October 13, 2022
South Africa: JSE, NYSE to Collaborate On Dual Listings, ETFs and Digital Assets
There's a fair probability that you've observed that certain companies have shares trading on different exchanges if you've looked up specific stocks or googled a company to check… Read more »
October 12, 2022
Africa: Economic Power Shifts in Africa Caused By Russia-Ukraine Crisis and Pandemic
Covid-19 may have done more than alert the world on the need for much closer coordination in disease control; the pandemic has rearranged global power altogether. Read more »
Africa: Pandemic Shocks, Russia-Ukrainian Crisis Transforming African Trade
The pandemic effects and the Ukrainian crisis have led to rising commodity prices, surging inflation, and shifts in the global financial situation that have transformed African… Read more »
Kenya: Oppo Banks On Customer Centric Approach With Launch of Reno8 Series
Global smart device brand OPPO says plans are in motion to launch its latest phone OPPO Reno 8 series in Kenya The company said the new series would provide strong durability,… Read more »
October 11, 2022
Africa: How Will 5G Change the World? Everything You Need to Know About the Network
5G is the world's fifth generation of wireless technology The network is superior to other networks and is up to 100 times faster than 4G There have been no adverse health effects… Read more »
Tanzania: Julius Nyerere Hydro-Dam Main Body Complete
Egyptian consortium of Arab constructors and El-sewedy Electric have been developing Julius Nyerere Hydropower dam since December 2018. Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZB Financial Holdings Mulls Shutting Down Home Loan Unit
ZB Financial Holdings Limited, one of Zimbabwe's oldest financial institutions, made a shock announcement to the market that it was mulling a decision to shut down its mortgage… Read more »
Africa: Risk Fear Affecting Investment in Africa
Why is trade and business investment in Africa considerably low despite the continent's potential for huge returns across almost every sector? At the risk of being wrong, the… Read more »
Africa: How African Trade Has Been Transformed By the Pandemic Shocks and the Ukrainian Crisis
The pandemic effects and the Ukrainian crisis have led to rising commodity prices, surging inflation, and shifts in the global financial situation that have transformed African… Read more »
Africa: Oil Price War - Does the US Stand a Chance?
The modern world's engine runs on crude oil, producing more than 10 million barrels daily. Saudi Arabia is the world's biggest single oil producer. Read more »
October 10, 2022
Africa: Global Recession and How Investors Should Brace for It
Global recession is no longer a matter of speculation. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania, Qatar End Double Taxation, Ink Trade and Investment Pact
Tanzania and Qatar have signed an MoU to end double taxation and strengthen trade and investment ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Read more »
October 09, 2022
Southern Africa: Jayesh Shah, Zimbabwe's Reclusive Multimillionaire
Jayesh Shah is a man who should be accustomed to making headlines. Read more »
October 07, 2022
Africa: South Africa Re-Elected As Member of ITU Council
In clear recognition of South Africa's critical role on the global telecommunications stage, the country was re-elected as a Council member of the International Telecommunication… Read more »
October 08, 2022
Africa: Africa Poverty Reduction Hinged On Agro-Investment
While the rest of the World has been experiencing economic slowdown, African economies have remained resilient but this fact has not helped in poverty reduction. Read more »
South Africa: Shift From Dirty Coal Leaves Nation With Crippling Power Cuts
South Africa load shedding has entered a new stage dragging the economy down, power outages continue even as the country gears up to end coal energy dependency. Read more »
October 06, 2022
Eritrea: Is Eritrea Open for Foreign Direct Investment?
Eritrea has historically struggled to attract large investments because of its unfavourable business climate including corruption, strong state control over currencies, legal… Read more »
Kenya: KAM Signs Partner to Drive Growth of Automotive Industry
Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has entered a new deal to drive the sustainable development and growth of the automotive industry in Kenya The partners said that the goal… Read more »
Africa: Poor Transport Infrastructure Hindering Trade Growth
Road infrastructure stimulates trade. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Fresh Boost to Inga Dam
The US$80 billion Grand Inga Dam project, including transmission lines to send electricity across Africa and Europe, is touted as having the potential to supply green electricity… Read more »
October 05, 2022
Kenya: KCB Partners With Basigo Kenya to Finance Electric PSV Buses
KCB Bank Kenya and BasiGo Ltd have partnered to offer the bank's customers access to flexible financing options to purchase electric cars Customers will get up to 90 per cent of… Read more »
Kenya: Business Activity Rises As General Election Concludes Peacefully
Business activity in Kenya increased in September, helped by the conclusion of the general election The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) commissioned by Stanbic Bank shows that the… Read more »
Kenya: Zamara Simplifies Insurance Buying Online in Kenya
Zamara Group, a pension fund administrator, has established an online portal where consumers may purchase investment plans and insurance policies. Read more »
Zambia: Zambia to Make Further Cuts to Copper Mining Royalties
The omens are good, with Zambia enjoying an abundance of goodwill from the international community and President Hakainde Hichilema acknowledged as a pragmatic economic custodian. Read more »
South Africa: U.S.$8 Billion to Transition South Africa to Clean Energy
Just weeks from the November scheduled COP 27 in Egypt, South Africa has officially announced plans to wean itself off its coal-dependency industries in under five years. Read more »