News from across Africa covering business, markets, policy and development in North, West, East, Central and Southern Africa.
As the Managing Director of a national contract and specialised cleaning company operating across various sectors including healthcare, industrial, and retail, Johan Gerber is acutely aware of the challenges posed …
Airtel Africa reported on Thursday a net profit of $7 million for the first quarter of the current financial year (Q1FY25), a rebound from a net loss of $170 million …
Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia, is warmly welcoming African business, economic, and political leaders to participate in two significant events in its stunning cities of Bali and BSD …
China was the largest borrower from the World Bank for three decades leading up to 1994, investing in infrastructure such as electricity grids, roads, railways, as well as health and …
Bayer East Africa has successfully revamped its Pharmaceuticals and Consumer Health business models in the region. Under the new model, Bayer is outsourcing transportation, local warehousing, distribution, and customer support …
The African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re), the leading pan-African reinsurance firm, has achieved a revenue surpassing $1 billion in 2023. During its 46th Annual Ordinary Meeting and General Assembly in …
LULA, a ride-sharing platform based in South Africa, has announced its acquisition of the South African operations of the UK firm Zeelo, marking a significant expansion for the company. Established …
When Benson Wanjala began farming in his western Kenya village 25 years ago, his 10-acre farm yielded a robust harvest of 200 bags of maize. This output has now plummeted …
Harare is set to host the prestigious Canada-Africa Business Conference this October, marking a significant event aimed at boosting trade and investment between Canada and Africa. Organized by The Canada-Africa …
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced another increase in the benchmark interest rate, raising it by 150 basis points to 26.25% in a bid to tackle rising inflation …
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