Ethiopia has broken ground on one of the continent’s biggest and best aviation projects, a $12.5 billion mega-airport in the vicinity of a small town called Bishoftu, located southeast of Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia. The new project is set to make Ethiopian Airlines the owner of Africa’s biggest airport. Being unveiled in […]
Mobile money has turned into the main money rail across parts of Africa. The shift looks simple on the surface, but it is big: How Mobile Money Became More Powerful Than Banks in Parts of Africa is now a real business story, not a slogan. Telecom-led wallets, agent points, and quick transfers have reached markets […]
A Bahraini entrepreneur has announced the opening of a new smart cities management firm to transform the way modern cities work and develop. The company that has been created aims at providing holistic digital solutions that improve mobility, infrastructure effectiveness and experiences among citizens. The firm is a total ecosystem that integrates technology, automation and […]
Africa’s pull is straightforward. Expanding cities need power, housing, transport, and data networks, so capital follows. Critical minerals and energy reserves add another magnet, tied to batteries, electronics, and defence supply chains. Sea lanes near the Red Sea, the Gulf of Guinea, and the Indian Ocean keep strategic planners focused. Deals are business, and also […]
The digital economy in Africa is growing at a speed that has not been seen before in history. This is demonstrated by the rapid development of online banking platforms, online shopping platforms, and online provision of public services. The World Bank shows that Africa’s digital economy is on track to contribute over $180 billion to […]
Africa is fast becoming one of the most potential destination points of entrepreneurs and international investors in the world. The continent has a young populace, a growing middle class, a digital revolution, and plenty of natural resources, making available various opportunities of sustainable development. African governments are enhancing the ease of doing business, investing in […]
The year 2026 is becoming a critical year of Africa, as it will experience economic reforms, elections, and changing international relations at the same time. Governments around the continent are trying to juggle the demand of people to be employed and the cost of living to go down with the necessity of reducing the debt […]
The United States and Ivory Coast have signed a new health agreement that sets out a multi-year funding commitment totalling $480 million. The pact is framed as a partnership with specific targets, reporting expectations, and a push toward measurable outcomes. Officials involved described the agreement as a practical reset in how health assistance is structured. […]
2026 is not merely any new year in the calendar, but it may be a turning point in the way countries develop, commerce, and safeguard employment. In the case of Africa, the pay is particularly high. Debt is increasing, there are climate shocks, technological upheaval, and the global dynamics of power all coming together simultaneously. […]
In a humid coastal stretch near Lagos, trucks still crawl through narrow links and rough edges. And that daily grind sits behind a big headline now. Nigeria secures USD 1.26 billion financing for Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, a major funding step tied to a key section of the planned coastal road. The deal signals serious money […]
At JKIA, cold-room doors shut with a dull thud and the air turns sharp, almost metallic. Inside, cartons labelled Apple mango consignment move fast, no drama, just work. Kenya has shipped its first Apple mango consignment to the UK, opening a premium export market that exporters have chased for years. The move puts Kenya Apple […]
The deal centres on development-stage funding for an industrial-scale green ammonia plan linked to Namibia’s coastal corridor, with related momentum building in South Africa’s hydrogen pipeline. In plain terms, this is not “plant construction money” yet. It is money meant for the messy middle: feasibility checks, early engineering work, permits, grid and port studies, and […]
The shop opens, fans whirr, and the street outside already sounds busy. A brand sits on the shelf, but people still ask, “Which one is good?” That small moment explains the advantages of advertising. In many cities across Africa, advertising in Africa shapes recall, trust, and footfall. It also pushes digital clicks and store visits […]
A cold conference room, a tight schedule, and folders that keep getting thicker. That is the mood around the UAE–EU Partnership for a Shared Future, now framed publicly as Bridging Continents: UAE EU Partnership for a Shared Future. The talk is serious, the stakes are higher, and the message stays consistent: diplomacy, stability, and shared […]
Morning boats leave a quiet Pacific inlet, diesel hum in the air, gulls loud and nosy. News travels fast there. The $24.5M Grant from Bezos Earth Fund to Launch First Cross-Border Marine Biosphere Reserve in Latin America sets a clear signal. A large, practical step. Not theory. And yes, it anchors the phrase many groups […]
Q3 GDP Growth Slips to 0.5% as South Africa’s Economy Slows Further: Africa newsroom update. Markets opened to a softer print as South Africa Q3 GDP edged up 0.5%. The headline says it cleanly. South Africa economic growth cooled, and the South Africa economy’s slow tag felt accurate on trading floors. Cool morning air in […]
The recent Foreign investment news in Congo showcases a recent surge of foreign investment in the mining, energy, and infrastructure sector. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has remained one of the key global supply chains as the world demands more and more cobalt, copper, and lithium. The increasing confidence of investors in the economic […]
Picture a late evening in Johannesburg, kettle whistling, phone buzzing, cart ready. E-commerce in South Africa feels routine now, yet small choices still matter. This news brief maps what consumers should know, plain and practical. Prices, payments, delivery, returns. E-commerce in South Africa, what consumers should know sits right here. Overview of the South African […]
The creation of the business plan is essential for the right product to attract the right investors when the start-ups in Africa are constantly moving. Venture capital and angel investment in the effort to scale up the work of these innovative ideas are sought by entrepreneurs across the continent. A plan that is well structured […]
Hot noon at Balogun, horns and heat. Cool printers in Abuja, calm voices on the line. E-commerce growth in Lagos vs Abuja starts in these small moments across Africa. Same apps, different streets. Sounds simple, never is. That’s how it reads today. Lagos Snapshot: Scale, Logistics Pressure, Customer Habits Lagos runs loud, crowded, quick. Evening […]