- African trade is growing despite the obstacles
- Why global capital is betting big on Africa’s digital promise
- Kenya posts stronger-than-expected Q1 growth at 5.3% on manufacturing rebound, tourism boom
- China’s new investment rules are about guardrails, not closed doors
- Zanzibar optimistic economic growth will hit 7.5% on tourism boom
- Kenya defies economic shocks to post record $22 billion in tax collections
- Forget South Africa: East Africa now rules in banking industry returns
- Lamu over Tanga: The commercial calculus that cost Tanzania $20bn refinery
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Digital development is attracting new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to Africa. This as overall FDI into Africa is on the decline according to data…
Kenya’s economy grows 5.3% in first quarter, powered by manufacturing…
Dangote Group’s major refinery in East Africa needed deep-water berths…
A steadily rising demand for works from African artists is drawing global audiences at major…
The Nigerian government has taken various steps to address the persistent fuel shortages, including rehabilitating the country’s refineries, the establishment of new refineries, and promoting private sector investment in the downstream sector. However, progress has been slow, and the problem persists. However, the Dangote oil refinery’s boost to Nigeria’s oil refining capacity should help the government in its quest to address the persistent fuel shortages and end the energy sector crisis.
As we mark Africa Day today, our writer, Ken Mutuku, takes a deep dive into…
Tanzania is planning to attract over 2000 local and international investors to explore the vast…
Key staff in Eswatini and Zimbabwe have gained critical skills on how to harness Africa…
Standard Bank has developed the Africa Trade Barometer, a tool that blends qualitative and quantitative…
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