Economy

Many African brands are now making efforts to regain the trust and loyalty of African consumers who have for years preferred foreign brands. Across the continent, foreign products from Europe, …

Billionaire businessman and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has called on Nigeria to put an end to health tourism and instead focus on building a strong, self-sufficient healthcare system through …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled a new cybersecurity framework designed to strengthen the digital safety and resilience of the country’s communication ecosystem. The initiative, which is backed by …

South Africa must grow its economy faster and manage its public finances better if it hopes to receive its first credit rating upgrade in over 20 years, according to S&P …

Fitch Ratings has downgraded the credit rating of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) by one notch to BBB-, just above junk status, citing growing credit risks and weak risk management …

Netflix has once again raised its subscription fees in Nigeria, marking the third increase since 2024. This adjustment, which took effect in May 2025, has affected all subscription tiers, with …

Ghana’s inflation rate has continued to fall for the fifth month in a row, with the latest figure standing at 18.4 percent in May 2025. This is the lowest level …

Uganda has started a major project to improve its coffee industry and increase earnings from processed coffee products. The project, called the Africa Coffee Park, is being developed in Ntungamo …

Nigeria is set to make history on the global stage with the unveiling of its first-ever federally supported pavilion at the 2025 London Design Biennale, themed Hopes and Impediments. The …

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has raised concerns over the growing threats facing the global ocean economy, warning that rising climate impacts, unstable trade policies, and …