African economy news and analysis: GDP, inflation, interest rates, currencies, trade and the policies driving growth across the continent.
Rwanda has taken another big step in its push to become one of Africa’s top technology and digital finance centres. The East African country has officially launched a new National …
Shiga Digital, a blockchain-based fintech company, has introduced its brand-new mobile apps for Android and iOS users, a move aimed at making digital financial services easier for businesses and individuals …
The South African government has begun putting together a comprehensive response plan to deal with the growing uncertainty caused by the possible collapse of trade talks with the United States. …
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) is facing heavy criticism from state governments after it drastically cut power supply to MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL), leaving parts of Enugu State …
The Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has called on Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) companies that exited Nigeria in recent years to return, as the country pushes for …
Governments across Africa could save up to $150 billion (about ₦226 trillion) annually by adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) in public service delivery, according to Mr. Harun Katusya, a senior consulting …
Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui has declared that Kenya is now leading the charge in Africa’s digital transformation, citing strong gains in internet connectivity, digital innovation, and a shift away …
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has given a major financial boost to Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) by approving a $1.35 billion loan facility to support its massive refinery project. This …
The Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr. Kamar Bakrin, has urged members of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) and other potential investors to take …
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has awarded a total of $220,000 in cash prizes to some of Nigeria’s most promising startups during the third edition of its flagship innovation …
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