When people think of Africa, they often picture deserts, safaris, and sun-soaked beaches. But hidden in the heart of Southern Africa is Lesotho — a mountain kingdom where snow blankets the peaks, the air turns icy, and ski slopes welcome…
Ghana has taken a major step toward becoming Africa’s first AI-powered agricultural hub, thanks to a $100 million investment from Japanese-founded agritech giant, DEGAS Limited. The announcement was made during the Ghana Presidential Investment Forum in Yokohama, Japan, where Degas…
Japan and African leaders have struck a new deal to ensure a steady and responsible supply of critical minerals, wrapping up talks at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama. Both sides stressed that Africa…
Nigeria is literally sitting on a goldmine, but instead of using it to build, we’re borrowing to survive. A new report from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) shows the country has over 3.5 billion barrels of untapped oil…
In today’s digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword — it’s reshaping how businesses innovate, operate, and compete. From smarter decision-making tools to personalised customer engagement, organisations everywhere are embedding AI into their DNA. But here’s…
Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama didn’t mince words in Yokohama. Speaking at TICAD-9, he told African leaders that no amount of “wishful thinking” would bring trade and investments to the continent unless they pursued urgent reforms. The Ghanaian leader co-chaired…
Botswana has just sealed a landmark $12 billion investment deal with Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings, in partnership with the state-owned Botswana Development Corporation. The agreement, announced by President Duma Boko on Thursday, is being hailed as one of the most…
Gabon, often described as one of Africa’s best-kept secrets, is now making a bold move to charm British travellers. This month in London, a new campaign — XploreGabon — was unveiled, designed to shine a light on the Central African…
By Erasmus Ikhide GOVERNOR Monday Okpebholo of Edo State may have — as a matter of deliberate state policy — sank the destructive trade of the dangerous sharks and snapping turtles in the waters of education industry, where shylocks of…
Africa’s smartphone market is heating up again. Fresh numbers from Canalys (now part of Omdia) show shipments jumped 7% in Q2 2025, hitting 19.2 million units. While the global market is still dragging its feet, Africa is now one of…
