Economy

Stakeholders in the precious minerals sector are set to gather in Lagos for the Gold and Gemstone Conference and Exhibition (GGCE) 2025, scheduled to take place from November 24 to …

The National Bank of Rwanda has raised its key repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.75 percent as the country battles rising inflation that is putting pressure on the …

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed the country’s finance minister, continuing a pattern of frequent changes in the top economic post as the nation struggles with rising inflation, …

South African gold mining giant, Gold Fields Limited, has announced a major boost in its earnings for the first half of 2025, with profits more than tripling compared to the …

GCB Bank PLC, one of Ghana’s largest indigenous financial institutions, has announced the appointment of Aurelia Baaba Ofori Odame as its new Head of Afro-Asia Trade and State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). …

Java House, one of East Africa’s biggest coffee-led restaurant brands, has reached a historic milestone with the launch of its 100th store, located in Rubaga, Kampala. The new branch marks …

Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc, one of the country’s largest companies, has secured shareholder approval to borrow $45 million from its majority shareholder, Sucoma Holdings Limited, in a move designed to …

African currencies are set for a mixed performance in the coming week, with Ghana’s cedi expected to weaken further against the dollar, while the shilling in Kenya, the naira in …

The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global body representing exchanges and clearing houses, has unveiled its new Exchange Manifesto. The declaration seeks to highlight and reinforce the vital role …

Champion Breweries Plc, a subsidiary of enJOYcorp and member of the EverCorp family, has signed an agreement to acquire the Bullet brand, an alcoholic and energy beverage, in a deal …