Business
Who will control East Africa’s new digital payments network?
East Africa is building a faster, more connected payments ecosystem, opening a new contest among banks, fintechs, central banks and technology companies.
Tag: Business
Business
South Africa’s R500 million Spaza Fund: Who will really benefit?
A government programme aimed at strengthening township retailers is moving forward, but questions over ownership, licensing and accountability remain.
Economy
Cameroon’s new gold rush: Can mining beat oil?
Cameroon is betting on a new generation of mines to transform public revenue and reduce its dependence on crude oil.
Business
Africa grows the cocoa. Europe controls the rules. Who makes the money?
West Africa produces most of the world's cocoa, but Europe's new deforestation rules could reshape the cost, power and profits of the global chocolate trade.
Business
Zambia’s copper boom: Who really owns the wealth?
Zambia’s copper industry is attracting billions in new investment. But as production rises, the bigger question is who will capture the wealth.
Business
Africa’s business activity hits a seven-month high
Stronger demand, easing inflation and improving confidence are giving African businesses a firmer start to the second half of 2026.
Business
Hormuz Crisis: How higher oil prices could hurt African economies
Rising oil, freight and insurance costs are exposing Africa’s dependence on imported fuel and threatening to deepen inflationary pressures.
Health
How COVID-19 changed the way businesses operate across Africa
The pandemic exposed deep weaknesses in Africa’s business environment while accelerating digital commerce, financial technology and new ideas about economic resilience.