Angel Fair Africa At San Francisco Tech Week
Eric Osiakwan Following the successful 12th Angel Fair Africa (aka AFA@12) in New York1, Chanzo Capital was invited to stage the first Angel Fair Africa speed dating for African entrepreneurs and investors as part of San Francisco Tech Week (#SFTechWeek) on October 7 20252. Tech Week is the largest decentralized conference put together by Andreessen […]
South Africa’s Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM): A New Era For Power Trading
Regulatory transformation and its impact on IPPs, PPAs, and energy investment to be discussed at the IPP & PPA Conference – a side event to the Africa Energy Indaba 2026 The launch of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) marks a historic turning point in the country’s energy sector, paving the way for competitive electricity trading, private […]
Clearwater Mall Secures South Africa’s First Walmart Store
Hyprop-owned centre brings international retail giant to West Rand, creating 80+ jobs Clearwater Mall, owned and managed by Hyprop Investments, will become home to South Africa’s first Walmart store, marking the American retail giant’s debut entry into the local market. The announcement transforms Clearwater Mall’s retail offering and introduces Walmart’s distinctive “Every Day Low Prices” […]
Nigeria raises $2.35 billion in dollar bond sale
Nigeria has successfully launched a major $2.35 billion international bond sale, signaling a strong resurgence in foreign investor appetite for African debt. The offering included $1.25 billion in 2036 notes and $1.1 billion in 2046 bonds, priced at yields of 8.625% and 9.125%. The offering included $1.25 billion in 2036 notes and $1.1 billion in 2046 […]
South Africa to probe luring of citizens into Ukraine conflict
The South African government has announced it is working to repatriate 17 citizens who were allegedly tricked into fighting in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. According to an official statement, the men, aged 20 to 39, were lured by promises of lucrative employment contracts and are now trapped in Ukraine’s war-torn Donbas region. President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered a […]
The Gambia’s Yahya Jammeh announces return from exile
The Gambia’s former dictator, Yahya Jammeh, who ruled for 22 years through fear and brutality, has announced his intention to return from exile. This prospect, once considered unthinkable, is now plausible due to a significant shift in regional dynamics. Notably, the once-decisive ECOWAS bloc that forced him out in 2017 is now weakened by internal crises […]
New EU carbon tax threatens African trade
A significant shift in EU trade policy is set to impact African economies as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) takes full effect. This new tax imposes a cost based on the carbon emissions generated in the production of imported goods such as aluminum, steel, and fertilizers, aiming to level the playing field for EU manufacturers. For […]
Historians challenge Germany’s hold on Nefertiti bust
The stunning 3,300-year-old bust of Queen Nefertiti, currently the star attraction of Berlin’s Neues Museum, is at the heart of an escalating restitution debate. Historians and Egyptian campaigners are forcefully challenging Germany’s legal and moral right to the artifact, which was discovered by a German team in 1912. They argue that the bust’s acquisition was based […]
Ghana’s inflation hits four-year low
Ghana is staging one of the most impressive economic turnarounds in recent years, with its inflation rate plummeting to a four-year low of 8%. This marks the ninth consecutive monthly decline, a dramatic reversal from the crisis levels of over 22% seen just a year ago. The country’s remarkable recovery, driven by soaring gold and cocoa prices, […]
Trump declines to attend G20 summit in South Africa
US President Donald Trump has announced he will boycott the upcoming G20 Summit in Johannesburg, arguing that South Africa should be expelled from the group. Speaking at the American Business Forum in Miami, Trump justified his position by repeating previous claims that the country’s land confiscation policies constitute a “massive human rights violation.” These assertions, which he […]
