Africa’s richest man and President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has been honoured with the 2024 African Business Icon of the Year award by Champion Newspapers, in recognition …
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Leaders Call for African Solutions, Stronger Infrastructure
African business and political leaders have said the continent must invest more in local innovation, reliable infrastructure and cross-sector partnerships to drive long-term economic growth. The call was made at …
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Outrage in Nairobi as Autopsy Reveals Kenyan Blogger Was Strangled in Police Custody
Protests broke out in Nairobi on Monday and Tuesday following the death of Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang, who was found dead while in police custody. The police initially claimed Ojwang …
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Africa to Launch Own Credit Rating Agency to Boost Financial Sovereignty
Africa is set to establish its own credit rating agency, the African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), as part of a bold move to challenge the dominance of global rating giants …
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Sundry Markets Limited Named Among Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies by Financial Times
Sundry Markets Limited, the operator of the well-known Marketsquare supermarket chain in Nigeria, has once again earned a spot on the prestigious list of Africa’s fastest-growing companies, as ranked by …
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Togo Frees Over 50 Protesters Amid Unrest, Others Remain in Detention.
Authorities in Togo have released 56 individuals arrested during recent anti-government protests, while others remain in custody as investigations continue, the public prosecutor announced on Monday. The protests, which took …
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Beiersdorf Nigeria Launches NIVEA UV Face Sunscreen in Lagos.
Beiersdorf Nigeria has unveiled its latest skincare innovation, NIVEA UV Face Sunscreen, with a vibrant beachfront launch event in Lagos that brought together skincare enthusiasts, health experts, media personalities, and …
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Nigeria Ranks 3rd in Africa’s Top 10 Manufacturing Powerhouses
Nigeria has been ranked third among Africa’s top ten manufacturing countries, according to a recent report by a leading business information platform for entrepreneurs and investors across the continent. The …
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Rwanda Exits ECCAS Over DRC Dispute
Rwanda has officially announced its withdrawal from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), marking a significant shift in regional geopolitics and a deepening of its ongoing diplomatic rift …
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Botswana Pauses Diamond Production as Global Market Slumps
GABORONE, Botswana – The Debswana Diamond Company, a joint venture between the Government of Botswana and global diamond giant De Beers, has announced a temporary suspension of production at some …