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Chairman of the NGX Group, Umaru Kwairanga says the exchange is aiming to have the listing of Dangote petrochemicals and its fertilizer company by the second quarter of this year.

NGX targets listing of Dangote Petrchemical, fertiliser in Q2'25

The Co-Founder and President of Sabi, Ademola Adesina says the gap in the U.S critical mineral strategy is that it fails to address the long game of domestic production and the tariffs will exacerbate the problem. 

Sabi: US - China trade war could unlock opportunity for Africa's informal miners 

United States treasuries have steadied in the wake of Trumps temporary stay of relief from higher reciprocal tariffs. 

Alexforbes: Global investors bullish on South Africa

Despite lower inflation, consumer spending in South Africa, as measured by credit card data was muted in 2024. That’s according to the SpendTrend25 report compiled by Discovery Bank in partnership with Visa. 

South African spenders opt for convenience in SpendTrend25

Cassava Technologies, in partnership with NVIDIA, has launched Africa's first AI factory, a groundbreaking facility powered by NVIDIA’s cutting-edge AI computing technology. 

Cassava Technologies, NVIDIA on Africa’s first AI factory

With the onset of short rains in Kenya this April, we are seeing a significant uptick in demand for financing within the agri-SME sector. 

Addressing Africa’s $65bn agri-financing gap

Kenya’s tax reforms are in motion with new digital taxes, tech-driven VAT filing, and an ongoing amnesty. But with Ksh15 billion still unpaid in VAT refunds, many manufacturers are asking if the system is really working for them. 

Is Kenya's tax system easing burden or raising new hurdles for big business?

A report that looks at the Impact of Political Change on Africa’s Credit Outlook in 2025 shows that African borrowers are showing signs of resilience that could bode well for mitigating risks. 

Pangea Risk on three possible trajectories of U.S.-Africa engagement

Crypto, oil, most commodities and the dollar are all lower. The S&P 500 is on the brink of entering a bear market, defined as falling more than 20 per cent from its mid-February highs. 

Finding value in SA assets as global markets tumble

Alexforbes released the December 2024 edition of its Manager Watch Survey of Retirement Funds Investment Managers looking into the evolving South African asset management landscape. 

Alexforbes unveils 2024 Manager Watch Survey

Tech start-ups in Africa have a chance to reshape the continent’s trajectory by becoming creators rather than mere beneficiaries of Artificial Intelligence. 

Harnessing the power of AI key for Africa’s tech startups

African countries can lower import dependency on food if the continent approaches Agriculture as a business and move away from practicing subsistence farming. 

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