[Premium Times] He said inflation rose marginally for two consecutive months, largely induced by external shocks, especially the ongoing war between the US/Israel and Iran, which has exerted upward pr

[Leadership] With inflation rising for the second consecutive month due to the pass-through effect of the conflict in the Middle East, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured that the policy mea

[Daba Finance] South Africa's inflation rate rose to the highest level in 20 months in April, driven by higher fuel prices linked to the Iran war and its effect on global energy markets. Consumer pric

[Daily Maverick] The April consumer price inflation read is the first clear indication of the domestic inflation and interest rate trajectory in the wake of the Iran war, and it is not good, folks.

[SAnews.gov.za] The Consumer Price Index (CPI), known as inflation, has risen by some 1.1% in April to reach some 4% mainly driven by rising fuel prices.

Amid mounting global uncertainty, Africa's growing refining capacity, regional trade links and energy investments are creating new opportunities for industrial growth and economic influence. Dele Kuti

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK), a member of the Transport Sector Alliance that organized the nationwide fuel protests suspended on Tuesday, has accused leaders from t

[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, May 21-East African business leaders are calling on organizations to urgently scale up artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and workforce training, warning that companies

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A tax expert has warned that proposals in the Finance Bill 2026 to impose value-added tax on digital payment platforms could reverse years of progress in financial inclusion an

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The proposed Finance Bill 2026 is heavily tilted toward raising revenue rather than stimulating economic growth or easing the cost of living, tax expert Kiema Onesmus has warne

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya is seeking to fast-track the finalisation of a major meat export agreement with China covering beef, pork, poultry and mutton as Nairobi moves to expand access to the Chi

[Vanguard] Following the launch of Nigeria National Halal Economy Strategy, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Nigeria, Aiyub Omar, has urged Nigerian exporters and businesses to showcase their products

Pan-African banking giant commits to supporting SMEs, women entrepreneurs and regional value chains through a new partnership designed to accelerate implementation of the AfCFTA.

[This Day] Abuja -- Nigeria and China are moving to deepen cooperation in tourism, heritage preservation, and the creative economy as both countries seek to unlock new economic opportunities beyond tr

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on Kenyans of all walks of life to embrace peace and strive towards the stability of the country as well as guard the two jealously.

[ANGOP] Benguela -- The rebuilding of the railway bridge over the Cavaco River, destroyed by the floods recorded in April of this year, should be completed by May 2027, with a view to normalizing inte

[Namibian] Namibia's recent inclusion under China's zero-tariff market access arrangement represents a major development in the country's external trade relations and export strategy.

[The Point] The Gambia Bureau of Statistics (GBoS) has raised concern over the country's labour market structure, calling for urgent policy action to expand formal employment opportunities after new d

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Motorists Association of Kenya has accused some transport sector leaders of betraying a planned nationwide strike by allegedly engaging in secret negotiations with the governme

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana has taken another step toward strengthening labour rights and workplace protection through a high-level technical workshop focused on the ratification of key

[Scrolla] Eskom gave the City of Johannesburg until 8 July to pay a R5.2-billion debt or face major bulk electricity cuts. Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero asked Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgo

[New Era] Swakopmund -- Erongo governor Natalia /Goagoses has called for urgent action and accountability in the management of Namibia's natural resources, saying repeated workshops and discussions ha

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Public service vehicles returned to Nairobi's roads on Wednesday morning after a crippling two-day matatu strike paralysed transport and disrupted business activities across th

[Premium Times] According to the union, the "total and indefinite" strike is due to the failure to implement the new salary structure and other welfare benefits of the academic staff.

Jusqu’à 50 000 salariés de Samsung menacent de faire grève à partir du 21 mai. Un conflit social inédit chez le géant sud-coréen, premier fabricant mondial de puces mémoire, qui inquiète autant la dir

Un soutien exceptionnel face à la flambée des prix, c'est ce qu'a promis la Commission européenne, hier mardi 19 mai, aux agriculteurs de l'Union afin de leur permettre de couvrir leurs besoins en eng

Plus de 70 délégations, regroupant des ministres des Finances, des responsables de services de renseignement financier, des chefs d'institutions internationales, étaient réunies à Paris pour la cinqui

China built organisational structures that coordinate millions of farmers and link them to markets, processing and export demand.

Technology, infrastructure and demographics are converging to position Africa as one of the world's most compelling long-term growth markets

There are currently no approved Bundibugyo virus-specific therapeutics or vaccines and the extent of the spread is uncertain, the WHO says.

Fake drugs, fraudulent alcohol and even counterfeit bottled water are among the shady goods behind a public health crisis in Nigeria.

Ecobank Group has unveiled a $3bn trade finance commitment aimed at accelerating intra-African and global trade, strengthening value chains and supporting industrialisation across the continent throug

As AI makes software development cheaper and faster than ever, technical advantage is rapidly disappearing. Across Africa's startup ecosystem, the companies that endure will not necessarily be those t