Yearly Archives: 2025

Across Africa’s skylines, from Dakar to Lomé, one name consistently echoes in conversations about modern architecture: Pierre Goudiaby Atepa. Pierre Goudiaby Atepa is a renowned Senegalese engineer and architect shaping Africa’s architectural landscape. Educated at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, he emphasized sustainable urban development and African-centered design. His major works include the BCEAO Headquarters in Dakar…

Shoprite’s Chief Executive Officer, Pieter Engelbrecht, has received a total payout of $4.6 million for the 2025 financial year, solidifying his position among Africa’s highest-paid corporate executives. Shoprite CEO Pieter Engelbrecht took home $4.6 million in total pay for FY 2025, a year marked by record sales and strategic restructuring. The group posted $13.8 billion…

Rwanda is accelerating efforts to grow its service exports under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), aiming to transform the country into one of Africa’s leading hubs for digital trade and professional services. Rwanda’s trade ministry is finalising a new policy to boost digital trade and expand service exports across AfCFTA and East African…

France has airlifted Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina out of the country after weeks of youth-led protests and military defections plunged the Indian Ocean nation into chaos. Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina was airlifted out of the country by France amidst escalating unrest. Protests began over resource shortages and evolved into widespread demands for Rajoelina’s resignation. Military…

Africa’s richest man and chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has warned that the perception of a monopoly to investors could deter them from investing in Nigeria. Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and chairman of the Dangote Group, addressed concerns about his perceived monopoly, emphasizing its potential harmful impact on foreign investments in Nigeria.…

French aerospace giant Safran has signed two major agreements with Morocco to establish a new engine assembly line for Airbus jets and a maintenance and repair facility near Casablanca. Safran has partnered with Morocco to establish an engine assembly line for Airbus LEAP-1A engines and a maintenance facility near Casablanca. The company plans to invest…

Since the inauguration of the Dangote Oil Refinery, the owner of the factory, and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has seen his net worth surge significantly. Aliko Dangote’s net worth has significantly increased following the inauguration of the Dangote Oil Refinery. As of October 13th, his net worth stands at $29.6 billion, approaching the $30…

The €342 million Medusa submarine cable project, designed to strengthen digital connectivity between Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa, has officially entered its deployment phase The €342 million Medusa submarine cable project aims to enhance digital connectivity between Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa. The initiative, led by Barcelona-based AFR-IX Telecom, will establish a major data corridor over an…

Kenya’s betting industry has been thrown into fresh turmoil after the government introduced a new tax regime that will see gamblers lose money even when they don’t win. Kenya’s Finance Act 2025 imposes a 5% tax on all betting and gaming withdrawals, replacing the previous 20% tax on winnings. The government expects to nearly double…