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South Africa’s new government marked its 100th day in power on Sunday, and while the coalition has been credited with lifting market sentiment spurring hope that the country may finally be finding its footing after a lost decade-and-a-half. 

Is the rand going back to R17 against the dollar?

South Africa’s betting industry which encompasses sports betting and online casinos, has seen exponential growth over the past few years, with revenues skyrocketing to R23.7 billion in the 2022/23 financial year alone.  

S.Africa set for a digital gaming boom?

Rwanda is teeming with vast opportunities in the sports and entertainment arena following heavy infrastructural investments made by the government. 

Tapping investments in Rwanda’s sports & entertainment sector

As the globe marks the World Tourism Day, prospects of the sector remain promising as demand for travel spikes amidst uncertainty linked to the deadly M-pox virus. 

Scaling up Africa's tourism sector

Pan African Financial Services firm Old Mutual says its on track to launch its bank even though doors will now open in the first quarter of next year as opposed to this year as previously expected. 

Old Mutual H1 HEPS up 38%

This week the Central Bank of Lesotho opted to maintain its key lending rate at 7.75 per cent to protect the Loti’s currency peg to the rand. 

Lesotho Central Bank signals potential moderate adjustment in medium term policy

Despite the euphoria around South Africa’s Government of National Unity in the financial markets, private sector investment in the economy remains subdued. 

SARB Q2 data points to improved household finance

In a spirited call to action, African Presidents have committed towards having a common position ahead of this year’s COP29 summit expected to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan. 

Global leaders lay Africa’s agenda ahead of COP29 in Baku

Africa's diverse linguistic landscape presents both challenges and opportunities for shaping education policies across the continent. 

Rethinking education policies in Africa

Despite the lingering effects of the global pandemic and ongoing economic uncertainty, Rwanda's economy continues to defy expectations, demonstrating remarkable resilience in the face of adversity.

Rwanda's economy solid despite global shocks

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso says efforts must be sustained to achieve a positive interest rate. 

Will naira gain on higher interest rates?

Côte d’Ivoire plans to raise cocoa prices for its upcoming harvest by as much as 23 per cent, following the nearly 45 per cent raise by Ghana in a bid to bridge harvest shortfalls, boost farmers' incomes and deter bean smuggling. 

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