Zambia has downplayed health concerns following a toxic spill at a Chinese-owned copper mine, after the United States ordered the evacuation of its personnel over contamination fears. Zambia addressed health concerns following a toxic spill from a Chinese-owned copper mine. The spill released 50 million liters of toxic sludge, affecting the Zambezi River and the…
As the world pulls away from the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic wounds inflicted on many African countries remain visible, particularly in countries whose real GDP growth has been slow or flat since 2020. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the slowest recovery in real GDP from the pandemic…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX satellite internet service, Starlink, is fast losing traction in Kenya, which is considered a vital African growth area for the tech business. Starlink’s satellite internet service is losing traction in Kenya due to high costs and limited performance. Kenyan consumers are turning back to local ISPs offering faster speeds, better prices, and…
Tensions between Sudan and the United Arab Emirates have intensified following reports that the Sudanese air force shot down an Emirati aircraft allegedly transporting mercenaries and military equipment destined for the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The Sudanese Air Force reportedly downed an Emirati aircraft suspected of transporting mercenaries and equipment for paramilitary forces. The…
Germany has expanded access to its Schengen visa services with the launch of four new application centres in Nigeria, Cameroon, and Cyprus. Germany has launched four new Schengen visa application centres in Nigeria, Cameroon, and Cyprus to enhance service access. Facilities are located in Abuja and Lagos (Nigeria), Yaoundé (Cameroon), and Nicosia (Cyprus) Data reveals…
São Tomé and Príncipe, a West African island nation, has officially joined the growing list of countries offering citizenship through financial contributions, launching a new citizenship by investment (CBI) program aimed at attracting foreign capital. São Tomé and Príncipe launched a citizenship by investment (CBI) program on August 1, 2023. Applicants must contribute financially, with…
Although military conflicts have long plagued Africa’s Great Lakes region, the relationship between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, its eastern neighbor, saw a significant shift in 2025. Conflict in Eastern Congo escalated in 2025 with attacks by the M23 rebel group on Goma, prompting international condemnation. While Angola and other mediators…
The idea of paid leave, time off from work while still receiving a salary, may appear simple, but it really represents a convoluted and sometimes uneven system that is influenced by social norms, corporate cultures, and legal frameworks. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries that offer the most paid time off. This…
Global financial bias is costing African countries billions of dollars annually in inflated borrowing costs and lost revenues. African countries face inflated borrowing costs and lost revenue due to misjudged risk assessments. Research shows Africa’s sovereign default rates align with similarly-rated regions, yet debt trades at higher spreads. Africa records lower default rates on infrastructure…
