Dangote retains Africa’s richest spot with $28.5bn fortune
Nigeria’s business magnate Aliko Dangote has once again secured his position as Africa’s wealthiest individual. He tops the Forbes 2026 Africa Billionaires…
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MTN Zambia completes Africa’s first Starlink direct-to-cell satellite test
MTN Zambia has completed Africa’s first field test of Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell technology. The trial successfully sent both a data session and a…
Alibaba offers $1.5m grants to African entrepreneurs
Alibaba Philanthropy and the Jack Ma Foundation have announced $1.5 million in grants for African entrepreneurs creating innovative solutions to the continent’s…
Nigeria tops Africa stock markets with 34.4% dollar gains
Nigeria is officially the best-performing stock market in Africa right now, riding on the back of a strong naira, foreign investor appetite,…
WAEC rolls out DigiCert digital certificates across five nations
The West African Examinations Council has announced the full implementation of its Digital Certificate Services System, known as WAEC DigiCert, across its…
Wimbart launches PR service for early-stage African startups
Wimbart, an award-winning public relations agency specialising in business and technology sectors across Africa and emerging markets, has launched Wimbart Lite, a…
Trump approves temporary renewal of key US-Africa trade deal
The United States on Tuesday renewed the African Growth and Opportunity Act through the end of the year. This agreement allows many…
10 strongest African currencies in January 2026
The strongest currencies in Africa in 2026 are more than just numbers on a chart; they reflect stable economies, sound monetary policies,…
Africa, Middle East lag behind in business AI adoption — W’Bank
Artificial intelligence adoption among businesses remains lowest in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East, highlighting a widening digital divide across emerging regions,…
Emirates-Air Peace deal to enhance Africa-UAE-London connectivity
World’s largest international airline, Emirates, and West Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, have activated a bilateral interline agreement, expanding air connectivity between…
Africa’s startup funding rebounds after two-year slump
Africa’s startup ecosystem recorded a significant recovery in 2025, bringing an end to a two-year downturn in funding as venture capital inflows…
Nigeria’s passport drops 27 places on Africa power list
Nigeria has recorded the sharpest decline in passport strength in Africa over the past 20 years, underscoring how limited visa liberalisation, tighter…