While China, India, and the U.S. chase Africa’s critical minerals, Singapore has set its sights on something different — carbon offsets. Singapore is focusing on carbon offsets in Africa to balance emissions and support climate goals. Carbon offsets are created through projects like reforestation and clean energy initiatives. Singapore aims to establish itself as Asia’s…
Government officials from both South Africa and the United States are set to engage in high-level discussions concerning their bi-lateral trade. Parks Tau, the South African Trade Minister recently met with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to further conversations on mending their trade relationship. Since assuming office, the Donald Trump administration has championed an “America…
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is reportedly planning to cut as many as 680 jobs and shut some plants in South Africa, joining a slew of international companies scaling back their presence in the country. Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) plans to retrench 680 workers and close plants in Bloemfontein and East London. The actions…
Google is planning four new infrastructure hubs across Africa to support its latest underwater fibre-optic cables. Google plans to establish four new infrastructure hubs across Africa to support underwater fibre-optic cables. The hubs will consist of landing stations and data centres, connecting subsea cables to various regions of the continent. This initiative reflects a broader…
Close to a dozen American deportees sent to Ghana are still being detained there, according to statements from the deportees and their legal representatives. Eleven American deportees sent to Ghana remain detained despite Ghanaian authorities reporting their release. The deportees conveyed experiences of malnutrition and illness during detention at a military camp in Ghana. Legal…
Strive Masiyiwa is one of Africa’s most respected business leaders. Many people know him as the man who helped bring mobile phones to millions of Africans through his company Econet. Strive Masiyiwa is a prominent African entrepreneur known for pioneering mobile telecommunications and challenging state-owned monopolies. He is currently focusing on developing digital infrastructure in…
Ghana is tightening visa requirements for Chinese nationals in a bid to curb illegal gold mining, a practice that has fueled environmental destruction and strained local communities. Ghana has introduced stricter visa requirements for Chinese nationals to address illegal gold mining activities. New rules demand in-person interviews for visa issuance, eliminating group visa applications. Illegal…
A national court in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, has ruled in favor of Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, concerning his oil refinery’s recent tussle with union truck drivers in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector. Nigeria’s National Industrial Court issued an interim injunction in favor of Dangote Refinery, preventing union-led industrial actions. The unions involved were prohibited from…
Six African central bank governors have been recognized among the world’s best in 2025 rankings of the Global Finance’s Central Banker Report Cards, earning top grades of “A” and “A-” for their role in stabilizing currencies, taming inflation, and supporting economic growth across the continent. Six African central bank governors have been recognized among the…
