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Nissan to sell South Africa plant to China's Chery
Nissan Motor said on Friday it would sell its manufacturing assets in Rosslyn, South Africa, to the local arm of China's Chery Automobile for an undisclosed sum. Chery SA will buy the land, buildings and associated assets of Nissan's facilities in mid-2026 if conditions, including regulatory approvals, are met by then, the struggling Japanese automaker said in a statement.
Jan 262 min read


CRDB Bank opens Dubai office to channel Gulf capital into Africa’s $3.4 trillion economy
The milestone positions Tanzania, together with the East and Central Africa region, directly within the global capital ecosystem, using a home-grown African financial institution as the bridge
Jan 223 min read


From Boardrooms to Bookshelves: Foluke Oyeleye and the Business of Preserving Nigerian Excellence.
Foluke Oyeleye is building a different kind of legacy. One where Nigerian excellence is not a footnote, but the main story. Through Tani Series, she is crafting research-led children’s books that preserve history, expand imagination, and help young readers see possibility without limits.
Jan 217 min read


UAE, Nigeria forge stronger economic ties with signing of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, attended in Abu Dhabi today the signing ceremony of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Nigeria.
Jan 162 min read


How Olusola Ige Is Building a Publishing Platform for the Diaspora, One System at a Time.
Olusola Ige is building more than a creative brand. Through Mindful Ink, Tecknowlogy, and the Legacy Voice Experience, he is turning faith led storytelling into scalable publishing systems that help underrepresented diaspora voices move from talent to ownership.
Jan 44 min read


Backing the Unseen: Olu Oyinsan and the Quiet Rise of Oui Capital.
Olu Oyinsan’s career reads like a masterclass in how modern capital is built. He started in commercial banking at Guaranty Trust Bank, sharpened his understanding of technology markets at Forrester, then moved to Silicon Valley Bank, where he helped startups access debt, equity, and mezzanine financing. That global training would later shape his conviction as a venture investor. When he co founded Oui Capital, Oyinsan was not chasing noise. He was backing signals early, leani
Jan 33 min read


How David Muchacha Is Building a New Class of African Wealth Builders.
After losing his father, David Muchacha watched his mother fight to keep the family afloat in Zimbabwe. Years later, he turned that pain into purpose—founding David Willards Group in Australia to help migrants and first-generation strivers build structured wealth through property, strategy, and disciplined execution.
Dec 30, 20253 min read


Libya’s National Museum Reopens, Signalling a Revival of Culture, Tourism and Economic Opportunity.
After fourteen years of closure, Libya’s National Museum has reopened in Tripoli, marking not only a cultural milestone but a modest yet meaningful boost to the country’s economic recovery. Visitors in the museum taking pictures of monumental features. Beyond its symbolic value, the museum’s return reactivates a segment of Libya’s long-dormant cultural economy. Museums generate employment, stimulate tourism-related spending and support small businesses linked to hospitality,
Dec 30, 20252 min read


Africa’s $10 Billion Botanical Goldmine: The Wealth Driving Global Luxury Skincare and Wellness
Africa’s trees are quietly powering a $10 billion global beauty economy. From frankincense to baobab, the luxury skincare world is built on African roots.
Dec 29, 20252 min read


DRC’s $24 trillion resource story is Africa’s biggest opportunity and its toughest test.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo sits on a concentration of natural wealth that few countries can match. Multiple references, including a QNA feature and globalEDGE country notes, cite estimates that the DRC’s untapped raw mineral deposits could be worth more than $24 trillion.
Dec 29, 20252 min read


Rwanda’s second hand clothing ban is a policy lesson in industrial strategy and trade power.
Rwanda’s decision to restrict and effectively move against second hand clothing imports has become one of Africa’s most debated industrial policy moments. Supporters see it as a push for dignity, local manufacturing, and value creation. Critics warn of consumer price impacts and trade retaliation.
Dec 29, 20252 min read


