Sidi Ould Tah Assumes Presidency of African Development Bank, Vows to Build a “Robust and Prosperous Africa” In a landmark ceremony held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, the Mauritanian economist Sidi Ould Tah officially assumed his role as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) on September 1, 2025. The event,Continue Reading
Togo’s Business Reforms: A Blueprint for Economic Transformation in West Africa In the competitive landscape of global business, nations are constantly vying for attention, investment, and growth. For Togo, a small yet ambitious West African nation, the journey toward economic revitalization has been nothing short of remarkable. Over recent years,Continue Reading
South Africa’s Driving Licence Card Backlog: Department of Transport Aims for December 2025 Clearance In a nation where millions rely on personal vehicles for daily commutes, the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle isn’t just a convenience—it’s a necessity. Yet, for hundreds of thousands of South Africans, a criticalContinue Reading
Ibadan Needs Urban Renewal, Says Olubadan-Designate Oba Rashidi Ladoja In a powerful call to action, the Olubadan-elect of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has urged community leaders and family compound heads to take responsibility for revitalizing the city’s aging ancestral homes. The monarch emphasized that preserving these historic dwellings is notContinue Reading
SAHCO Plc Reports Stellar 155.4% Profit Surge in H1 2025 | Aviation Sector Growth SAHCO Plc Soars with 155.4% Profit Surge in First Half of 2025 Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO), a leading name in Nigeria’s aviation support services sector, has unveiled an impressive set of unaudited financial resultsContinue Reading
Togo’s Business Reforms: A Comprehensive Overview of Economic Transformation Togo’s Ambitious Business Reforms: Positioning as Africa’s Leading Investment Destination In the competitive landscape of global business, few nations have demonstrated the remarkable transformation witnessed in Togo over recent years. This small West African nation has embarked on an ambitious reformContinue Reading
South Africa Considers BEE Reform to Welcome SpaceX and Global Satellite Internet Providers South Africa Considers BEE Reform to Welcome SpaceX and Global Satellite Internet Providers In a landmark move that could reshape South Africa’s digital landscape, the government is fast-tracking a review of its Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) regulationsContinue Reading
“`html WTO Chief Urges Tinubu to Strengthen Social Safety Nets Amid Economic Reforms Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Calls for Growth-Focused Policies to Ease Hardship By Obinna Uballa World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has advised President Bola Tinubu to implement robust social protection programs to cushion Nigerians from the economicContinue Reading
“`html South Africa Plans R10 Billion Credit-Guarantee Fund to Boost Private Infrastructure Investment Government Seeks Lenders to Back Infrastructure Financing Initiative South Africa’s government is negotiating with financial institutions to secure funding for a major credit-guarantee facility aimed at stimulating private sector investment in critical infrastructure projects, Deputy Finance MinisterContinue Reading
“`html FirstRand Eyes Kenyan Expansion as Banking Capital Rules Tighten South Africa’s Financial Giant Sees Opportunity in East Africa’s Growing Economy Kenya’s bold move to increase bank capital requirements tenfold by 2029 is creating waves across Africa’s financial sector—and South Africa’s FirstRand Ltd. is positioning itself to ride the tide.Continue Reading