Zambia Breaks the Dollar Line, Starts Taking Mining Taxes in China’s Yuan
Zambia has crossed a quiet but consequential financial line. Africa’s second-largest copper producer has become…
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
Tony Elumelu Writes a $500 Million Cheque and Redraws Africa’s Oil Power Map
Tony Elumelu has made one of the boldest bets in African energy in recent years…
Copper Prices Surge as Supply Tightens and Global Demand Accelerates, Positioning Africa as a Strategic Winner
Copper markets have experienced heightened volatility and renewed momentum in 2025, underscoring the metal’s growing…
Diageo Exits East African Breweries in $2.3bn Deal as Asahi Expands Global Footprint
Diageo, the world’s largest spirits maker and the owner of globally recognised brands such as…
African Development Bank Raises Historic $11bn for Africa’s Poorest Economies in Record ADF-17 Replenishment
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has achieved a major milestone in development finance after its…
U.S. Expands Travel Restrictions, Prompting Backlash and Debate Across Africa
The United States’ latest expansion of its travel restrictions has triggered a wave of reaction…
Airtel Africa Partners with SpaceX to Bring Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell Satellite Service to 14 Markets
Airtel Africa has struck a partnership with SpaceX to deploy Starlink’s direct-to-cell satellite technology across…
Egypt Seals $200 Million Qatari Deal to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Waste Oil
Egypt has signed a $200 million investment agreement with Qatar’s Al Mana Holding to establish…
Africa Loses $5 Billion Annually to Forex Charges as AfCFTA Pushes for Digital Trade Sovereignty
Africa is bleeding an estimated $5 billion every year—not from corruption or capital flight, but…
Africa’s Trade Ambitions Mature: AfCFTA and Afreximbank Push Toward a Unified Continental Economy
Africa’s vision of a seamless, self-reliant trading bloc is no longer an abstract aspiration—it is…