Economy

Food and beverage giant, Nestlé, has announced the appointment of Mr Samer Chedid as the new Chief Executive Officer for its Central and West Africa Region (CWAR). The company made …

Odu’a Investment Company Limited has launched a major agro-industrial initiative in Oke Ako, Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, aimed at increasing agricultural production, empowering youths, and improving the …

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to stronger ties with the Group of Seven (G7), describing the bloc as a strategic ally in key national priorities such as …

Oil marketers in Nigeria have begun talks with international fuel traders to import cheaper Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, as they try to remain in business and …

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) managed to regain some strength on Thursday, days after it suffered heavy losses due to tensions between Israel and Iran. Investors in Kenya and across …

Seven years after its grand unveiling by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, the multi-billion rand Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) in Limpopo province is now under heavy scrutiny. Despite major …

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed all local councils in Tanzania to increase efforts in collecting taxes and levies, stressing the urgent need for the country to grow financially independent …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will deliver a keynote address at the 2025 edition of African Energy Week (AEW) in Cape Town, South Africa. The event, which will take place in …

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed strong on Wednesday, 19 June 2025, with investors showing renewed interest in insurance and oil and gas stocks, pushing the market capitalisation up by ₦1.18 …

Tax experts and policy makers have called on East African countries to fully embrace digital systems in the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) to improve compliance, close revenue gaps, …