Business

Burkina Faso Nationalises Two Gold Mines
- By the Editor
- . 5 September 2024
Burkina Faso has reached an agreement to nationalise two gold mines, Boungou and Wahgnion, in a deal worth approximately $80

BRICS Bank Approves R5 Billion to Boost South Africa’s Rail Sector
- By the Editor
- . 4 September 2024
In a significant move aimed at modernising South Africa’s transport infrastructure, the New Development Bank (NDB) has approved a R5

Ghana Set to Raise Cocoa Farmers’ Pay by 45%
- By the Editor
- . 4 September 2024
In a significant move to support its cocoa farmers and curb the rising issue of bean smuggling, Ghana is preparing

Lesotho counts foreign-owned businesses, says SA retailers must find local partners
- By the Editor
- . 3 September 2024
Lesotho Trade and Industry Minister Mokhethi Shelile. (@UNLesotho/X) Lesotho has rekindled moves to implement localisation rules for certain types of

Botswana Unveils Second-Largest Diamond in History: A 2,492-Carat Marvel
- By the Editor
- . 2 September 2024
In a remarkable discovery that has captured the world’s attention, a 2,492-carat diamond, now recognised as the second-largest ever found,

Amazon Web Services Reaffirms Commitment to South Africa with Major Investments and Skills Development Initiatives
- By the Editor
- . 2 September 2024
Amazon Web Services (AWS), the global leader in cloud computing, has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to South Africa, pledging continued

African Leaders Attend China-Africa Cooperation Summit in Beijing
- By the Editor
- . 2 September 2024
As African leaders converge on Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), they are focused

Tanzania Launches Modern Electric Railway Service
- By the Editor
- . 7 August 2024
The Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) has inaugurated passenger services on the 440km section of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) connecting

African faith leaders call for debt forgiveness in 2025 Jubilee year
- By the Editor
- . 26 July 2024
African faith leaders are calling for debt forgiveness as the Vatican’s 2025 Jubilee year approaches to help their countries tackle

Nigeria Launches Inaugural AfCFTA Shipment, Marking a Milestone in Continental Trade Integration
- By the Editor
- . 25 July 2024
Five years after inaugurating the Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched the first shipment of Nigeria’s