South Africa’s currency, the rand, remained largely stable on Thursday despite political tension triggered by a controversial encounter between President Cyril Ramaphosa and U.S. President Donald Trump, which took the …
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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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Starlink Faces Internet Speed Challenges in Kenya as Competition Grows
Elon Musk’s internet company, Starlink, is currently facing serious challenges in Kenya, just less than two years after launching operations in the country. Starlink, which uses satellites to deliver internet, …
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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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Land Banking: The Silent Wealth Builder in Emerging Africa Markets
One strategy quietly outperforms many others for patient investors: land banking. Unlike the hustle and bustle of developing properties or the immediate gratification of short-term flips, land banking is a …
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Short-Term Rentals vs. Long-Term Rentals: What’s More Profitable in 2025?
The perennial question of whether to opt for short-term (like Airbnb and corporate lets) or long-term (traditional residential leases) rentals is more nuanced than ever. Both strategies offer distinct advantages …
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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 …
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Nestle, 30 Others Lift NGX as Market Gains N21bn Amid CBN Rate Hold
Trading at the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) closed on a positive note on Tuesday, as gains in 31 stocks, led by Nestle Nigeria Plc, added ₦21 billion to the market …
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Lagos, MAA Partner to Host 2025 African Marketing Tech & E-commerce Conference
The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with Marketing Analytics Africa (MAA), has announced plans to host the 2025 African Marketing Technology & E-commerce Conference (AMTEC), a major continental gathering aimed …
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Fidson Hits ₦44.64bn Market Capitalisation, Celebrates 30 Years with Record Growth
Fidson Healthcare Plc has reached a major milestone in its 30th anniversary year, hitting a market capitalisation of N44.64 billion as of April 2025. The indigenous pharmaceutical manufacturer also reported …