THE Senate through its Committee on Capital Market, on Tuesday, asked the Minister of Finance, Mr Wale Edun, to approve N10 billion special funding to finance literacy development in the capital market. Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Osita Izunaso,…
THE Africa Energy Bank, designed to finance oil and gas projects while supporting Africa’s energy transition goals, is set to launch in the first quarter of 2025, according to Nigeria’s junior oil minister, Heineken Lokpobiri. The bank aims to build an…
THE European Union has reaffirmed its strong backing for South Africa’s leadership of the G20, with European Council President Antonio Costa expressing full support during a recent phone call with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. The conversation underscored the EU’s…
SOUTH Africans have reacted with ridicule and disbelief to US President Donald Trump’s recent claim that white Afrikaners face persecution and should be resettled in the United States. Trump’s assertions, which lack substantial evidence, have drawn criticism from politicians, analysts, and ordinary…
INTRA-AFRICAN trade represents one of the continent’s most significant untapped opportunities. Despite Africa’s vast resources and growing markets, only 16 percent of its total exports are traded within the continent. This figure highlights a critical gap in economic integration and…
IN today’s digital age, the landscape of management and leadership is rapidly evolving, shaped by technological advancements, shifting consumer expectations, and dynamic global market forces. As organisations strive to remain competitive and relevant in this fast-paced environment, the need for…
GHANA’S artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector continues to play a vital role in the country’s economic growth, contributing an impressive $5bn in foreign earnings from gold exports in 2024. This significant milestone highlights the sector’s expanding influence within Ghana’s…
SOUTH Sudan President Salva Kiir has sacked two vice presidents, James Wani Igga and Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, in the latest reshuffle in the unity government. Kiir, in a presidential decree broadcast by the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation, also dismissed…
THE European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maros Sefcovic, has said that the European Union (EU) would respond firmly and proportionately to the tariffs imposed by the U.S. “We deeply regret this. In our opinion, the tariffs are…
AFRICA’S digital trade and trade in services landscape has experienced transformative growth over the past decade. Digital technologies are reshaping the continent’s economies, unlocking new pathways for sustainable growth, job creation, and poverty reduction. As the African Continental Free Trade…
