A Ghanaian military helicopter en route from Accra to Obuasi crashed, claiming the lives of Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment, Science and Technology Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed. A Ghanaian military helicopter crashed en route from Accra to Obuasi. Julius Debrah labelled the incident a ‘national tragedy,’ and Ghana mourns the loss of these…
AI is expected to contribute approximately USD 15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, and Africa is well-positioned to tap into a substantial portion of this surge. The continent’s growing adoption of mobile and digital tools already offers the groundwork for an AI revolution, linking people, companies, and public institutions in new ways. Egypt…
The general government balance is one indicator that rarely receives much attention but is extremely important in the dynamic realm of African economies. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the largest increase in extra cash from 2024 to 2025. This list is courtesy of the Africa Pulse Report by the World…
Zambia is seeking an additional $145 million by extending its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme by 12 months. Zambia plans to extend its IMF programme by 12 months to secure an additional $145 million in funding. The nation aims to stabilize its finances after years of increasing debt. Zambia has already received approximately $1.55 billion…
With a shift in global military policies, the United States has opted to modify key leadership positions in Africa to confront new threats via AFRICOM. The United States has recently revised key military leadership roles to address emerging global threats, particularly in Africa. For the first time, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) is led by an…
The South African government has officially raised concerns over the Kingdom of Eswatini’s recent agreement with the United States to receive and temporarily resettle foreign convicts deported for serious criminal offenses. The South African government raised concerns over Eswatini’s agreement to temporarily resettle foreign nationals deported from the U.S. for serious crimes. Pretoria warned about…
The administration of President Donald Trump will soon require visa applicants from Zambia and Malawi to pay bonds of up to $15,000 for certain tourist and business visas. The policy introduces a visa bond requirement for applicants from Zambia and Malawi for specific visa categories. Bonds range from $5,000 to $15,000, determined during the visa…
South Africa, the continent’s largest economy, is facing renewed trade headwinds as Danish shipping giant Maersk announced it will discontinue direct cargo shipments between South Africa and the United States from October 1. South Africa, the continent’s largest economy, faces challenges due to Maersk discontinuing direct cargo shipments to the US from October 1. South…
South African retail giant Shoprite Holdings is making a decisive retreat from another pair of African markets, announcing plans to exit Ghana and Malawi as part of its ongoing recalibration outside its home base. Shoprite Holdings announced plans to exit Ghana and Malawi markets as part of a regional recalibration strategy. These exits signify Shoprite’s…
