Car imports in Nigeria face pressure as new levies target big-engine vehicles
Nigeria is intensifying efforts to promote cleaner transportation and strengthen fiscal reforms through a new levy on imported vehicles with […]
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Burkina Faso moves to acquire $607m state cotton company amid gold sector reforms
Burkina Faso is widening its state-led economic strategy beyond mining into agriculture, with authorities moving to fully nationalise Société burkinabè
Nigeria exports 55.39m barrels amid crude shortages for Dangote refinery
Nigeria recorded crude oil exports of 55.39 million barrels within the first two months of 2026, reflecting a growing gap
Ghana strengthens Spain ties to boost tomato production and reduce imports
Ghana is advancing a new investment drive with Spain to boost agro-industrial development, placing strong emphasis on tomato cultivation and
Ghana surpasses $3bn in exports as cocoa processing boosts industry
Efforts to strengthen industrial capacity and climb the value chain paid off for Ghana in 2025, as non-traditional exports recorded
Malaysia deepens Namibia partnership on trade and energy
Malaysia is moving to deepen its economic and diplomatic ties with Namibia as the southern African country’s Minister of International
NPRA refutes claim of GH¢8 million spent on US training programmes
The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has rejected claims made by the Minority in Parliament that it spent over GH¢8
Uganda turns to US financing for $3.19bn rail project following China’s withdrawal
Uganda has revised its funding approach for the $3.19 billion standard gauge railway (SGR) project, with the United States now
Sassou-N’Guesso begins fifth term as Congo president
Denis Sassou-N’guesso was formally inaugurated on Thursday as president of the Republic of the Congo after securing victory in the
Econet, owned by Masiyiwa, surpasses long-established rival in dollar-based exchange trade
Strive Masiyiwa, the founder of Econet Wireless, has played a central role in reshaping Zimbabwe’s capital markets after the US