Africa’s corporate heavyweights are shifting the balance of power in the global economy, but beneath the headline growth lies a stark divide that could shape the continent’s future.

Once instinctively hostile to corporate interests, the party is now working with the private sector to shore up the economy ...

For global companies, Africa’s promise has long been tempered by a persistent operational myth: that the continent is not ready for complex business. The reality is different, however. The barrier isn ...

2025 was a record-breaking year for the US-Africa Business Summit, yielding billions in deals. In 2024, trade between the US and Africa totaled an estimated $71.6bn, including an 11.9% increase in US ...

Chika Egbuzie ’27 reflects on her experience attending an annual conference focused on African policy and economic development.

JOHANNESBURG, Feb 18 (Reuters) - A gauge of South African business confidence edged lower in January, data showed on Wednesday, but it remained high after a significant improvement last year. The ...

Africa is entering a new era of digital economic opportunity. The continent’s internet economy is projected to contribute nearly $180 billion to GDP this year, accounting for around 5.2% of total ...

LUANDA, Angola — African leaders are torn in their dealings with the Trump administration, seeking to balance their desperate need for investment with deep frustrations over the U.S. president’s ...

More than 2,000 applications submitted from Senegal to Ethiopia, and Morocco to South Africa, revealed innovative initiatives: a company making refrigerators that can operate without electricity, a ...

Budget 2026 signals a shift toward fiscal stability and reform momentum, creating a more predictable environment for South African businesses while reinforcing the importance of financial discipline, ...

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