Mubadala, Saudi Investors and IFC Invest $50 Million in Egypt’s Breadfast
CAIRO, Feb 16 – Egyptian e-commerce platform Breadfast has secured 50 million dollars in a…
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Africa’s Electricity Financing Gap Emerges as the Continent’s Most Critical Economic Constraint
LAGOS, Feb 16 - Africa’s long term economic transformation may ultimately depend not on theoretical access to capital, but on…
African Malaria Cases Could Exceed 400 Million Without Urgent Investment, AU warns
ADDIS ABABA, Feb 14 – African Union leaders have warned that malaria could surge to more than 400 million cases…
China Announces Zero Tariff on Imports from 53 African Nations Starting May 2026
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 14 - China will introduce zero tariff treatment for imports from 53 African countries with which it maintains…
Kenya Launches BiasharaLink and Deal House to Connect Businesses Across Borders
Addis Ababa, Feb 13 - Kenya has unveiled two digital platforms, BiasharaLink and Deal House, designed to strengthen cross‑border trade…
South Africa Moves Ahead With Independent Transmission Entity for Eskom
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 13 - South Africa will proceed with plans to separate its power utility Eskom and establish an independent…
Namibia Uranium Output Set to Rise as Paladin, Bannerman Advance Projects
WINDHOEK, Feb 13 - Australian uranium producers operating in Namibia are accelerating production plans as global uranium prices remain elevated…
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Africa’s Electricity Financing Gap Emerges as the Continent’s Most Critical Economic Constraint
LAGOS, Feb 16 – Africa’s long term economic transformation may ultimately depend not on theoretical…
Nigeria’s Capital Importation Rises to $6.01 Billion in Q3 2025, NBS Reports
ABUJA, Feb 16 – Nigeria’s total capital importation rose to $6.01 billion in the third…
Banque Pictet Establishes South Africa Office to Capture Africa’s Growing Wealth Market
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 16 – Swiss multinational private bank and financial services company Banque Pictet &…
South African Rand Gains Ahead of Jobs Data as Investors Assess Economic Outlook
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 16 – The South African rand strengthened in early Monday trading as investors…
African Malaria Cases Could Exceed 400 Million Without Urgent Investment, AU warns
ADDIS ABABA, Feb 14 – African Union leaders have warned that malaria could surge to…
Burundi’s Ndayishimiye Elected African Union Chairperson for 2026
ADDIS ABABA, Feb 14 – Burundi’s President, Évariste Ndayishimiye has been elected Chairperson of the…
China Announces Zero Tariff on Imports from 53 African Nations Starting May 2026
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 14 – China will introduce zero tariff treatment for imports from 53 African…
African Startups Raise $1.8 Billion in Debt Funding as Equity Investment Slows
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 13 – African startups sharply increased their use of debt financing in 2025,…
Nigeria’s Bank of Industry Records ₦636 Billion Disbursement in 2025, Sets New Benchmark
LAGOS, Feb 13 – The Bank of Industry recorded its strongest annual financing performance in…