Category Archives: Performance

South Africa is preparing to ease local ownership requirements for Starlink and other foreign satellite service providers, following high-level diplomatic engagements with the United States. South Africa plans to ease local ownership requirements for foreign satellite service providers. This initiative responds to concerns over restrictions imposed by the current Electronic Communications Act. Elon Musk’s Starlink…

In 2024, African countries faced significant hurdles in obtaining Schengen visas, with several nations recording some of the highest rejection rates globally. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the highest Schengen visa rejection. The list is courtesy of the European Commission. Countries that submit fewer visa applications often face disproportionately higher…

As Moscow deepens its economic footprint across Africa, Russian Railways is setting its sights on four key countries poised to become hubs in a new era of transcontinental connectivity. Russian Railways (RZD) is targeting four African countries—Burkina Faso, Ghana, South Africa, and Libya—for infrastructure projects. This initiative is part of Russia’s strategy to enhance trade…

The United States has announced sanctions against Sudan following the determination that the Sudanese military used chemical weapons during the country’s ongoing civil war. The U.S. announced sanctions against Sudan due to chemical weapons usage by its military. Sanctions entail export restrictions and limits on government credit lines, effective June 6. Sudan’s civil war has…

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has revealed that the Federal Government of Nigeria earns as much as 52 kobo from every N1 generated by his cement company. Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, disclosed that the Nigerian Federal Government earns substantial revenue from his cement company. His cement company operates across over 10 countries and has…

Tanzania has completed the $260 million John Magufuli Bridge, the longest in East Africa and one of the ten longest on the African continent. Tanzania has completed the $260 million John Magufuli Bridge, the longest in East Africa, spanning 3.2 kilometers across Lake Victoria. It is set to open to traffic on June 19, 2025,…

The United Kingdom has finally decided to relinquish its hold on its last standing African colony, the Chagos Islands, situated in the island nation of Mauritius. The United Kingdom has agreed to transfer jurisdiction of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. This deal retains UK control of the Diego Garcia military base under a 99-year lease.…

Brazil’s central bank has expressed doubt about the likelihood of BRICS nations displacing the U.S. dollar as the dominant global currency within the next decade. Brazil’s central bank expresses skepticism about BRICS replacing the U.S. dollar as the dominant global currency Analysts note growing pressures, such as trade tensions and sanctions, prompting calls within BRICS…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals announced a partnership with Vinmar Group, a global petrochemicals distributor, to introduce Dangote polypropylene to international markets. Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced a partnership with Vinmar Group to introduce polypropylene internationally. The petrochemical plant in Lagos, with an 830 metric tonne capacity, began polypropylene production in March. The facility aims…