Another new mafia emerging in South Africa
Mafia-style criminal syndicates are increasingly using spaza shops to peddle illicit products into the lucrative township economy. KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner...
South Sudan rejects U.S. visa bans over peace deal
South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday rejected a U.S. State Department statement criticising the implementation of the country’s peace agreement...
Rwanda courts investors with priority sectors at Africa CEO Forum – The New Times
Rwanda has outlined seven key investment opportunities across strategic sectors as it seeks to position itself as a leading regional...
Africa Forward Summit backs New African Financial Architecture for Development and Pan-African guarantee mechanism to unlock investment and jobs across Africa
The African Development Bank Group secured major political momentum for the New African Financial Architecture for Development (NAFAD) at the...
South Africa denied me entry over expired visa, allowed Europeans — BUA boss
The founder and Chief Executive Officer of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has recounted how he was denied entry into South...
AFRICA-FX-Ghana’s currency still on back foot
NAIROBI, May 14 (Reuters) - Ghana's currency is expected to fall further against the dollar in the next week to...
Why I decided against buying Arsenal’ – Aliko Dangote
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has explained why he chose not to pursue his long-held ambition of buying Arsenal F.C., saying...
Zimbabwe courts US$200 million UAE investments
Zimbabwe is courting investments worth up to US$200 million in sectors such as mining, renewable energy, manufacturing and agriculture as...
Ivory Coast cocoa traceability rates fail to improve as EU anti-deforestation law looms
LONDON, May 12 (Reuters) - The amount of Ivorian cocoa that can be traced back to where it was grown...
South Africa secures $150 million loan from OPEC Fund
JOHANNESBURG, May 13 (Reuters) - South Africa has secured a $150 million development policy loan from the OPEC Fund for...
