Economic Policies

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Top 10 African countries with the lowest fuel costs at the end of the year

Top 10 African countries with the lowest fuel costs at ...

Africa's fuel market evolved dramatically in 2025, owing to refinery expansions,...

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Kenyan nationals trapped in South Africa–US conflict over Afrikaner refugee programme

Kenyan nationals trapped in South Africa–US conflict ov...

South Africa has barred seven Kenyan nationals from entering the country for fiv...

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World’s largest spirits maker, Diageo sells stake in East African Breweries for $2.3 bln

World’s largest spirits maker, Diageo sells stake in Ea...

Diageo, the world’s largest spirits maker, has agreed to sell its stake in East ...

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US faces backlash over new travel restrictions on Mali, Nigeria, others

US faces backlash over new travel restrictions on Mali,...

The United States’ latest travel restriction announcement, dated December 16, 20...

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African Development Bank secures $11billion in historic fund

African Development Bank secures $11billion in historic...

The African Development Bank’s concessional financing arm mobilised a record $11...

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Airtel Africa taps Elon Musk's Starlink to launch direct-to-cell service in 14 African markets

Airtel Africa taps Elon Musk's Starlink to launch direc...

Airtel Africa said on Tuesday that it has partnered with SpaceX to roll out Star...

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South Africans face potential risks in $25bn power deal with Indian billionaire

South Africans face potential risks in $25bn power deal...

South Africa has moved closer to one of the most consequential infrastructure pr...

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Dangote hits pause on CNG rollout over fears that his drivers may decide to help themselves

Dangote hits pause on CNG rollout over fears that his d...

Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man, has provided additional insight on the dela...

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South Africa becomes Israel’s top coal supplier after Colombia cuts off shipments

South Africa becomes Israel’s top coal supplier after C...

South African mining companies have significantly increased shipments of thermal...

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U.S. expands travel restrictions, targeting AES states, Nigeria and other African nations

U.S. expands travel restrictions, targeting AES states,...

The United States has expanded its travel restrictions to include several countr...

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10 African countries with the highest number of people without internet access

10 African countries with the highest number of people ...

Across the world, the internet has become central to how people work, learn, ban...

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Billionaire Strive Masiyiwa’s Econet Wireless to delist, plans infrastructure unit listing

Billionaire Strive Masiyiwa’s Econet Wireless to delist...

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Ltd. has moved to delist from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchan...

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M23 rebels say they will leave the Congolese town they attacked because of the U.S

M23 rebels say they will leave the Congolese town they ...

The M23 rebel group, currently occupying the eastern city of Uvira in the Democr...

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Indian billionaire faces backlash over plot to takeover South Africa's $25bn electricity upgrade

Indian billionaire faces backlash over plot to takeover...

South Africans have taken to social media with a mix of approval, suspicion, and...

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10 African countries with the largest offline populations

10 African countries with the largest offline populations

Across the world, the internet has become central to how people work, learn, ban...

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Global Watchlist 2026: Six of the world’s top 10 crisis-affected countries are in Africa

Global Watchlist 2026: Six of the world’s top 10 crisis...

Africa dominates the Global Watchlist for 2026, with six of the world’s ten most...

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