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From Raw Materials to Finished Products: Africa’s Push for Local Value Addition

Africa is increasingly confronting one of the continent’s most persistent economic challenges: how to move beyond exporting raw materials and capture more of the value created from its natural resources..

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Africa’s Mineral Advantage: Building Regional Processing and Manufacturing Capacity

Africa stands at a defining economic moment. Though home to roughly 30% of the world’s critical minerals, including cobalt, lithium, manganese, graphite and rare earths, the continent still largely exports.

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Dangote IPO 2026: Africa’s Largest Listing Transforms Nigerian Markets

Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Africa’s largest and most ambitious energy project, is set to launch a $5 billion Initial Public Offering (IPO) in October 2026 on the Nigerian Exchange. This.

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Zimbabwe’s Blueberry Boom: High-Value Agriculture Opening New Export Markets

Zimbabwe is quietly building one of Africa’s most promising agricultural export stories. Once a relatively small player in the global blueberry market, the country has rapidly expanded production and is.

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Cedi Appreciation: Lessons for Africa’s Economic Recovery and Stability

The cedi’s recent appreciation against the dollar represents a meaningful milestone, one that could influence broader perceptions of African economic resilience and investment attractiveness. As the cedi moves towards 11.00.

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South Africa’s Tourism Revival: Rising Visitor Numbers Fuel Economic Growth

South Africa’s tourism sector is entering a stronger phase of recovery, with rising visitor numbers pointing to renewed confidence in one of the country’s most important service industries. The country.

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Upstream Nigeria 2026: Securing Africa’s Energy Independence

Envision a nation where oil transcends its role as a mere commodity, becoming a dynamic engine for national stability, regional influence, and lasting economic transformation. Nigeria is turning this vision.

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Africa’s Data Economy: Building the Infrastructure for an AI-Powered Future

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming one of the defining technologies of the global economy, with countries investing heavily in computing power, data centres, connectivity and digital skills. For Africa, the.

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Africa Public Finance: Building Lasting Economic Resilience

Africa is seeking to turn a decade of steady growth into lasting economic resilience. Across the continent, a new emphasis on transparency is taking hold, exemplified by Senegal’s decision to.

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The Conservation Engine: How Rwanda Turned Endangered Species into Economic Capital

What if the world’s most endangered animals could become a nation’s most valuable economic asset through protection rather than exploitation?   For decades, governments across Africa have wrestled with a.

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