DoorDash Launches Zesty, an AI Powered Social App for Restaurant Discovery
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 17 – DoorDash has rolled out Zesty, a new artificial intelligence powered social discovery…
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U.S. House Approves AGOA Extension as South Africa’s Eligibility Comes Under Scrutiny
LAGOS, Jan 14 - The United States House of Representatives has approved a three-year extension of the African Growth and…
Nigeria, UAE Seal CEPA to Open Markets, Cut Tariffs and Accelerate Investment Flows
ABU DHABI, Jan 14 - Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates have formally signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, marking…
Angola Extends JPMorgan Debt Facility With $500 Million Boost
LUANDA, Jan 13 - Angola has secured access to an additional $500 million in financing after extending an existing $1…
Terra Industries Signals the Rise of Africa’s Homegrown Defense Technology Sector
ABUJA, Jan 13 - Africa’s security landscape is undergoing a quiet but consequential shift. For decades, the continent’s defense and…
South African Rand Slips as Traders Lock In Gains After Gold-Fueled Rally
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 13 - The South African rand weakened in early trade on Tuesday as investors booked profits after the…
Ghana Pays Down $1.47 Billion Energy Arrears to Stabilize Power Sector
ACCRA, Jan 13 - Ghana has paid $1.47 billion to clear long standing debts in its energy sector, a move…
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AfDB Raises $11 Billion for African Development Fund
LAGOS, Dec 17 – The African Development Bank said on Tuesday it had raised $11 billion for…
Kenya Signs $311 Million Power Transmission Deal With Africa50, PowerGrid of India
Kenya has signed a $311 million deal with Africa50 and PowerGrid Corporation of India to build high-voltage…
South Africa Ramps Up Coal Exports to Israel After Colombia Ban
South African coal shipments to Israel have surged after Colombia imposed a total ban on exports, reshaping…
Kenya Approves Infrastructure and Sovereign Wealth Funds to Ease Debt Pressure
NAIROBI, Dec 16 – Kenya’s cabinet has approved the establishment of an infrastructure fund and a sovereign…
Nigeria’s Inflation Eases for Eighth Straight Month in November
ABUJA, Dec 16 – Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased for an eighth consecutive month in November, driven…
Dangote Escalates Dispute With Nigerian Regulator, Calls for Corruption Probe
LAGOS, Dec 16 – Nigeria’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has escalated his dispute with petroleum regulators, accusing…
South African Rand Gains as Gold Prices Rise and Investors Eye Year-End Data
JOHANNESBURG, Dec 16 – The South African rand gained in early trade on Monday, supported by firmer…
Egypt, Qatar’s Al Mana Holding Sign $200 Million Sustainable Aviation Fuel Deal
CAIRO, Dec 15 – Egypt has signed a contract with Qatar’s Al Mana Holding for a first-phase…
Nigeria Issues Gas-Flaring Permits, Targets $2 Billion Investment and 3GW Power Potential
ABUJA, Dec 15 – Nigeria has issued permits to 28 companies under the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation…