s economic progress since the first democratic elections 32 years ago, with stakeholders warning that meaningful inclusion for small …

The Federal Government and South Korea have signalled a shift towards a new development cooperation model anchored on trade, investment, knowledge transfer and institutional strengthening, amid declining global aid flows. …

The South Africa government has proposed a far-reaching overhaul of its capital flow regulations in a bid to attract trillions of rand in new investments, strengthen Johannesburg as Africa’s leading …

Stakeholders from Nigeria and South Africa have called for deeper economic alignment, increased investment flows and accelerated implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), as both nations position …