South Africa and Namibia have signed seven new agreements aimed at boosting trade, investment, and industrial growth. The move signals a stronger push for regional economic ties.
Libya stands at a crossroads. Oil riches and deep political rifts threaten both new prosperity and another round of chaos.
Egypt’s net international reserves climbed to $57.35 billion at the end of September 2026. The jump from last year cements the country’s financial buffer.
Support staff at Port Harcourt Refining Company have given management 48 hours to pay seven months of wages and start a new salary structure. They warn the refinery will shut down if nothing changes.
Dewik is shaking up the Nigerian DJ scene by touring top universities and music events, forging a direct link with the country's most influential music fans.
Africa’s digital boom is pushing data centres to expand fast. Operators must grow without wasting power or water.
Glovo has confirmed Reni Onafeko as its country managing director for Nigeria, locking in her leadership at the company’s fastest-growing market.
Commercial International Bank (Egypt) will invest up to EGP 2 billion in MNT-Halan’s planned international offering. The deal marks a bold step in Egypt’s non-bank financial sector.
Mobily plans a 140 Tbps Red Sea subsea cable between Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Bluebird Fiber and MOSAIC-5G also announce major network upgrades and private 5G projects.
NEOPAY, based in Dubai, is set to take a 65% stake in Noon payments. The deal aims to link online and in-store payments for merchants in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
eFinance Investment Group has signed a memorandum with Alibaba Cloud and Nuvexa to explore bringing advanced cloud services to Egypt, aiming for private sector growth and data control.
Paymenow has launched SmartReset, aiming to help 10 million workers in South Africa and nearby countries get out of debt by 2035.
IE University and EFG Holding have formed a partnership to open new doors for talent and innovation in Egypt and the MENA region.
Kenya’s private sector is feeling the sharpest jump in costs in nearly three years. Inflation and supply snags are putting the country’s economic recovery at risk.
Eric Muriuki leaves NCBA to head Absa Group’s digital growth strategy from Johannesburg, as African digital banking faces major changes.
Airtel Money is set to launch a Mastercard virtual card in Kenya. The move will let users pay for international online shopping and digital subscriptions straight from their mobile wallet.
Liberia’s top customs official called for a move from paperwork to digital trade at a major industry event in Lagos, pressing for real change in cross-border cooperation with Nigeria.
The Port of Lamu just handled its biggest container vessel yet. The MV Hamouna unloaded 5,200 TEUs, putting Lamu ahead of Mombasa for single-vessel throughput.
Nigeria’s aviation minister says $500 million for the Murtala Muhammed International Airport rebuild comes straight from fuel subsidy savings. The move signals a new way of funding big projects.
DP World has signed two MOUs with Ogun State and Ogun Deep Sea Port Company Ltd to explore a major new port and economic zone. The project could turn Ogun into a key trade hub.
