Bridging the Gap: How Infrastructure Is Financed in Africa — From Sovereign Debt to Blended Finance and the New Continental Push
The mechanisms, the money, and the political will behind roads, power lines, ports, and digital…
BRAND FOCUS AFRICA
Brand Focus Africa explores the trends, ideas, and strategies shaping businesses, culture, and innovation across the continent. From inspiring stories of African entrepreneurs to in-depth insights on markets, careers, technology, and lifestyle, this section highlights the voices and developments driving Africa’s future
Bond Markets Across Africa Explained: How Governments and Companies Borrow, Why Yields Are High, and Where the Real Risk Lies
From Ghana’s Eurobond drama to Nigeria’s domestic debt boom and South Africa’s deep institutional market…
Dividend Investing in African Markets: Yield Realities, Payout Mechanics and the Search for Reliable Income
Why the MTN, Ecobank and Safaricom dividends behave differently — and how retail investors actually…
China Expands Direct Africa Shipping Routes Ahead of 2026 Zero-Tariff Policy, Reshaping Trade Corridors
China is accelerating its maritime trade integration with Africa through new direct shipping routes from…
Corporate & Markets Roundup: Nigeria Shakeup, Banking Turmoil, Trafigura’s Ghana Mine Revival
Accra — Across Africa’s corporate and economic landscape, significant developments are unfolding. Nigeria’s President Tinubu has…
Markets & Investment Roundup: Africa Attracts $16bn, UAE Leads Investment, Ghana Announces Free Visa Regime
Accra — The first quarter of 2026 has seen a flurry of investment activity across the…
Geopolitics & Economy: U.S.–Africa Mineral Race Intensifies, Ruto Defends Kenya’s Fuel Costs, Weakest Maritime Fleets Ranked
Accra — Three distinct but interconnected narratives are shaping the geopolitical and economic landscape across Africa…
Banking & Markets: Kenya’s Bad Loan Pressure, South Africa’s War-Led Opportunity & Zimbabwe’s Currency Call
Accra — Across Africa’s diverse financial landscape, three distinct narratives are unfolding this week. In Kenya,…
Corporate & Manufacturing: Nigerian Drone Maker Expands to Ghana, Burkina Faso Tightens Grip on Gold Mine
Accra — West Africa’s corporate and manufacturing landscape is undergoing significant shifts, with a Nigerian defense-tech…
Seplat Energy Becomes First NGX-Listed Firm to Cross N10,000 Per Share After Elumelu’s Heirs Holdings Acquisition
In the history of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), no listed company had ever crossed…