BP, one of the world’s largest integrated energy companies, has confirmed the preliminary results of the Volans-1X exploration well in Namibia’s Orange Basin, marking another significant milestone in what is rapidly emerging as one of Africa’s most promising new petroleum provinces. The discovery, as reported by operator Rhino Resources, represents the third major hydrocarbon find […]

A comprehensive demographic research study conducted by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has revealed alarming statistics about Nigeria’s employment landscape, showing that the youth unemployment rate in Africa’s most populous nation currently stands at 6.5 percent, with significant gender disparities placing men at 5.4 percent and women at 7.8 percent respectively. These findings underscore the […]

South Africa’s luxury retail sector is poised for exceptional growth, with projections indicating a remarkable 15% expansion by 2025, positioning the nation as the fastest-growing luxury market globally and signaling a dramatic transformation in how affluent African consumers engage with premium brands. This forecast, released by Euromonitor International, a leading global market research firm, places […]

In a significant move to strengthen bilateral development cooperation, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has formalized a landmark loan agreement with the Government of the Republic of Uganda, committing AED91.8 million (US$25 million) toward a transformative road infrastructure project in Eastern Uganda. This strategic initiative will connect four pivotal districts—Kumi, Ngora, Serere, and […]

In a decisive move to address South Africa’s mounting economic challenges, African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled an ambitious 10-point economic recovery plan designed to combat the triple crisis of poverty, unemployment, and escalating living costs that continue to burden millions of South Africans. The comprehensive strategy, presented at a special National […]

In a significant development that underscores the evolving energy dynamics of North Africa and the broader Middle East, Algeria has successfully negotiated a $5.4 billion production-sharing agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Midad Energy to explore and develop substantial oil and gas reserves in the strategically important Illizi Basin. The landmark deal, which partners the Saudi company […]

Nigerian business stakeholders and government officials have enthusiastically applauded President Bola Tinubu’s sweeping economic reforms following a substantial $300 billion Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) commitment from Qatari investors targeting key strategic sectors of Africa’s largest economy. The landmark commitment was announced during a high-profile reception for a delegation from Future Union Group, Qatar, led by […]

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has uncovered a significant discrepancy in Zimbabwe’s external debt figures, revealing that the southern African nation’s debt burden exceeds official government estimates by more than $2 billion—a finding that casts serious doubt on the country’s prospects for securing desperately needed debt relief from international creditors. According to the IMF’s newly […]

JOHANNESBURG, October 8, 2025 — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has taken the extraordinary step of declaring an “economic emergency,” unveiling an ambitious 10-point recovery plan alongside the establishment of a dedicated “Economic War Room” within the Presidency as Africa’s most industrialized nation confronts converging crises threatening economic stability and social cohesion. The dramatic announcement […]

Kenya has announced that Tanzania has agreed to exclude Kenyan nationals from a controversial ban on foreign ownership of small businesses, a decision that potentially averts diplomatic tensions between the two East African neighbors and reinforces their commitment to regional economic integration. This significant policy clarification came after intensive bilateral negotiations held in Dar es […]