South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended a fresh diplomatic overture to U.S. President Donald Trump amid renewed tensions, following a confrontational media exchange at the White House that caught Ramaphosa off guard. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended economic opportunities to the U.S. The offer included South Africa’s critical rare earth minerals to…
A few African countries, currently, are benefiting from relatively low diesel prices, an increasingly unusual occurrence on a continent where fuel costs have skyrocketed owing to several external and internal economic factors. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the lowest diesel prices in May 2025. This list is courtesy of data…
Africa’s startup ecosystem has experienced a profound transformation in recent years, propelled by innovation, increased investment, and the rapid expansion of the digital economy. Business Insider Africa presents the 10 best African countries for Startups The ranking is courtesy StartupBlink’s Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025! Africa sees regional variations, with Southern and Northern Africa leading…
Social media users in Tanzania may have faced restricted access to the X platform (formerly known as Twitter) following the administration’s decision to shut down the service. The Tanzanian government reportedly restricted access to the X platform (formerly Twitter), raising concerns about digital freedoms. NetBlocks confirmed the disruption on May 20, 2024, indicating service providers…
Philanthropy is becoming an increasingly powerful force in Africa, with African billionaires taking the lead in addressing critical developmental challenges. Philanthropy is gaining significance in Africa, driven by billionaire efforts. Prominent philanthropists include Aliko Dangote, Patrice Motsepe, Strive Masiyiwa, and Mo Ibrahim. These individuals implement culturally sensitive and context-specific initiatives. While many African countries continue…
Recent reports indicate that, based on a court filing on Tuesday by a court in the United States, 12 South Asian migrants are to be deported to South Sudan. As a result, US immigration officers have begun enforcing the decree. A U.S. court ruled on the deportation of 12 South Asian migrants to South Sudan,…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced that its naira-for-crude oil agreement with the Nigerian government has enabled it to lower petrol prices, ultimately reducing costs at fuel stations for Nigerian consumers. Dangote Petroleum Refinery implemented a naira-for-crude oil agreement to reduce petrol prices in Nigeria. The initiative supports price stability and contributes to national economic…
