How Millennials Are Changing the Investment Game in South Africa?

Investing in South Africa has traditionally been a domain dominated by older generations, reliant on conventional financial advisors, banks, and conservative strategies. Yet, over the past decade, a new wave of investors has begun to reshape the...

2025: NIA hold Africa’s largest architecture, building exposition November

The Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) has revealed plans to hold Africa’s Largest Architecture, and Building Exposition from November 25th – 28th, 2025 at the new NIA Architectural Village, Idu District, Abuja. The event will showcase...

Moroccan Startup Partners with Government to Digitize 50K Local Shops by 2030

Rabat — Morocco is moving towards digitizing its local shops sector, as the government has signed a partnership with tech startup z.systems. The deal, signed in Sale on Tuesday, aims to transform tens of thousands of neighborhood shops across the...

Morocco’s Trade Deficit Jumps 15.5% in First Eight Months of 2025

Rabat — Morocco’s trade deficit climbed to nearly MAD 225.9 billion ($24.841 billion) during the first eight months of 2025, marking a 15.5% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the country’s Foreign Exchange Office. The...

Morocco Opens Fifth Power-to-X Summit in Marrakech

Marrakech – Marrakech hosted the opening of the Fifth World Power-to-X Summit on October 1, bringing together 2,000 attendees from 40 countries and 125 speakers to address what organizers termed the global “hydrogen gap” between ambition and...

African Energy Week 2025 Opens in Cape Town

Wed 01 Oct 2025 | 02:54 PM African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 opened Sunday in Cape Town, bringing together energy ministers, OPEC delegates, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss investment, energy security, and Africa’s role in the global...

Bolt Rolls Out Rider Photo in South Africa to Upgrade Safety

Bolt has announced the rollout of Rider Profile Photo in South Africa, a new safety feature designed to strengthen trust, improve driver confidence, and enhance customer experience. Bolt will ask riders to take a selfie and add it to their Bolt...

Nigeria must endure short-term pain for long-term growth — Afreximbank Economist, Kale

Dr. Yemi Kale, former Statistician-General of Nigeria and current Chief Economist at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has urged the federal government to remain committed to ongoing structural reforms, even as households continue to...

1966 Military Coup Was Nigeria’s Worst National Tragedy — Joe Abah

As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Day anniversary, governance expert and lawyer Joe Abah has described the 1966 military coup as the nation's most devastating setback, arguing it halted a golden era of regional prosperity and innovation that...

Workshop that Aims to Eliminate Mercury-added Skin Lightening Products Underway in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa, October 1, 2025 (ENA)— A Global Environment Facility (GEF) workshop aimed at eliminating mercury-added skin lightening products was launched in Addis Ababa today. Opening the workshop, Environmental Protection Authority...

African exports under threat as US trade deal lapses

Analysts are warning of devastating job losses in Africa’s export industries, including textile and garment manufacturing, following the expiry of a US trade deal yesterday. The 25-year African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which enabled...

Nigeria News26 minutes ago 1966 Coup Was The Greatest Tragedy That Ever Befell Nigeria – Joe Abah A lawyer, Joe Abah, has described the 1996 military coup as the greatest tragedy that ever befell Nigeria as a nation. He lamented that the coup...

He lamented that the coup led to the collapse of a functioning and thriving regional system of government in the country. Speaking on Wednesday on the theme, “Rebuilding Our Nation”, at The Platform Nigeria, an Independence Day event hosted by...

Visa Study Finds 76% of Moroccans Trust Digital Payments as Security Awareness Rises

Mohammedia – Digital payments are becoming a normal part of life in Morocco, with consumers showing both confidence and caution. According to the latest Stay Secure study from Visa, 97% of Moroccans say they now take active steps to secure their...

Nigeria captured CFA41.4 bn of Cameroon’s informal cocoa exports in 2024

(Business in Cameroon) - Cameroon’s informal trade with neighboring countries generated CFA214.98 billion in export revenues in 2024, up 3.8% from 2023, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS). The performance, however,...

New township consumer report highlights price sensitivity and local preference in brand choices

In a market defined by its unique cultural nuances and economic challenges, the latest findings from the 2025 Township CX Report signal a significant shift in consumer behaviour among South Africa’s township residents. According to this...

Rite Foods Preaches Support as Nigeria Marks  65th Independence

Mary Nnah Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading food and beverage company, is adopting the theme “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation” as the country celebrates its 65th Independence anniversary. This theme highlights the...

Kenya begins construction of global commerce center to boost trade with China

NAIROBI, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday launched the construction of the five-billion-shillings (about 38.7 million U.S. dollars) China-Kenya International Commerce Center, a project designed to strengthen...

Kenya Police FC land Sh25M Co-operative Bank sponsorship deal

Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat with Interior PS Raymond Omollo and Cooperative Bank's Retail and Business Banking Director Samuel Birech/HANDOUT Kenyan champions Police FC are marching into a new season with pockets lined by a Sh25 million...

Nigerian man to face 20 year jail term over inheritance fraud in U.S.

A Nigerian national was extradited from Poland to face federal charges in the United States over an elaborate inheritance fraud scheme targeting elderly Americans, authorities said Monday. Tochuwku Albert Nnebocha, 43, appeared in federal court in...

Nigeria’s current account surplus jumps to $5.28 billion in Q2 2025 – CBN 

Nigeria’s current account surplus surged to $5.28 billion in the second quarter of 2025, up from $2.85 billion in Q1, reflecting stronger external sector resilience and improved foreign exchange inflows. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) disclosed...