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South Africa to host high-level World Economic Forum event in 2027 after historic G20 presidency

South Africa has secured a commitment from the World Economic Forum to host a major high-level event in 2027, building…

WEF report: investing in blue foods could create 3 million African jobs and add $17 billion to GDP

A World Economic Forum report finds that strategic investment in blue foods, including fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants from Africa's…

Nigeria’s exchange records its first ever commercial paper listing with Dangote Cement’s 119.87 billion naira issuance

The Nigerian Exchange has recorded its first-ever commercial paper listing after Dangote Cement issued 119.87 billion naira in short-term debt…

MTN Group agrees to acquire full ownership of IHS Towers in a $2.2 billion deal

MTN Group has reached an agreement to take full ownership of IHS Towers in a $2.2 billion transaction, consolidating control…

South Africa scraps tour visa scheme

South Africa plans to phase out the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme and absorb it into…

Ghana bans government cheques

Ghana has banned government cheques, signing an SLA with 24 banks to make the GHIPSS…

Ghana tightens bank cybersecurity rules

Ghana has launched the Cyber and Information Security Directive 2026, requiring board-level accountability for cybersecurity…

World Bank backs Malawi cybersecurity push

The World Bank has renewed technical support for Malawi's cybersecurity agenda, backing the establishment of…