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Nigeria’s proposed 2025 spending plan has debt servicing pegged at 14.3 trillion naira with fiscal deficit at 13 trillion and a deficit to GDP ratio of 1.5 per cent. 

Unpacking Nigeria’s 2025 spending plan

DRD Gold has reported a 74 per cent increase in its FY2025 half-year operating profit as it reaps the benefits of higher gold prices and an increase in gold sales. 

DRD Gold H1’25 HEPS climbs 65%

JSE-listed construction and engineering group, Aveng, has reported a first-half loss for the 2025 financial year, due to delays in its Australia and Southeast Asia infrastructure projects. 

Aveng sees first-half loss on softening market demand

In a move set to substantially boost the region's electric vehicle landscape, Societe Petroliere has invested in the installation of East Africa's fastest EV Supercharger. 

Societe Petroliere invests in East Africa’s EV infrastructure

As climate change continue to impact African cities, scaling up finance for subnational climate action has never been more urgent. 

Unlocking climate funds for African cities

The AI race between OpenAI, China’s DeepSeek, and other global players already has direct impacts on Africa, though the scale varies. 

The AI race and its growing impact on Africa

A report by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation shows that despite measurable improvements in governance performance, many African citizens do not feel tangible benefits, particularly in economic opportunities. 

IIAG: 50% of public perception indicators diverge from governance trends 

Shares of Anglo American Platinum pared gains in afternoon trade after popping more than 4 per cent earlier. 

Amplats sees 40% drop in FY24 HEPS 

South Africa's Finance Minister has an estimated R300 billion hole to plug when he presents the country's main budget on Wednesday, to avoid a material deterioration in debt metrics. 

SA beer industry warns against overburdening alcohol taxation

African countries are somewhat on the cusp of a tech revolution with Artificial Intelligence taking a mainstay in the financial and health sectors. 

Innovation & AI set to transform Africa’s health sector

Rwanda has been a pioneer in sustainable development, with the Rwanda Green Fund leading the charge since 2012. Today, the country is revolutionizing its transportation sector with a focus on electric mobility. 

Accelerating Rwanda's sustainable transportation: The role of e-mobility infrastructure

Cordros expects banks’ gross earnings to remain resilient, primarily fueled by growth in funded income this year. 

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