Africa

Pan-African business news covering all 54 nations. Continental trade, AfCFTA developments, multi-country investment, and business intelligence spanning the entire African continent.

Africa’s $2bn spy cameras serve governments, not citizens

Eleven African governments have spent at least $2 billion on AI surveillance cameras and facial recognition systems supplied mostly by…

Africa’s manufacturing moment is now

Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to grow at 4.4 percent in 2026, outpacing Asia, with manufacturing investment accelerating across textiles, agro-processing,…

Africa’s $360bn build faces 57% skills gap

Sub-Saharan Africa faces a 57 percent talent gap in construction project professionals by 2035, the highest growth rate globally, with…

Ghana cuts utility bills, launches EV tariff

Ghana's PURC has cut electricity tariffs by 4.81 percent and water tariffs by 3.06 percent from April 1, driven by…