Co-operative Bank of Kenya has entered into a major partnership with 619 Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) across the country to improve how members access banking services. The new …
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South Africa’s Biggest Companies Outshine Economy in New African Business Rankings
South Africa’s biggest companies are showing serious strength despite the country’s economic challenges, according to the 2025 ranking of Africa’s Top 250 Companies. The new report revealed that 17 out …
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JA Africa, Boeing Launch STEM, Entrepreneurship Programmes in Nigeria, Togo
Junior Achievement Africa and global aerospace giant Boeing have announced plans to launch two major STEM and entrepreneurship initiatives in Nigeria and Togo aimed at equipping young people with the …
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Infrastructure, Poor Logistics Hindering AfCFTA Benefits for African Manufacturers – PAMA
A new report by the Pan-African Manufacturers Association (PAMA) has revealed that 34 per cent of Small and Medium-scale Industries (SMIs) across Africa consider poor infrastructure and weak logistics as …
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Marketing Analytics Africa to Host AMTEC 2025 in Lagos, Targets Scalable Growth for African Brands
Marketing Analytics Africa has announced that the 2025 edition of its flagship event, the Africa Marketing Technology and E-commerce Conference (AMTEC), will take place on May 24 in Lagos. Themed …
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VFD Group Declares N3.17bn Dividend, Bonus Shares as Profit Hits N11.3bn in 2024
Shareholders of VFD Group Plc have approved a total dividend payout of N3.17 billion, translating to N2.50 per share, following the company’s strong financial performance in 2024. The resolution was …
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Angola’s $200 Million Trouble with JPMorgan Exposes Africa’s Mounting Debt Pressure
Angola has found itself in the news again over its rising financial pressures, as a $200 million margin call from U.S. banking giant JPMorgan Chase & Co. has exposed the …
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Ghana’s Cedi Strengthens as Nigeria’s Naira Holds Steady; Uganda and Zambia Currencies Show Mixed Trends
The Ghanaian cedi is expected to continue its upward trend in the coming week, buoyed by sustained support from the Bank of Ghana and increased foreign currency inflows. As of …
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MOWCA, AfDB Plan Red Sea Vessel Diversion, Dry Dock Projects to Boost West and Central Africa Maritime Trade
To strengthen maritime trade across Africa and respond to growing global shipping challenges, the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have announced …
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Sahara Group Foundation Unveils ‘MADAA Reloaded’ to Empower African Entrepreneurs with Funding and Support
The Sahara Group Foundation has launched the ‘Making A Difference Around Africa’ (MADAA) Reloaded initiative, aiming to empower African entrepreneurs and innovators who utilize local resources to address societal challenges. …