In 2025, low rent is more than a financial comfort; it is a lifeline for millions of people residing in African cities. Business Insider Africa presents the top 5 African cities with the least expensive rent at the start of 2025. This list is courtesy of Numbeo. Alexandria ranks number 1 on the list. As…
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A recent survey shows improved customer service in SME banking as financial institutions in Ghana and Nigeria seek long-term relationships with expanding businesses. SME banking customer service in Africa has shown some significant improvements KPMG’s 2024 Banking Survey highlights progress and challenges in SME, corporate, and retail banking. In 2024, Nigeria and Ghana saw modest…
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Last year, South Africa dominated the top spots, holding the top five positions for the highest crime rates. In the latest rankings, six cities from South Africa still feature prominently, reflecting the ongoing security challenges faced by the country. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African cities with the highest crime index at the…
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African Startups made significant strides in 2024, with many ventures successfully securing funding to drive their growth and expansion. African Startup ecosystem made significant progress in 2024 Two African start-ups achieved ‘unicorn’ status with valuations of $1 billion or more 10 Startups accounted for 51% of the total funding in 2024 This progress was achieved…
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There have been several oil explorations by major oil conglomerates in the Southern African country of Namibia in recent years. Shell has announced a $400 million write-down related to an offshore oil discovery in Namibia, deeming the project commercially unviable. Shell announces a $400 million write-down for an offshore oil discovery in Namibia. Total Energies…
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In 2023, despite submitting half as many Schengen visa applications as those from Asia, African applicants were twice as likely to be rejected, with rates 14 percentage points higher than Asian applicants. Business Insider Africa presents top 10 African countries with the highest Schengen visa rejection rates. This list is courtesy of Henley and Partners. Six…
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