Rwanda appears to be in a heated race to host the Formula 1 Grand Prix, 30 years after it was last held on African soil. Rwanda and South Africa are competing to host the Formula 1 Grand Prix after 30 years in Africa. Rwanda is constructing a track designed by former F1 driver Alexander Wurz,…
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Switzerland has joined the United States in reevaluating its foreign aid investments, announcing an end to development programs in three nations. The Swiss government will reduce funding for foreign aid, impacting various aspects of international cooperation Switzerland is ending development programs in three nations including Zambia, as part of budget cuts Humanitarian aid, peacebuilding efforts,…
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Africa is on the brink of a labour market revolution. By 2030, more than 375 million young people will be employed in the job market in Africa, and this demographic boom is expected to increase to more than a billion people in the next decade. Africa is facing a labor market revolution with the employment…
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South Africa, in particular, stands out as the country with the highest number of people living with HIV in Africa. In 2023, 7.7 million South Africans were living with the virus. It also received the highest HIV/AIDS assistance in 2024, totaling $250 million. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the highest…
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Every year, rankings of the world’s best cities spark debates, inspire travel plans, and, let’s be honest, give residents some serious bragging rights. Cape Town, South Africa, claimed the top spot on TimeOut’s list of the 50 best cities in the world for 2025. Business Insider Africa presents the African cities ranked among the world’s…
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Nigeria’s petrol imports have reached their lowest level in eight years, as the country’s new mega-refinery reduces reliance on foreign suppliers and strengthens fuel independence. Nigeria’s petrol imports reach lowest level in 8 years due to new mega-refinery reducing reliance on foreign suppliers. Imports averaged around 110,000 barrels per day, predominantly from Europe. Refinery disrupts…
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