Africa's richest man launches continent's biggest share sale
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote says he wants ordinary people to share in the success of his oil refinery.
August inflation to moderate to 15.3% — BusinessDay forecast
Nigeria’s headline inflation is estimated to have eased to 15.3 percent in August, marking a third consecutive monthly decline, according read more August inflation to moderate to 15.3% — BusinessDay forecast
Nigeria targets 200 telecom towers by December, plans new satellite beyond fibre coverage
Nigeria Government is targeting the activation of at least 200 telecommunications towers in unconnected communities across Nigeria by December as read more Nigeria targets 200 telecom towers by December, plans new satellite beyond fibre coverage
Mali: The Success Mali Must Move Beyond
[allAfrica] Mali built a cotton sector capable of producing, ginning and exporting at scale. Mossadeck Bally argues that this success must now support a more demanding ambition: retain more fibre, begin with spinning and finance industry for the long term.
“$200k isn’t enough”: Madica’s Emmanuel Adegboye on the brutal reality of early-stage funding
Madica has invested at least $200,000 in over a dozen African startups but its head, Emmanuel Adegboye, has learnt that sometimes more is needed.
The University of Johannesburg Prize (UJ Prize) for South African Writing Announces 2026 Shortlists for Debut and Main Prize
The University of Johannesburg Prize (UJ Prize) for South African Writing has announced its shortlists for books published in 2025, spotlighting six titles across its Debut and Main Prize categories. Established in 2006, the UJ Prize is one of South Africa’s most respected literary awards, prized fo
Uganda will now take part in Harry's Invictus Games after King's reassurance
After a phone call with Buckingham Palace, Uganda now says it will take part in the Invictus Games.
Kenya: 'We Are Not Out of Time' - IEBC Defends Election Technology Timeline
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has moved to allay concerns over delays in procuring election technology for the 2027 General Election, saying it still has sufficient time to complete the process and test the systems before polling day.
Kenya: Epra Keeps Fuel Prices Unchanged for Next 30 Days
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has retained fuel prices unchanged for the next 30 days.
Uganda: FDC Opposes Proposed Development of Constitutional Square, Threatens Court Action
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has opposed a proposal to develop part of Kampala's Constitutional Square into an eco-friendly hotel and shopping mall, warning that it will challenge any attempt to alienate the public land in court.