Senegal’s gold exports powered a sharp improvement in the country’s external trade position in 2025, cutting the deficit by more than half despite sustained import pressure. New data from the National Agency of Statistics and Demography show the West African…
China has strengthened its dominance in Africa’s energy sector, committing massive funding across the continent over the last two decades. From oil production to power generation and electricity transmission, Chinese financing continues to reshape Africa’s energy landscape. According CVC to…
Africa’s richest families continue to dominate key industries in 2026. These powerful dynasties combine legacy wealth with modern investment strategies. As a result, they drive economic growth, create jobs, and expand infrastructure across the continent. From Nigeria’s industrial giants to…
Tanzania has scored a major trade breakthrough after China approved 408 Tanzanian agricultural companies to export produce to one of the world’s largest and most competitive markets. The Ministry of Agriculture confirmed the development after successfully registering the firms under…
Africa’s ambition for a borderless single market cannot succeed without peace, security, and political stability. This was the central message delivered by renowned Pan-African scholar Professor P.L.O. Lumumba at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD) 2026, where leaders gathered to discuss economic integration across…
The Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) has released its 2025 Annual Report, capturing a year defined by expansion, stronger partnerships, and rising confidence in Africa as a strategic growth destination. More than a document, the report reads like a map of…
Africa’s Energy Transition Opportunity By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber Africa stands at the center of a global debate it did not start, yet one it cannot escape. Across international climate forums, the chant is familiar: net zero,…
Gold did more than glitter on Monday morning. It pulled the South African rand to its strongest posture in more than three years and rewrote the mood across markets, courtrooms, classrooms, and online shopping carts. As traders opened the week,…
South Africa is once again standing at a familiar and dangerous crossroads, where leadership decisions made today could determine whether its industrial economy survives or slips further into decline. The warning comes not from political opposition or market speculation, but…
Steven Bartlett has built a reputation as one of the most influential voices in modern entrepreneurship. As the founder and host of the globally acclaimed The Diary of a CEO podcast, and a co-founder of companies operating at the intersection of media,…