World Bank Raises Africa’s 2025 Growth Forecast to 3.8%
07/10/2025The World Bank has raised its growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa in 2025 to 3.8 per cent, up from 3.5 per cent in April, signalling cautious optimism across a region.
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Kenya’s New Wealth & Infra Funds: A Path Out of Debt or a Risky Gamble?
07/10/2025Kenyan President William Ruto has unveiled plans to establish a sovereign wealth fund alongside an infrastructure fund, a move aimed at attracting investment into critical sectors while steering the country.
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Africa Development
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Ethiopia’s Industrial Growth Accelerates with Dangote’s $2.5B Fertiliser Plant
06/10/2025When Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, broke ground for a $2.5 billion fertiliser plant in Gode, Ethiopia, it wasn’t just another business announcement — it was a statement about the.
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Africa's Automotive Industry
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Why South Africa’s Car Market Is Roaring Back in 2025
06/10/2025South Africa’s new-vehicle market in 2025 has moved decisively from recovery to expansion, with domestic sales now tracking to surpass pre-pandemic levels for the first time since 2019. Industry bodies.
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Africa Sports Development
E1 World Championship
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E1 World Championship Debuts in Lagos as Team Brazil Triumphs
06/10/2025The E1 World Championship, the first all-electric powerboat racing series, took to the waters of Lagos from 4–5 October 2025, marking a defining moment in its global expansion. More than.
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Waiting on AGOA: How Currency Markets Brace for Trade Shock in Africa
03/10/2025Global markets often react to policy decisions long before their full economic effects are felt. For many African economies, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has functioned for a.
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African History
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Dr. Ken Giami and Africa’s Unfolding Story
02/10/2025I still remember the first time I met Dr. Ken Giami. It was a quiet evening years ago, and our conversation turned naturally to the future of Africa. At a.
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Africa Development
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Ethiopia’s $10 Billion Investment in Bishoftu Airport
02/10/2025Anyone who has passed through Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport knows the scene: shoulder-to-shoulder crowds, long security lines, and departure halls struggling under the weight of success. Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s.
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South Africa Economy
South Africa’s Manufacturing Recovers as PMI Hits Year’s High
02/10/2025South Africa’s manufacturing sector showed renewed signs of strength in September, with the seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to 52.2 points from 49.5 in August. This marked.
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Education Leadership
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Africa’s Untapped Billions: Why Books Could Be the Next Big Industry
01/10/2025Step into the McMillan Memorial Library in Nairobi and you encounter bookshelves and a metaphor for Africa’s greatest missed opportunity. For over 90 years, this landmark has stood as a.
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