The global shift from cash, towards digital payments is gaining momentum, with Nigeria leading the charge. Nigeria leads in the decline of cash transactions among major economies Nigeria recorded the most significant decline in cash transactions among seven major economies between 2014 and 2024 Digital wallets account for over a third of global consumer-to-business spending…
China and South Africa partnered together to create the world’s longest quantum communications link, via the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) and Stellenbosch University in South Africa. China and South Africa partnered to create the world’s longest quantum communications link. The link spans 12,900 kilometers and utilized China’s Jinan-1 quantum microsatellite. Scientists…
The Sudanese army announced that it had taken complete control of the Presidential Palace in downtown Khartoum. Sudanese army takes control of the Presidential Palace in Khartoum. Conflict erupted in April 2023 due to failed power-sharing deal after military coup. Sudanese army regains ground in central Sudan, reclaiming key areas and ministries. The Sudanese army…
While African nations often appear lower in these rankings, some countries are making notable progress. In the latest report, Mauritius leads as the happiest country in Africa, ranking 78th globally with a score of 5.832. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 happiest countries in Africa in 2025. The list is courtesy of The World…
A U.S. court has awarded Ghanaian investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas $18 million (£14 million) in damages after a jury ruled that he was defamed by former Ghanaian MP Kennedy Agyapong. Anas Aremeyaw Anas was awarded $18 million in damages by U.S. court. Defamation case stems from remarks made by former Ghanaian MP Kennedy Agyapong…
Morocco plans to invest 15 billion dirhams ($1.55 billion) in constructing a new terminal at Casablanca’s largest airport. Morocco plans to invest $1.55 billion in constructing a new terminal at Casablanca’s largest airport. The terminal is part of Morocco’s infrastructure upgrades to support its co-hosting of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Morocco aims to attract…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has firmly refuted claims circulating in the media that MTN Ghana has been granted a licence to facilitate cross-border money transfers with MTN Nigeria. Bank of Ghana denies claims of MTN Ghana being licensed for cross-border money transfers with MTN Nigeria MobileMoney Limited, behind MTN MoMo, has not been authorized…
The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Emelia Arthur, has announced that the close fishing season for artisanal fishermen will not be enforced in 2025. Close fishing season for artisanal fishermen will not be enforced in 2025 to safeguard small-scale fishers’ livelihoods Industrial trawlers will still be subject to the annual two-month restriction for conservation…
As various African countries broaden their views on what international relations should include, certain regions have developed anti-colonial feelings, translating to anti-West sentiments. They have instead chosen to collaborate with Eastern countries such as Russia and China. With this transformation comes an inflow of Russian military involvement, including mercenaries or, more specifically, the Wagner group.…
