Libreville to Host 4th Africa Capital Markets Forum in 2025 Libreville, Gabon – From May 4 to 6, 2025, Libreville will transform into the epicenter of African finance as it hosts the 4th Africa Capital Markets Forum (ACMF). This high-profile event, organized by One Africa Forums in collaboration with theContinue Reading
South African Government Opens Applications for R500 Million Spaza Shop Support Fund The South African government has officially launched applications for the R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund (SSSF), targeting eligible small business owners in townships and rural areas. This initiative aims to strengthen local entrepreneurs and boost participation inContinue Reading
Algeria’s Oil Exports Decline in Early 2025 Amid OPEC+ Production Cuts Algeria’s hydrocarbon exports have seen a noticeable decline at the start of 2025, with both crude oil and refined products affected by OPEC+ production cuts. According to Energy Intelligence data, total exports fell by 4.5% in Q1 2025 comparedContinue Reading
Togo’s Business Reforms: A Comprehensive Overview Starting a Business Togo ranks 15th worldwide and 1st in Africa in the 2020 Doing Business “Starting a Business” index. The country continues its reform momentum with additional improvements to streamline business creation processes. Learn more Enforcing Contracts After previously ranking low in contractContinue Reading
The Hidden Costs of Sending Money Home: A Look into Malawi’s Remittance Rates Home » Business News » The Hidden Costs of Sending Money Home Malawi bets on diaspora for economic recovery with Diaspora Cities initiative High bank fees deter diaspora remittances, negatively impacting the economy Potential solutions include feeContinue Reading
How the G20 Shapes Africa’s Future: Key Insights and Opportunities What does the G20 have to do with Africa’s future? More than you might think. South Africa’s G20 Presidency: A Turning Point for Africa With South Africa holding the G20 Presidency this year, the continent has a unique opportunity toContinue Reading
Why China is Rich and Nigeria is Poor: A Tale of Economic Choices China and Nigeria, two economic giants with similar per capita incomes in the late 1970s, have since taken dramatically different paths. While China transformed into a global manufacturing powerhouse, Nigeria remains trapped in oil dependency and infrastructureContinue Reading
Kenyan Content Creators Struggle as New VAT Policy Increases Costs Monday 21st April, 2025 03:00 AM By Ian Okal Image is used for illustration purposes. PHOTO/Pexels Digital Economy Faces Tax Challenges Content creation in Kenya has evolved from a casual pursuit to a serious revenue generator for the youth, contributingContinue Reading
Algérie-Arabie Saoudite : Signature de 5 Mémorandums d’Entente et Accords Clés Un Forum d’Affaires Couronné de Succès Les travaux du Forum d’affaires algéro-saoudien, organisé dimanche à Alger, ont abouti à la signature de cinq mémorandums d’entente et accords entre des entreprises algériennes et saoudiennes. Ces partenariats couvrent divers secteurs économiques,Continue Reading
Kano State Secures $10 Billion Morocco Deal for Renewable Energy and Minerals Investment Kano, Nigeria – The Kano State Government has announced a landmark partnership with Moroccan companies that is projected to attract over $10 billion in investments for renewable energy and solid minerals development over the next five years.Continue Reading