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BYD to Triple Dealerships in South Africa by 2025 Amid Surging EV Demand

BYD to Triple Dealerships in South Africa by 2025 Amid Surging EV Demand

(3 Minutes Read) Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD is ramping up its presence in South Africa, aiming to nearly triple its number of dealerships...
Financial Secrecy Index (FSI), published by the UK-based Tax Justice Network

Morocco Ranks 63rd Globally in 2025 Financial Secrecy Index, Shows Strength in Corporate Transparency

(3 Minutes Read) Morocco has been ranked 63rd out of 141 jurisdictions in the 2025 Financial Secrecy Index (FSI), published by the UK-based Tax Justice...
IMF Begins Crucial Review of Zimbabwe's Economic Reforms Amid High-Stakes Mission

IMF Begins Crucial Review of Zimbabwe’s Economic Reforms Amid High-Stakes Mission

(2 Minutes Read) A senior delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has begun technical discussions with Zimbabwe's government to assess progress under the Staff...
Nigeria Faces Higer Ram Prices During Festival Season

Nigeria Faces Higer Ram Prices During Festival Season

(3 Minutes Read)  The traditional ram market in Kara, Ogun State, typically a vibrant hub of activity, is facing an unprecedented slowdown; ram prices have doubled...
Zambia is mourning the death of former President Edgar Lungu, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 68. He made significant contributions to toning up the infrastructure sector in the Southern African country. However, the financial profligacy that followed due to high spending cost him re-election.

Zambia’s Former President Edgar Lungu Dies

(2 Minutes Read) Lungu served as Zambia’s sixth president from 2015 to 2021, a period marked by major infrastructure projects but also rising debt and...
comprehensive legislation to govern artificial intelligence and digital safety, including a Draft Artificial Intelligence Bill

Namibia Moves to Regulate AI with Draft Laws and National Strategy

(3 Minutes Read) Namibia is advancing comprehensive legislation to govern artificial intelligence and digital safety, including a Draft Artificial Intelligence Bill, a Data Protection Bill,...
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and President of the Dangote Group, delivered a powerful address at the Gates Foundation’s Goalkeepers event held recently in Nigeria, underscoring the transformative impact of strategic domestic investment and cross-sector partnerships on the country’s economic and developmental trajectory.

Nigeria’s Cement Revolution: Dangote Highlights Nation’s Shift from Importer to Africa’s Leading Exporter

(3 Minutes Read)  Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and President of the Dangote Group, delivered a powerful address at the Gates Foundation’s Goalkeepers event held...
Data Tariff Hike Triggers Drop in Internet Usage Amid Nigeria’s Economic Crunch

Data Tariff Hike Triggers Drop in Internet Usage Amid Nigeria’s Economic Crunch

(3 Minutes Read) Recent figures released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) show that national internet consumption declined from 1,000,930.60 terabytes in January to 983,283.43...
Urgent Investment in Local Vaccine and Medicine Production: President Joao Lourenço Calls for Health Sovereignty at AU Cholera Summit

Urgent Investment in Local Vaccine and Medicine Production: President Joao Lourenço Calls for Health...

(3 Minutes Read) At an emergency African Union (AU) summit convened to address the escalating cholera crisis across the continent, Angolan President Joao Lourenço delivered...
Nigeria Targets Dairy Self-Sufficiency with Danish Cattle and Genetic Reforms: Minister Unveils Ambitious Strategy to Double Milk Production

Nigeria Targets Dairy Self-Sufficiency with Danish Cattle and Genetic Reforms: Minister Unveils Ambitious Strategy...

(3 Minutes Read) In a bold move to reduce Nigeria’s staggering USD 1.5 billion annual dairy import bill, Livestock Minister Idi Maiha has launched a...

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