Monday, June 22, 2026

Business

Jeff Bezos Takes on Elon Musk’s Starlink in Africa With First Kenya Satellite Gateway

After Elon Musk's Starlink established an early foothold across several African markets, Jeff Bezos is now making his most significant move on the continent,...

Kenya and South Africa Sign 6 Deals to Boost African Trade

South Africa and Kenya have signed six new cooperation agreements in a move aimed at strengthening trade, improving maritime links, expanding skills development and...
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Nigerian Startup Jiji Buys Bangladesh’s Bikroy in Rare African Tech Expansion Into Asia

Nigerian-founded classifieds platform Jiji has acquired Bikroy, Bangladesh’s largest online classifieds marketplace, in a deal that signals a rare...

Dangote Plans Historic IPO for His $21 Billion Refinery Across Multiple African Stock Exchanges

Africa’s capital markets rarely move in unison or beyond country territories, but the planned Dangote Refinery IPO is certainly...

Dakar to Host SICAO 2026, West Africa’s First Consulting Industry Fair, as Market Surges

It is all systems go in Senegalese capital, Dakar, as the country prepares to host SICAO 2026, West Africa’s...

Kenya Plans $1.7 Billion Railway to Transport Crude Oil to Indian Ocean Port

The government of Kenya is planning to construct a 640-kilometre railway line to transport crude oil from the country’s...

Ghana Bans Pasta Imports by Land to Protect the Country’s First Ever Local Factory

Ghana, a country considered Africa's pasta capital, has announced a ban on pasta imports by land in a move...

ECOWAS Common Currency, the ECO, Set for 2027 Launch as West Africa Advances Monetary Integration

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has confirmed July 1, 2027, as the target launch date for...