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Botswana is marking 60 years of independence with a development story that challenges the often-repeated narrative of postcolonial African failure. When the country gained independence from Britain in 1966, it was…
Bank of Kigali has become the first bank headquartered in Rwanda and the first bank headquartered in East and Central Africa to join China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) as a direct participant,…
Germany’s coalition government has approved a plan to ease pressure on motorists as gasoline and diesel prices reach record levels, with a fuel tax reduction set to take effect in October 2026. Under the agreement,…
RwandAir is preparing for a major expansion of its long-haul operations as the Rwandan national carrier adds five Airbus A330 aircraft and looks to strengthen its presence in European and Asian markets. The airline has…
Blizzard is preparing for a major turning point in World of Warcraft, revealing the next phase of the Worldsoul Saga with two major developments: Eclipse and The Last Titan. Eclipse will bring the current Midnight…
AI-powered voice recorders are emerging as practical tools for people who regularly attend meetings, conduct interviews, lectures and conversations where taking notes manually can be difficult. The Comulytic Note Pro…
Apple is preparing for what could be one of its most important iPhone launches in years, with reports pointing to September 9, 2026, as the likely date for its next major iPhone event. Although Apple has not officially…
China’s efforts to overcome deflation are showing signs of losing momentum, with the latest inflation figures raising fresh concerns about the strength of the world’s second-largest economy. Consumer prices in China…
Rwanda’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM) has urged the private sector to increase domestic production and expand exports as the country seeks to strengthen its economy, reduce dependence on imports and narrow…
A US judge has dismissed the criminal case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani after federal prosecutors abandoned the fraud and bribery prosecution nearly two years after his indictment. US District Judge Nicholas…
Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar is facing investors and analysts under pressure to rebuild confidence in the company’s long-term growth strategy after concerns over its drug pipeline overshadowed an improved 2026…
South Africa has secured support from China for an ambitious $122 billion energy investment programme aimed at expanding electricity supply and rebuilding the country’s manufacturing sector after years of power…
South Africa’s rising inflation has increased expectations that the country’s central bank will introduce another interest rate hike as it seeks to control growing price pressures. Data released by Statistics South…
Folorunso Alakija is one of Africa’s most remarkable female business leaders, building a multibillion-dollar fortune through determination, strategic thinking and resilience. Born on 15 July 1951 in Ikorodu, Lagos…
Africa’s presence among America’s richest immigrants may appear small in numbers, but its financial influence tells a much bigger story. According to Forbes’ latest ranking of America’s wealthiest foreign-born…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Wednesday received the European Union Ambassador to Rwanda, H.E. Belen Calvo , for a farewell courtesy call as she prepares to conclude her diplomatic…
Beau Neilson, the daughter of South African-born billionaire investor Kerr Neilson and Zimbabwe-born billionaire philanthropist Judith Neilson, has sold her landmark Sydney residence for approximately A$13 million…
Tanzania’s richest businessman, Mohammed Dewji, is making a major investment in the future of electric vehicles (EVs) through a $275 million graphite mining project, as global demand for critical minerals continues to…
Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Wednesday called for increased investment in artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa, saying the continent is well positioned to play a leading role in the global digital economy…
Nigeria has opened a major investigation into Meta, Alphabet (Google's parent company), X, and several generative artificial intelligence (AI) platforms over allegations of anti-competitive practices and the…
Just weeks ago, the global business and technology community was celebrating a historic achievement by Elon Musk. The billionaire became the first person ever to reach a net worth exceeding $1 trillion, a milestone…
global oil market has spent months grappling with uncertainty following the conflict involving Iran and disruptions to energy supplies from the Middle East. While many analysts predicted oil prices could soar to…
For decades, Nigeria has remained one of the world’s largest crude oil exporters while continuing to import most of its refined petroleum products. This imbalance has long meant that much of the value in the oil supply…
Morocco has emerged as Africa’s leading industrial economy, overtaking South Africa in a major shift highlighted in the latest African Development Bank (AfDB) report. The AfDB unveiled its 2025 Africa Industrialisation…