ILO promotes short, flexible learning to meet labor market shifts Micro-learning shows higher completion and retention rates Approach seen as cost-effective for skills development in Africa The ...

Regional growth outlook revised up by 0.2 point from October forecast Nigeria growth raised, South Africa also revised slightly higher Global risks remain tilted to the downside, IMF says The ...

Opaia launches plant with capacity of 22,000 vehicles a year Factory to assemble cars, utility vehicles, and 1,000 buses Project expected to create 3,500 local jobs Angola is set to inaugurate a light ...

Amazon plans to launch satellite internet services in South Africa in 2026 Project would rely on partnerships with local operators, unlike Starlink’s model Regulatory rules and a large unconnected ...

Iamgold plans $165 million investment at Essakane gold mine in 2026 Funds target maintenance, waste stripping and new pit mining Production expected at 400,000-440,000 ounces in Burkina Faso Canadian ...

Nigeria signs MoU with AD Ports to explore port, logistics investments Deal follows UAE partnership, aiming to boost Nigeria’s regional trade role Emirati backing could reshape West African port ...

BICEC ranked first in Cameroon for new credit issuance with a 17.60% market share in Q1 2025. Banks increased total new lending by 28.72% year on year despite lower loan volumes. Short-term financing ...

Benue State aims to train about 23,000 young people in digital skills every two years. The program relies on a partnership with Cisco Networking Academy. Authorities seek to improve employability and ...

Ambohimanga is a hill located about twenty kilometres northeast of Antananarivo, in Madagascar’s Central Highlands. It holds a central place in the country’s political, social and spiritual history, ...

Ecofin Agency - As global Islamic finance aims for $6 trillion in assets during this year, 2026, world-renowned expert Muhammad Zubair Mughal—CEO of AlHuda CIBE (UAE) with over 20 years of experience ...

Somalia, Qatar sign defence cooperation deal at DIMDEX 2026 Agreement covers military training, capability development and security cooperation Move diversifies Somalia’s partnerships after ending UAE ...

Africa’s 2026 digital boom is inevitable, but success belongs to those utilizing 'lite' cost strategies to maximize efficiency over flashiness. Rising costs in old hubs drive growth to efficient ...