Monthly Archives: May 2026

Mauritius, Africa’s second wealthiest and most peaceful country, has officially launched its highly anticipated $1 million Golden Visa program, aimed at attracting high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) from around the world. Mauritius has launched a $1 million Golden Visa program to attract high-net-worth individuals globally. Applicants must invest $1 million within 12 months of arrival to be…

Africa-to-Asia emerged as the world’s fastest-growing long-haul private jet corridor in 2025, recording a 42% year-on-year increase in flights, according to data from VistaJet published in Knight Frank’s latest Wealth Report. Africa-to-Asia became the fastest-growing long-haul private jet corridor in 2025, with a 42% year-on-year increase in flights. Growth on Africa-to-Asia routes outpaced other major…

South Africa has secured a Europe-backed $90 million deal to build Africa’s first fully integrated vaccine plant, a project expected to create over 7,000 jobs amid growing hantavirus outbreak fears. South Africa secured a R1.5 billion deal with the European Investment Bank and Biovac to build Africa’s first fully integrated end-to-end vaccine manufacturing plant. The…

The United States and South Africa have begun preliminary discussions on potential co-operation in mining, infrastructure and investment, signalling a possible thaw in relations after months of diplomatic strain. The United States and South Africa have opened preliminary talks on mining and infrastructure partnerships after months of diplomatic tensions. The discussions centre on critical minerals,…

A major contractor at Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex, Mali’s largest gold mining operation, is shutting down its activities in the country and laying off more than 600 workers, in the latest sign of mounting pressure surrounding one of Africa’s biggest gold assets. Gounkoto Mining Services, a major contractor at Mali’s largest gold mine, is shutting down…

African airlines are bracing for higher costs after the Lufthansa Group warned that disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz could add about $2 billion to its fuel bill this year, highlighting growing pressure on carriers as Middle East tensions tighten global jet fuel supplies. The escalating Middle East conflict is increasing global kerosene prices and…

The Dangote group, in its quest to explore options for raising capital to expand its conglomerate, is now looking at the prospect of more dollar bond sales. Dangote Group is considering issuing more dollar bonds to finance its expansion projects. Their fertilizer arm recently raised $750 million through a private bond sale, marking its first…

The Government of Ghana has formally petitioned the African Union to intervene regarding the xenophobic attacks targeting foreign African migrants within South Africa. The Ghanaian government has petitioned the African Union to intervene against xenophobic attacks on African migrants in South Africa. Ghana expressed particular concern for attacks on its citizens and urged AU action…

Zimbabwe said it was returning several foreign-owned farms that were seized during a violent land grab more than 25 years ago and paying compensation of $146 million. Zimbabwe is returning several foreign-owned farms seized over 25 years ago and compensating with $146 million. The transfer affects 67 properties linked to owners from Denmark, Germany, the…