The United States has expanded a contentious immigration policy that requires visa applicants from selected countries to post a financial bond of up to $15,000, extending it to seven additional nations, five of them in Africa. The United States has expanded its visa bond requirement to seven more countries, five of them in Africa. Applicants…
Africa’s digital and industrial infrastructure push is drawing fresh momentum from Zimbabwe, where Econet InfraCo says it is planning a large-scale, airport-adjacent industrial development backed by renewable energy and data capacity. Econet InfraCo is initiating a substantial industrial development project adjacent to the Robert Mugabe International Airport in Harare, Zimbabwe. The proposed location aims to…
The shockwaves from the recent US military operation in Venezuela, where President Nicolás Maduro was captured and flown to the United States, have reverberated around the world. African heavyweights are facing renewed calls for economic and monetary unity amid escalating US interventionism abroad. The US operation in Venezuela and warnings directed at Mexico and Cuba…
Crime levels can vary a lot from city to city, and Numbeo’s Crime Index gives a snapshot of how safe or risky life feels in different places. Six of the ten African cities with the highest crime scores are in South Africa. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African cities with the highest crime…
South Africa’s gasoline prices are set to fall to their lowest level in nearly four years, as a combination of falling global crude prices and a stronger rand eases the cost of fuel. Gasoline prices in South Africa are decreasing to their lowest level in nearly four years. The price decline is attributed to falling…
Travelers from six African countries are now facing higher costs and stricter scrutiny as the $250 Visa Integrity Fee, legislated in July 2025 and formally enforced from October 1, 2025, is fully applied alongside new digital and biometric requirements. Travelers from six African nations face increased visa application costs and stringent vetting procedures as of…
Benin and Niger have expelled each other’s diplomats, deepening a standoff between the two West African neighbours and highlighting growing diplomatic strain in the region. Benin and Niger have both expelled each other’s diplomats, marking a significant diplomatic standoff. The tensions escalated following Benin declaring two Nigerien officials persona non grata, prompting a reciprocal measure…
Angola has taken another step toward strengthening its upstream oil output and downstream energy security after the N’Dola Sul project officially began production in late December, bringing new barrels and gas into the country’s export and domestic supply chain. The N’Dola Sul offshore project in Angola commenced operations in December, aiming to enhance the country’s…
Ghana’s currency has recorded its first full-year gain against the U.S. dollar in more than 30 years, buoyed by surging gold prices, rising reserves, and a weakening greenback. Ghana’s cedi has achieved its first annual appreciation in over 30 years, increasing by approximately 41% in 2023. The strength of the cedi is attributed to high…
