Nigeria Redefines Banking Inclusion With Transaction Cost Cuts
30/04/2026It is rare for an ATM card fee adjustment to signal a broader transformation of a financial system, but Nigeria’s latest banking reforms appear to do exactly that. Behind the.
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Oil & Gas
Nigeria Reaches Five-Year Crude High Through Structural Reforms
29/04/2026Nigeria’s rise to 1.71 million barrels per day is more than a production milestone; it signals a major shift in the country’s energy strategy. Beyond the headline figure lies a.
Economy
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Trade and Investment
Mozambique Tests China’s Integrated Development Model for Africa
27/04/2026Mozambique is entering a pivotal phase in its economic development, moving beyond its traditional role as an exporter of raw materials toward a more ambitious model centred on industrialisation. This.
Energy Transition Africa
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Infrastructure & Investment
Nigeria Building Eight Renewable Energy Factories
23/04/2026Once defined by oil, Nigeria is steadily repositioning itself as a rising force in clean energy production. In 2025, the country announced a $425 million investment to establish eight renewable.
Banking
Economy
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Capitec Proves Inclusion Drives Banking Profitability
22/04/2026Capitec Bank is reshaping the structure of African banking. Its latest results, a 23% profit increase, headline earnings of R16.8 billion, and a client base exceeding 26 million, demonstrate that.
Economy
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Trade and Investment
GEPA Leads Ghana’s Industrial Export Transformation
20/04/2026Ghana’s export economy is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation. In 2025, the country made a decisive shift from exporting raw cocoa beans to producing and exporting higher-value cocoa products.
Global Energy Security
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Oil & Gas
US-Iran Tensions Push North Africa as New Oil Powerhouse
17/04/2026Rising tensions between the United States and Iran are once again disrupting global energy markets, threatening the stability of the Strait of Hormuz, a route that carries nearly 20 percent.
Economy
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World Bank Outlook 2026
Uganda’s €2.7 Billion Railway Revival Gains Momentum
16/04/2026Uganda’s move to engage Citibank for the structuring of €2.7 billion in railway financing marks a transition from long term planning to active project execution. For the landlocked country, rail.
Africa Development
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Trade and Investment
AfCFTA Reshaping Africa’s Leadership Priorities
15/04/2026Africa is not merely trading more within itself; it is fundamentally redesigning how leadership operates across the continent. What began as a trade agreement is now evolving into a governance.
Economy
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Oil & Gas
Namibia: From Mineral Exporter to Future Oil Powerhouse
14/04/2026What began as a series of early deepwater oil discoveries off the coast of Namibia in 2022 has evolved into a full-scale strategic energy shift. These discoveries have triggered a.