The crucial role of oversight in Africa-China trade
China’s economic presence in Africa—built on over $181 billion in infrastructure loans and $50 billion in foreign direct investment—is neither the predatory threat nor the development miracle it’s often portrayed as. New research tracking 28 African nations over two decades finds that outcomes hinge almost entirely on the quality of domestic governance. Where institutions are […]
Ghana opens $40m pasta factory to cut imports
Ghana is making moves to reduce its import dependency with the launch of a $40 million pasta manufacturing plant by Olam Agri near Tema. The facility, completed ahead of schedule, will produce up to 40% of Ghana’s pasta needs—a market previously met entirely by imports that cost an estimated $140 million between 2021 and 2024. […]
Resolute Mining greenlights Côte d’Ivoire gold project
Australia-based Resolute Mining has approved construction of the Doropo gold project in Côte d’Ivoire, marking a significant expansion of its African operations. The project, expected to produce about 2.2 million ounces of gold over an estimated 13-year mine life, will begin development following the company’s final investment decision and the granting of a mining permit […]
South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria lead Africa’s wealth rankings
Wealth across the African continent is reaching new heights, with the combined fortunes of its richest individuals surging by 21% this year to a staggering $126.7 billion. Leading the charge is South Africa, which remains the continent’s ultimate wealth hub with eight billionaires, including luxury king Johann Rupert. Close behind is Egypt, fueled by the […]
South Africa remains key player in world trade
Despite widespread fears of deglobalization, the world’s trade connections remain near record highs—and South Africa is firmly part of that story. The DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026 ranks South Africa 53rd among 180 economies, reflecting its status as one of Africa’s most internationally integrated nations. Global connectedness reached 25% in 2025, matching the 2022 peak, […]
DR Congo opens first gold refinery
The Democratic Republic of Congo has opened its first gold refining facility, marking a significant step in the country’s effort to capture greater value from its vast mineral wealth. The move, a departure from the traditional model of raw extraction, places Congo alongside a growing number of African nations pushing back against decades of extraction-without-development […]
