Malawi bans doctors from private work
Malawi has taken one of its most aggressive swings at healthcare corruption in years, sparking a heated debate across the country. Following an undercover investigation exposing coordinated bribery networks across public hospitals, the government has banned public health workers from simultaneously practicing privately, giving those who own private facilities just 30 days to divest or […]
Inside Morocco’s multi-billion dollar military upgrade
Morocco has emerged as Africa’s largest arms importer, according to new data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute—and the regional context makes the numbers particularly striking. Moroccan weapons imports rose 12% between 2021 and 2025 compared to the previous five-year period, driven by a sustained military modernization program. This occurs amid a backdrop of […]
Congo candidates make final push as presidential vote nears
Presidential campaigning in Republic of the Congo will draw to a close on Friday as candidates make their final appeals ahead of Sunday’s vote. Seven contenders are competing for the nation’s top office, including veteran opposition figures Joseph Kignoumbi Kia Mboungou and Anguios Nganguia Engambe. Mboungou is running for the fifth time since 2002, while […]
Why white South Africans are returning from the US
While President Trump portrays white South Africans as a persecuted minority, a growing number of them are quietly making the opposite choice—returning home. Thousands of white South Africans are coming back from the US, Europe, and elsewhere, drawn by lower living costs, family ties, improved power supply, and mounting disillusionment with life abroad. Some also […]
Explorer finally finds Angola’s legendary ‘ghost elephants’
For decades, rumors of “ghost elephants” roaming the remote highlands of Angola lingered as legend among local communities. Determined to uncover the truth, South African explorer Steve Boyes spent seven years searching the vast wilderness using camera traps, sensors, and aerial surveys—yet the elusive herd remained out of sight. Everything changed in 2024 when Boyes […]
Nigeria to host 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair
Nigeria has officially signed on to host the 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair, bringing one of the continent’s most significant economic events to Lagos. The agreement, signed with Afreximbank, the African Union Commission, and the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat, signals a major vote of confidence in Nigeria’s commercial capital. Held every two years, the […]
Zimbabwe seeks investors for ambitious satellite project
Zimbabwe is looking for investors to help finance an ambitious $200 million satellite project aimed at strengthening the country’s telecommunications and digital infrastructure. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube said the government is actively seeking partners to support the initiative, which is expected to significantly improve national connectivity. The project builds on Zimbabwe’s recent progress in space […]
South Africa looks to Brazil to expand trade
Cyril Ramaphosa used a two-day state visit to Brazil to deepen economic ties and position South Africa as a gateway for Brazilian companies seeking opportunities across African markets. Speaking with business leaders, Ramaphosa called for expanding a trade pact between southern African nations and a Latin American bloc—comprising Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The push […]
Nigeria suspends gasoline imports to boost local refining
For the second consecutive month, Nigerian regulators have suspended gasoline import licenses, enforcing a Petroleum Industry Act provision that only permits imports when domestic supply falls short. With the Dangote Refinery supplying over 36 million liters of petrol daily in February, authorities ruled local output sufficient. The policy shift marks a significant victory for the […]
Nigerian Commodity Trader Sunbeth Raises ₦165.7 Billion to Expand Cocoa Export Operations
Investor confidence in Africa’s agricultural trade is strengthening, with Nigerian commodity firm Sunbeth Global Concepts Limited raising ₦165.73 billion through a commercial paper issuance that significantly exceeded expectations. The offering, which opened on February 27 and closed on March 6, 2026, initially targeted ₦100 billion, but strong demand from qualified investors pushed subscriptions 65% above […]
