Economy

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, …

South Africa’s headline inflation rate remained unchanged at 2.8% year-on-year in May 2025, according to data released on Wednesday by Statistics South Africa. The figure matches the April reading and …