The financial technology industry, commonly known as fintech, emerged in its current form in the late 1990s and early 2000s. However, the roots of fintech can be traced back to …
The Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, Lesetja Kganyago, has raised concerns that the tariffs imposed by former United States President Donald Trump on South African goods could lead …
South Africa is staring at a potential economic setback as new United States tariffs could see exports to the US fall by as much as $2.3 billion annually. This is …
The $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seaport is looking to more than double its cargo handling operations by the end of 2025, aiming for 500,000 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) after processing …
Plans are in top gear for the 12th edition of Propak West Africa, one of the region’s largest exhibitions and conferences focused on packaging, plastics, printing and processing industries. The …
Mobile technology is changing how Nigerians interact with the financial market, especially in the fast-growing area of foreign exchange trading, also known as forex. With a population of over 220 …
Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has concluded plans to construct major fuel storage tanks in Walvis Bay, Namibia, as part of its move to expand refined fuel supply to Southern Africa. …
The Nigerian petroleum downstream sector is set to witness another major milestone as Backbone Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (BINL) has announced plans to construct a $15 billion refinery with a capacity …
The rising cost of transporting goods across West Africa is putting pressure on Nigerian exporters and casting doubt on the feasibility of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. …
The Zimbabwean government has officially restructured the Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA), giving it a new mandate as the country’s central food security agency. Under the new plan, ARDA …