Economy
Somalia’s $2 billion blue economy: Where will the investment go?
Somalia courts foreign capital for its untapped ports, fisheries and coastline, though security and governance risks still worry global investors.
Tag: Business
Business
How Mr Eazi became a major shareholder in Ghana’s pharmaceutical industry
Nigerian musician Mr Eazi's investment firm Zagadat Capital has quietly built a major stake in a Ghanaian drug maker.
Business
Who owns Africa’s new wealth? The companies and sectors creating the continent’s next billionaires
African governments are competing for global capital with tax incentives, but the bigger question is who will own the wealth created.
Geopolitics
Who owns Egypt’s gateway to Africa? China’s expanding Suez footprint
China is deepening its industrial, port and logistics footprint around Suez, reshaping Egypt’s role as a gateway between Asia, Europe and Africa.
Business
Why Uber exited Nigeria after 12 years
Uber's departure highlights shifting economics, regulatory pressures, fierce local competition, and the growing influence of African-owned mobility platforms across the continent.
Finance
MTN Rwanda’s profit surge shows how mobile money is reshaping Africa’s digital economy
Rwanda’s mobile-money boom is turning telecom networks into financial infrastructure, creating a new investment frontier across Africa.
Business
Who will own Kenya’s beer market? Inside Asahi’s $2.3 billion EABL takeover
Asahi’s EABL takeover marks a historic shift in Kenya’s beer industry, reshaping ownership, competition, investment and regional beverage power.
Investments
Who will own South Africa’s railways? The private capital moving into transnet
Private operators, mining companies and global investors are entering Transnet, challenging traditional state control over South Africa’s strategic railway infrastructure.
Energy
Dangote’s refinery IPO could change who owns Africa’s energy future
As Dangote prepares to list its refinery, African investors face a rare opportunity to own a landmark energy asset.
Business
Zambia after the election: Investors want continuity, but what about growth?
Zambia’s re-election gives investors the continuity they wanted. But the next five years will test whether copper, capital and debt reforms can deliver broader growth.