Zambia projects strongest economic growth in four years
Zambia’s economy is expected to grow by at least 6% in 2025, the strongest expansion since 2021, driven by increased copper production and improved rainfall. Zambia has emerged from a lengthy debt restructuring process, aiding growth prospects and bolstering returns…
Nigeria’s trade surplus widens as non-oil exports rise, imports cool
Nigeria’s foreign trade in the first quarter of 2025 delivered a cautiously optimistic signal for the economy as the country recorded a trade surplus of N5.17 trillion, the highest in almost two years. This came as imports softened and non-oil…
MTN Uganda Seeks Shareholder Approval to Spin Off Mobile Money Unit
MTN Uganda has announced plans to spin off its mobile money business into a standalone fintech company, ending its status as a subsidiary of the telecoms group in a strategic shift aimed at unlocking more value from the fast-growing payments…
Ghana bans public use of honorary doctorates, professorships
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has banned individuals from flaunting honorary doctorate or professorship titles in public. A statement signed by Augustine Ocloo, the GTEC acting deputy director-general, said the commission would begin naming, shaming, and taking legal…
IMF Wants Zimbabwe’s Gold-Backed ZiG to Become Sole Currency
The International Monetary Fund said it would like to see the ZiG “fully becoming a national currency,” as it weighs whether to place Zimbabwe on a staff-monitored program. The ZiG, short for Zimbabwe Gold, succeeded the Zimbabwean dollar in April…
Miss World 2025: South Africa’s Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg remains upbeat after early exit
Despite showcasing the qualities of a well-rounded global ambassador, Jansen van Rensburg did not make it into the top 40. Despite falling short of expectations at the Miss World 2025 finale in India, South Africa’s Zoalize Jansen van Rensburg has…
Transfer: You can leave – Al Nassr tells Mane amid Ronaldo contract standoff
Al-Nassr have informed Sadio Mane that he can leave this summer, according to Goal. The Saudi Pro League are looking to replace Mane with Manchester United winger, Alejandro Garnacho. Despite bringing in big names like Cristiano Ronaldo, Mane, Marcelo…
Ghana ranked 9th in Africa with highest outstanding loans to China
Ghana is ranked 9th in Africa with the highest outstanding loans to China, according to data compiled by Boston University’s Global Development Policy Center. The country’s debt to China stands at US$6.1 billion. Angola is ranked 1st in Africa…
Kenya Keeps Losing Nurses It Can’t Afford to Keep
Every time she opens her email, 35-year-old Caroline Mutama looks for a notification from US government officials to see if they have set the date for her visa interview at the US Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya. She hopes to work…
Tanzanian Govt Didn’t Sponsor My Daughter’s Wedding, Nigerians Did – Iyabo Ojo Fumes
Nigerian actress, Iyabo Ojo has denied rumours that the Tanzanian government financed her daughter, Priscilla Ojo’s wedding. This comes after Mange Kimambi, a Tanzanian media personality, warned Priscilla to stop posting loved up pictures and videos on the internet until…