African economy news and analysis: GDP, inflation, interest rates, currencies, trade and the policies driving growth across the continent.
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has called for greater collaboration and flexibility in the ongoing review of the country’s Minerals and Mining Act, stressing the need for an inclusive approach …
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has secured a 0.6-acre parcel of land at the cargo village of the Kotoka International Airport in Accra for the construction of an ultra-modern ISO-certified …
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector has been described as a crucial pillar of the economy, with recent data showing that the nation’s packaging market alone is valued at about $2.5 billion. This …
international market, up from $65, after news broke of Israel’s surprise strike on Hamas targets in Qatar. The development, which rattled the oil market, immediately triggered fears of supply disruption …
Leading scholars and industry experts have called for stronger integration of business administration with knowledge leadership as a pathway to sustainable growth, national transformation, and global competitiveness. This message dominated …
Rex Insurance has launched a new retail campaign in Lagos as part of its efforts to demystify insurance and promote wider adoption of policies among everyday Nigerians. The initiative, which …
Nigeria’s digital bank, Bankit Microfinance Bank, has put its name forward as one of the fast-rising players in the country’s financial technology space after presenting its innovations at the just …
The Renewed Hope Housing Programme, launched under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious housing and urban development initiatives in …
South Africa’s electricity utility, Eskom, has announced that the country will not experience load shedding throughout the coming summer. This means from September 2025 until the end of March 2026, …
Several towns in northern Botswana have been left without electricity following a supply disruption from Zambia’s power utility, ZESCO. The affected areas include Plateau, Kasane, Kazungula, and Lesoma, which rely …
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