A new concept car from Caterpillar Inc. has drawn interest from tech and construction enthusiasts all over the world in recent months. The company is famous for making some of the toughest construction tools. They just showed off a smart pickup truck concept that is perfect for tough industrial job sites. The concept car has […]
Claude Kameni is a fashion designer from Cameroon who makes expensive clothes that are inspired by African culture. She hasn’t released a “2026 collection” yet, but she has been working on a prom couture raffle that was announced in early 2026. The winners will be chosen by February 7. These unique items are made for […]
A senior minister stated on Sunday that South Africa is more than willing to work with the CII India Business Forum (IBF) and appropriate local ministries to expand bilateral collaboration. He praised Indian enterprises for helping the country’s growth trajectory. South Africa has proposed forming a joint task force between the IBF and appropriate local […]
Tanzania has signed a framework deal with Equinor of Norway and Shell of the United Kingdom, bringing them one step closer to breaking ground on a $30 billion liquefied natural gas export project (LNG). The agreement that was made public on Saturday calls for a final investment decision to be made by 2025 and for […]
Disrupt Africa’s datasets, skills, and networks are used in the South African Startup Ecosystem Study 2022, the company’s 17th publication and second country-focused report, to detail what startups are doing in the country, who is investing, and who is providing ecosystem support. It also contains the whole list of startups studied for the report. The […]
Dr. Dare Arokoyo, until recently associate professor and provost of the School of Continuing Education at the Houndegbe North American University in Benin Republic, has written two books, or more appropriately, language communication manuals, for ECOWAS and AfCFTA business travellers and French Companion for African Economic Community. Both publications were created with the goal of […]
It should come as no surprise that buying a home is a lengthy process because it is one of the most substantial expenditures you will ever make. While it may appear intimidating at first, you won’t be venturing into unknown ground. The path is well-marked, and skilled consultants are available to assist you along the […]
A stampede killed more than 30 people in southern Nigeria on Saturday during a crowded church charity function where food was being distributed. After the disaster in Port Harcourt, in southern Rivers State, when people tried to push their way into the event, shoes and slippers were spread on the ground, according to police and […]
Following a long-awaited official declaration on the issue, Gambian civil society organizations have called on authorities to bring former dictator Yahya Jammeh to justice. The government has until May 25th to make a decision on the recommendations made six months ago by a commission that probed the former dictator. A total of between 240 and […]
President Hakainde Hichilema has praised China for agreeing to participate in the IMF’s Zambia debt restructuring process and joining other creditors. During a press conference at the Statehouse in Lusaka on Monday, Hichilema stated that the government will be unable to achieve sustainable economic progress with the current debt levels. He said he was proud […]
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has opened a $2.5 billion fertilizer plant with the goal of contributing to global supplies amid the impact of rising prices in the aftermath of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. When the Dangote Fertilizer Plant was opened in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, on Tuesday, the country’s leader said that the country “stands to […]
Kenya has been accepted for a $750 million loan from the World Bank to help finance its budget until 2022. Kenya would have to make the changes in its public procurement procedures that were meant to cut down on corruption as a condition for getting the money. According to the World Bank, Kenya should build […]
Somalia -Somalia missed the deadline for holding elections for the Lower House of Parliament on Tuesday (15 March), causing yet another delay in the election process that was supposed to result in the appointment of a new President, which had been expected for more than a year. There had been no news from the Somali […]
Kenya – Kenyan workers who are working in power generation have threatened to strike after it was announced that as many as 2,000 staff or 20% of the company’s workforce will be laid off. They are protesting against Kenya Power’s plan which has been decided upon as the company wants to cut the cost so […]
An African fintech company flutterwave has raised $250 million in a series D round recently which has tripled the company’s valuation and taken the total value at $3 billion in just one year of its run. The headquarters of the business is in San Francisco but the business is based out of Lagos. Last year […]
Nigeria is one of the African countries which is moving in the correct direction when it comes to development and progress. But despite hard attempts, the government is failing to establish successful businesses and that is causing a huge loss to the investors, taking the country further down in the parameter of ease of doing […]
It is not more hidden that Tunisia is not just suffering politically but having a toss on economic grounds as well. The International Monetary Fund highlighted the weak economic planning of the country recently saying that the African nation needs deep economic reforms to sustain things further. The concern was generated by the outgoing IMF […]
South Africa – South Africa’s Department of Employment has proposed a new target of minimum wage in the country in 2022. The National Minimum Wage Commission is responsible for assessing and reviewing the minimum wage annually, under National Minimum Wage (NMW) Act. After that, the minister of Employment and Labour, Thulas Nxesi, determines whether an […]
Africa – The Central African Republic’s Kapou village has a reputation for producing significant quantities of palm wine. This activity has been the main source of revenue for young and old for decades. Philemon owns and exploits a number of palm trees. Some were passed down from his father, who introduced him to the sport […]
South Africa -Cryptocurrencies have opened up the market of investors for their diverse and accessible nature. And for this very reason, they have raised the scope of scrutiny by governments and regulators. South Africa’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures were recently assessed in a report by National Treasury. The report was compiled through collaboration […]