APM Terminals has said that Africa can only achieve lasting infrastructure, inclusive job creation, and sustainable economic growth through strong partnerships between government and private companies. This was the main …
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Dangote Picks Nigeria Over Global Tech Giants, Builds $19 Billion Refinery to Boost Economy
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and chairman of the Dangote Group, has been praised by the Nigerian government for prioritising national development over foreign wealth opportunities. At a time when …
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Ghana and Afreximbank Clash Over $768 Million Debt Restructuring
Ghana is currently embroiled in a significant dispute with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) concerning the restructuring of a $768.4 million debt. This disagreement has emerged as a critical issue …
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Standard Chartered Kenya Posts KSh20 Billion Profit Despite Drop in Assets
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has reported a net profit of KSh20 billion for the 2024 financial year, showing a 45 percent increase compared to the KSh13.8 billion it made in …
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Dangote Partners Vinmar to Export Polypropylene from Lagos Plant
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has entered into a new partnership with Vinmar Group, a global petrochemicals distribution company, to take Dangote’s polypropylene products to international markets. This move comes …
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KCB Group Reports KSh16 Billion Net Profit in Q1 2024 Despite Higher Loan Provisions
Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Group has announced that it made a net profit of KSh16 billion in the first quarter of 2024, which is the same amount the bank made …
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CMA Approves Sh47 Billion for Talanta Stadium Project Ahead of AFCON 2027
Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has approved a plan to raise Sh47 billion to fund the ongoing construction of the Talanta Sports Stadium in Nairobi. The stadium is one of …
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Kenya’s Crude Oil Sale from Turkana Sparks Revenue Sharing Dispute
Kenya has earned Sh247 million from the sale of crude oil extracted from Turkana County, but this achievement has been overshadowed by a serious disagreement over how the money should …
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How Rising Interest Rates Are Shaping Africa’s Property Market in 2025
For property developers, investors, and aspiring homeowners across Africa, the fluctuating landscape of interest rates is a critical barometer for market health. As central banks across the continent grapple with …
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Top Real Estate Investment Hotspots in 2025 (Global & Local)
The global real estate landscape in 2025 is characterized by a complex interplay of economic shifts, technological advancements, and evolving demographic patterns. For discerning investors, the critical question remains: where …