The Founder and Senior Partner of AB & David Africa, Dr. David Ofosu-Dorte, has urged the Ghanaian government to focus more on using local pension funds, rather than depending on …
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China Defends BRICS as AU Rallies Behind AfCFTA in Response to Trump’s Tariff Threat
Tensions are rising on the global economic stage as China has come out in defence of the BRICS alliance, saying the group is not seeking confrontation, following threats by former …
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Young Nigerians Drive Growth in $420m Sweet Wine Market as Tastes Evolve
Nigeria’s wine industry is experiencing a major shift, with sweet wines now dominating consumer preferences—thanks largely to younger Nigerians. The market, currently valued between $400 million and $420 million yearly, …
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Kenya Probes Multinational Shipping Firms Over Alleged Market
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has launched a major investigation into several multinational companies operating in the country’s shipping and logistics sector, following complaints by local industry groups. The …
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Trump Invites Five African Presidents to Washington, Snubs Nigeria
United States President Donald Trump is set to host the leaders of five African countries at the White House next week for high-level discussions on trade and investment, but Africa’s …
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Clarion Shipping Unveils Nigeria’s First Indigenous Containership
In a major step towards improving cargo movement within Nigeria and across West Africa, Clarion Shipping West Africa Limited has launched the country’s first indigenous containership, MV Ocean Dragon. The …
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India Sends Geologists to Zambia to Hunt for Copper
India has sent a team of its geologists to Zambia to look for copper and cobalt as part of its bigger plan to secure minerals needed for its clean energy …
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South Africa Seeks More Time to Finalize Trade Deal With U.S.
South Africa is requesting an extension from the United States government to allow more time for ongoing negotiations on a trade deal before a new U.S. tariff regime is set …
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Gambia’s Fishing Communities Cry Out as Foreign Trawlers and Factories Deplete Waters
Along the beautiful coastline of Gambia, a country known for its rich marine life and fishing tradition, local fishermen are now crying out for help. The sea, which has fed …
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Afreximbank VP Blames Poor Market Intelligence
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has warned that Africa’s failure to trade effectively within itself is due to poor market intelligence, weak connectivity, and the absence of structured trade platforms. …