Ghana restarts its only refinery and energy security becomes a business story again.
Ghana’s Tema Oil Refinery, the country’s only refinery, has resumed crude processing after more than six years, a move officials and industry watchers see as a step toward reducing reliance on imported fuels and easing pressure on foreign exchange.
Dec 29, 20252 min read


Africa’s “generation hustle” is going mainstream and founders need to read the room.
Across Africa, a better educated generation is working harder than ever, yet many are struggling to turn effort into stability. The Economist’s “generation hustle” framing captures a reality founders see daily: young people stacking side jobs, gig work, micro businesses, and informal trade to survive rising costs and thin formal job markets.
Dec 29, 20252 min read


Qatar’s $30bn Egypt mega resort bet signals a new North Africa tourism race.
Qatar and Egypt have signed one of the region’s biggest tourism and real estate partnerships, with Qatari Diar and Egypt’s New Urban Communities Authority agreeing to develop the Alam El Roum project on Egypt’s North Coast in Matrouh Governorate. The announced value is about $29.7 billion, and the vision is not a single resort but an integrated coastal city designed for year round living, leisure, and investment.
Dec 29, 20252 min read


As US Tariffs Bite, African Countries Look East to China.
As trade tensions between the United States and key global partners escalate, tariff policies introduced under the Trump administration are reshaping Africa’s trade relationships, with China emerging as a consequential beneficiary. USA President, Donald Trump. In 2025, sweeping U.S. tariff increases on a broad range of imports, including levies of up to 50 percent on some African exports, have fundamentally altered historic patterns of trade between Africa and the United Stat
Dec 29, 20252 min read


Detty December Pumps Millions Into Lagos Economy While Small Businesses and Locals Bear the Strain.
While Detty December has become a cash cow for some sectors, others are feeling the strain of runaway festive inflation. For small business owners like tailor Funmi Busari, the season’s promise of opportunity has come with unexpected setbacks. Busari had planned to expand her operations by purchasing an additional weaving machine to meet heightened December demand. After carefully saving the required 400,000 naira, she was caught off guard when the price jumped to 450,000.
Dec 29, 20252 min read


Abdesslam Laraki - Africa’s Pioneering Hypercar Designer Turns to Heritage for His Next Model.
Abdesslam Laraki made his name as the designer behind Africa’s first super car, the Laraki Fulgura, before pushing boundaries further with the Sahara hyper-car. Now, the Moroccan automotive pioneer is turning to history for inspiration, developing a lightweight electric sports car rooted in the golden age of Grand Prix racing.
Dec 29, 20252 min read


Morocco Signals Interest in Hosting AFCON 2028 Tournament.
The Confederation of African Football has confirmed that the Africa Cup of Nations will move to a four-year cycle beginning in 2028, a shift that increases the significance of the next host nation. The 2028 edition will be the first tournament staged under the new format, placing greater emphasis on organisational capacity, infrastructure readiness, and long-term strategic planning. Morocco, currently hosting the 2025 AFCON, is reportedly considering submitting a bid to host
Dec 29, 20252 min read


Mulatu Astatke Takes His Final Bow, Closing a Defining Chapter in African Jazz
Mulatu Astatke. Ethiopian jazz pioneer Mulatu Astatke marked the close of a remarkable six-decade performing career last month in London, offering audiences a final live performance that underscored his enduring influence on global music. At 82, Astatke took to the stage with quiet composure, acknowledging the crowd with raised arms as he brought his touring life to an end. The performance, held on a cold November evening in the UK capital, unfolded inside a West End venue
Dec 29, 20252 min read


Africa’s Top 10 Airlines by Departing Seats in December 2025.
777-9 passenger airplane, via Ethiopian Airlines instagram New monthly schedule data from aviation analytics firm OAG offers a clear snapshot of how airlines serving Africa have positioned capacity during the peak December 2025 travel period. Based on one-way departing seats, the figures point to cautious but deliberate planning rather than aggressive seasonal expansion. Across the continent, airlines appear to have prioritized reliability and route consistency as demand buil
Dec 28, 20252 min read
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