Nigeria has seen a roller coaster of change as their newly elected President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed a decades-old fuel subsidy policy in the nation. The announcement, made just one day…
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Kenya Continues Drive to Boost Intra-African Trade
Kenya is taking a major step ahead in boosting intra-African trade by removing visa requirements for African nationals visiting the country for business. On Monday, President William Ruto issued an apology for…
Kenya Seeks To Boost Trade Ties With Russia
Kenya is seeking to boost its trade ties with Russia following a surprise visit by the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, to the East African nation. During his visit, President William Ruto…
The Dangote Fertiliser Plant in Nigeria: A Giant Granular
The Dangote Fertiliser Plant in Lagos, Nigeria is a monumental achievement in the world of agricultural production. As the largest granular fertilizer plant in Africa, and the second largest granular urea fertilizer…
China Opts Out Of Funding Kenya’s SGR Project
China’s decision to opt out of funding Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project highlights the difficulty that Kenya is facing in repaying its loans. As the Chinese government no longer feels assured…
Kenyan Shilling: How the Depreciation is Affecting Businesses
The depreciation of the Kenyan shilling against the US dollar has resulted in a number of economic issues for businesses. Businesses are forced to face rising costs due to the increased cost…
Ethiopian Airlines: Africa’s Premier Airline
For many, Ethiopian Airlines is Africa’s premier airline, offering a diverse range of services across the continent. From its impressive aviation fleet, to its extensive network of international and domestic routes, Ethiopian…
How devaluation of Egypt’s currency will impact the economy
The devaluation of Egypt’s currency has the potential to impact the economy in a number of ways and businesses may suffer due to the increased cost of imported goods, while the government…
How Bitcoin is transforming Africa’s banking system
The African continent has long been at the forefront of technological advancements, especially when it comes to cryptocurrency. In the last few years, Bitcoin has become one of the most popular digital…
Why Africa’s banking system is flourishing
Africa is home to some of the fastest growing economies in the world, providing opportunities for new and existing banking services to take off and redefine how the continent does business. Banking…
Why is Alibaba the future of ecommerce?
The success story of the Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba is nothing short of remarkable and it’s no surprise that the company is regarded as being one of the leading players in the…