South Africa’s inflation is on course to meet the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) revised 3% target in 2026, with prices remaining broadly stable. South Africa’s central bank anticipates meeting its revised 3% inflation target by 2026, with inflation for 2025 forecasted at 3.2% to 3.4%. The main lending rate is currently 6.75%, with a…
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier, has ordered nine Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft as it moves to meet rising demand for long-haul travel. Ethiopian Airlines has ordered nine Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to enhance its long-haul fleet in response to rising international travel demand. This order aims to support the airline’s global network expansion, currently servicing…
Ghana has taken a decisive step towards keeping more value from its gold industry, signing a new agreement that will see the precious metal refined locally before export. Ghana has signed a new deal to refine gold locally, reducing its reliance on raw exports. The agreement involves GoldBod, Gold Coast Refinery, and South Africa’s Rand…
Senegal has revoked offshore exploration rights held by Atlas Oranto Petroleum, a privately owned upstream oil and gas firm founded by Nigerian energy entrepreneur Arthur Eze, reinforcing a tougher regulatory approach toward long-stalled licences. The decision aligns with Senegal’s commitment to enhance regulation in its energy sector and rapidly monetize hydrocarbon resources. Senegal revoked the…
On average, African passengers pay about 3.5 different charges on international departures, totalling roughly $68 in 2024, up from $66 in 2022. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the highest international flight taxes. The list is courtesy of AFRAA Taxes and Charges Study Review. In the most expensive markets, Gabon, Sierra…
South Africa’s richest man, Johann Rupert, whose net worth almost peaked at $20 billion a week ago, has posted nine-month earnings of the same amount, courtesy of his luxury goods holdings, Richemont. Johann Rupert has achieved significant financial success through his luxury goods holdings, notably Richemont. Richemont recorded impressive nine-month earnings of $20 billion, driven…
India has proposed that BRICS nations explore linking their official digital currencies to simplify cross-border trade and tourism payments, a move that could gradually reduce reliance on the US dollar as geopolitical tensions intensify. India’s central bank has proposed linking BRICS digital currencies to simplify trade and tourism payments. The plan could be tabled at…
In the 1990s, as Nigeria’s banking sector shifted from government and foreign control to a nascent class of local private investors, a $5 million opportunity caught Jim Ovia’s eye, setting the stage for what would become one of Africa’s most profitable banks. Jim Ovia founded Zenith Bank in 1990 with an initial capital of about…
Dangote Group has signed a $350 million deal with Indian engineering firm EIL to expand its flagship refinery and petrochemicals complex in Lagos, a move set to boost Nigeria’s industrial capacity and reduce Africa’s reliance on imported refined fuels. The project aims to increase the refinery’s capacity from 650,000 to 1.4 million barrels per day,…
