Trade between African and GCC countries stands at $ 121 billion in 2023, double of what it was in 2016. This growth is witnessed due to the efforts of Gulf countries to shift their economies…
Nigeria to invest $5 billion in tech startups;…
Nigeria, a country in West Africa, aims to invest $5 billion in tech startups for the next four years. The Nigerian authorities have developed strategies for $5 billion in annual tech startup investments in order…
New Cannabis Laws Navigating Path Between Prosperity And…
New cannabis laws are being considered in South Africa, and there's a chance for people to share their thoughts on these laws. The people in charge of this, called the Portfolio Committee on Justice and…
Capitec CEO Calls For ‘Privatization’ To Boost African…
Capitec CEO, Gerrie Fourie, believes South Africa has potential despite its challenges. He thinks the government should cooperate more with the private sector to improve the country's situation. During a recent presentation, Fourie expressed optimism…
Spar’s Future Prediction After SAP Trouble, IT Chief’s…
The future of Spar Group Ltd is uncertain after experiencing $95 million software (SAP) trouble and the resignation of its IT chief Mark Huxtable. Spar (Spar Group Ltd.) is a major South African food and…
South African Farmers Losses Over 1 Billion Rand…
Massive fires have caused South African farmers to suffer losses exceeding 1 billion Rand in crops and livestock. These fires, which have ravaged parts of the Northern Cape, Free State, North West, and Limpopo since…
Will 2023 Break The Record Of Power Outages…
South Africa is dealing with a serious problem of frequent power outages, and it's getting worse. A recent report suggests that by mid-October, the total time without electricity in 2023 could be double what it…
Nigeria to boost economic ties with South Africa:…
Chief Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu, the current President of Nigeria, wants to establish stronger economic and diplomatic ties with South Africa. Nigeria and South Africa aim to build a good partnership in order to tackle…
NIFOR To Boost Palm Oil Production In Nigeria.…
Nigeria is set to increase its palm oil production through a new partnership between the Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR) and Luscei Investment Limited. Under the agreement, Luscei Investment will host NIFOR's Extension…
Why Did Insurance Index Drop 2.9% In The…
Last week on the Nigerian stock market, we saw some ups and downs in various sectors. The Insurance sector didn't do well last week. It was the biggest loser, dropping by 2.9 percent. This happened…
Tunisia: Kais Saied urges central bank to finance…
Kais Saied, the 7th President of Tunisia, has urged the central bank to finance the budget directly by buying state bonds, citing that the central bank is a public institution. On Friday, the President of…
Africa’s Biggest Supermarket Chains ‘Pick N Pay’ Founder…
Raymond Ackerman, the founder of Pick n Pay, one of South Africa's largest supermarket chains, has passed away at the age of 92. He and his wife Wendy started Pick n Pay in 1967 by…
President Directs Agencies To Recover CBN’s N1.1 Trillion…
President Bola Tinubu has given security agencies a critical mission of recovering a staggering N1.1 trillion in loans from beneficiaries of the Anchor Borrowers' Loan Scheme by September 18, 2023. The Anchor Borrowers' Loan Scheme,…
Why Did Paris Implement A Ban On Rented…
Paris has become one of the first European cities to ban rented electric scooters (e-scooters) following an overwhelming vote by residents in favor of the decision. In an April referendum, nearly 90% of voters supported…
PenCom To Take Regulatory Actions Against Employers
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has issued a directive to all Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) in Nigeria to establish branch offices in at least two states within each geo-political zone of the country. Additionally, PFAs…
Oil Companies Pay Influencers To Promote Their Fuel…
Oil companies are paying popular influencers on social media to promote their gasoline and fuel rewards programs. This has sparked backlash from climate-conscious fans who are concerned about the promotion of fossil fuels among young…
Nigeria Ranks 7th In Mobile Phone Usage, 11th…
Nigeria has been ranked seventh in the world for mobile phone usage and eleventh for internet reach, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This means that a lot of people in Nigeria use mobile…
Big Banks Enter Fintech Space, Risks For Top…
Nigeria's big banks are entering the financial technology (fintech) space, which is causing competition for existing fintech firms. The banks are making strategic investments in fintech businesses to secure their future. This move threatens the…
Nigerian Customs Service To Allow Quick Export of…
The Free Trade Zones (FTZs) Committee on Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) Operational Remodeling has recommended that the service allows the quick export of finished and processed commodities containing 100% local raw materials. This means that…
