Updated list of African countries Nigerians can visit without a visa
Nigerian passport holders can now travel to more African countries without obtaining a visa in advance, with Rwanda included in...
Billionaire Motsepe-backed bank makes all employees shareholders
GoTyme Bank has invited all its employees to share ownership in the digital lender controlled by South African billionaire Patrice...
Zambia moves to gain more control of its mining wealth from foreign firms, but says it won’t use force
CHINEDU OKAFOR Zambia seeks to expand its equity in domestic mining assets, reflecting a broader pan-African trend toward the localization...
China confirms that Nigeria is its largest engineering contracting market in Africa
CHINEDU OKAFOR Chinese officials recently highlighted Nigeria’s position within China’s long-term developmental and economic strategies, citing the country’s growing influence...
Africa must process its own minerals, say Tinubu, Nguema
Prince Ruzigana African leaders have called for urgent action to deepen regional cooperation, process natural resources locally, and build stronger...
Tanzania to offer $3 billion opportunities in international investment forum
By Hellen Nachilongo Tanzania is offering investment opportunities worth $2.85 billion (about Sh7 trillion) to global investors as it seeks to...
Air Mauritius eyes A321neo, B737 MAX for “game changer” plan
By Hilka Birns Air Mauritius (MK, Mauritius) is considering adding smaller narrowbodies such as the A321-200NX(LR) or B737 MAX as part of a turnaround plan it...
Timber football stadium completed in Lesotho
The Stadium of Life in Maseru, capital of the landlocked southern African nation of Lesotho, has become the first stadium...
TotalEnergies’ 750-million-barrel project offshore Namibia targets first oil in 2030
TotalEnergies’ Venus discovery in Block 2913B remains the most advanced offshore development project in Namibia, according to the firm’s partner, Canada-headquartered Meren, which holds...
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...
