Business & Economy
We speak to a Congolese chef who’s making African-fusion food the thing to try right now. Interview by Christopher Clark.
The end of the petrodollar could be good for Africa
Sizwe Lo April 27, 2022
As Russia demands Europe pay for gas in roubles, Sizwe Lo looks at the US dollar’s prominence in global trade…
Anger as Botswana govt plans luxury hotels inside Chobe National Park
Oarabile Mosikare April 27, 2022
Tourism body slams Botswana government over decision to build eight luxury lodges in wilderness area. By Oarabile Mosikare in Gaborone.
Ghana introduces austerity following lockdown losses
Cliff Ekuful April 25, 2022
As lockdown spending sees Ghana’s national debt balloon, the government is forced to make cuts to survive. By Cliff Ekuful…
Ghana financial tax faces legal challenge
Cliff Ekuful April 22, 2022
Opposition MPs to challenge Ghana’s controversial levy on electronic transfers at the Supreme Court. By Cliff Ekuful in Accra.
Nigeria to become self-sufficient in fertiliser
Martins Azuwike April 19, 2022
While Europe struggles with potash supplies thanks to the war in Ukraine, Nigeria is set to become self-sufficient in fertiliser,…
Lagos's luxury residential market boom
Martins Akuwike April 14, 2022
As plans are revealed for a new skyscraper in Lagos, Martins Azuwike discovers Nigeria's commercial hub could soon be a…
Congolese traders welcome the move to join the East African Community (EAC), but could Kenya be the real winner from…
Nigerian drink manufacturers plead for help
Martins Azuwike April 04, 2022
Businesses warn the proposed excise duty on sodas and other non-alcoholic beverages could hammer Nigeria’s struggling sector. By Martins Azuwike…
African business news: March 2022
Adam Edwards March 25, 2022
The latest business news from across Africa, including Kenya's push for low-emissions public transport and Amazon's HQ woes in Cape…
OPINION: Nigeria needs action to grow
Muda Yusuf March 25, 2022
The Nigerian economy is not actually growing unless GDP outstrips population growth, says economist Muda Yusuf.
As new figures reveal a collapse in pirate activity off Nigeria, authorities are demanding an end to the War Risk…
As Nigerians prepare to vote in gubernatorial elections over the next 12 months, Emeka Chigbu reports how the economic situation…
Kenya's new Lamu Port flounders
Zachary Ochieng March 25, 2022
Ten months after opening, Kenya’s new Lamu container port remains worryingly underused. By Zachary Ochieng in Nairobi.
African business news - October 2021
Britt Collins October 27, 2021
Egypt business news Chinese ride-hailing giant DiDi Chuxing has launched operations in Egypt. The company will operate its ‘Wasalny’ or…
Zanzibar emerging as the 'new Dubai' for investors
Judy Cogan October 07, 2021
Restriction-free Zanzibar saw visitor numbers skyrocket during the pandemic. But as the rest of the world emerges from self-inflicted downturns,…
Ethiopian Airlines linked to ‘dangerous’ exotic pet trade
Britt Collins September 10, 2021
A new report has shone light on the aviation giant’s role in the live export of primates and other animals…
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