African economy news and analysis: GDP, inflation, interest rates, currencies, trade and the policies driving growth across the continent.
Rwanda is taking bold steps to transform its urban landscape with a new set of policies and digital tools aimed at making its cities smarter, more inclusive, and easier to …
Kenya’s annual inflation rate dropped to 3.8% in May 2025, down from 4.1% recorded in April, according to fresh data released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) on …
The South African rand managed to hold on to most of its gains from the previous day during early trading on Friday, May 30, 2025, following fresh comments from the …
The Sokoto State Government has approved the sum of ₦69 billion for major developmental projects across the state. This was made known after the 4th Executive Council Meeting held on …
In a major leap toward digital transformation, the Federal Government has launched specialised Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, and Networking. The initiative, announced …
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has entered a strategic partnership with Ghana’s insurance regulator to boost the growth of marine insurance and deepen intra-African cooperation, especially within the West African …
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced that it will roll out a nationwide electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) system by July 25, 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to improve …
The Federal Government has come out to defend its proposed $24 billion borrowing plan, saying it will not automatically increase the country’s debt burden or worsen its financial position. This …
The race to lead the African Development Bank (AfDB) enters its final lap this Thursday as five candidates — including one woman — compete to succeed Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, Nigeria’s …
TransCentury Plc, an infrastructure investment company based in Nairobi, Kenya, has returned to profit after facing financial challenges for several years. The company, which is listed on the Nairobi Securities …
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