Africa Business Insight

Japan has provided approximately CFA 393.6 million, equivalent to about US$713,333, to the World Food Programme (@WFP) to support emergency food... Read more; africabusinessinsight.com/japan-releases… #AfricaBusinessInsight #AfricaBusinessNews

South Africa a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions for industrial customers... Read more; africabusinessinsight.com/rs-supports-sh… #AfricaBusinessInsight #AfricaBusinessNews

Sumsub and Chainlink have announced a partnership aimed at solving one of crypto’s biggest unresolved problems: how to enforce identity and compliance... Read more; africabusinessinsight.com/sumsub-and-cha… #AfricaBusinessInsight #AfricaBusinessNews

Volkswagen Group (@VWGroup) has emerged as the largest shareholder in Rivian, overtaking Amazon in a move that signals a deepening alliance in the... Read more; africabusinessinsight.com/volkswagen-ove… #AfricaBusinessInsight #AfricaBusinessNews

Dangote Cement (@DangoteCement) has reported a decline in sales volumes in Cameroon for the first quarter of 2026, reflecting the impact of slower government spending and... Read more; africabusinessinsight.com/dangote-cement… #AfricaBusinessInsight #AfricaBusinessNews

Ethiopian Airlines (@flyethiopian) has once again been recognised as the leading carrier on the continent after securing the title of Best Airline in Africa at the... Read more; africabusinessinsight.com/ethiopian-airl… #AfricaBusinessInsight #AfricaBusinessNews

Airtime purchases accounted for 65 percent of all mobile money merchant payments in Central Africa in 2024, underscoring their continued... Read more; africabusinessinsight.com/airtime-domina… #AfricaBusinessInsight #AfricaBusinessNews

Saudi Arabia has taken another decisive step in strengthening its digital payments ecosystem, with the Saudi Central Bank… Read more; africabusinessinsight.com/saudi-central-… #AfricaBusinessInsight #AfricaBusinessInsightNews

Africa’s celebrated advances in mobile money and digital payments are failing to translate into industrial transformation, according to a… Read more; africabusinessinsight.com/africas-digita… #AfricaBusinessInsight #AfricaBusinessInsightNews

Mauritania has begun installing a second international submarine cable aimed at expanding internet capacity, improving network reliability and... Read more; africabusinessinsight.com/mauritania-lau… #AfricaBusinessInsight #AfricaBusinessNews

Kenya has proposed sweeping value-added tax (VAT) exemptions across multiple sectors under its Finance Bill 2026, in a move aimed at easing costs and investment in strategic industries. #AfricaBusinessInsight #AfricaBusinessInsightNews

Cameroon has further cemented its dominance in Central Africa’s mobile money sector, expanding its lead in both… Read more; africabusinessinsight.com/cameroon-stren… #AfricaBusinessInsight #AfricaBusinessInsightNews

QNB Group (@QNBGroup) is accelerating its regional expansion with the launch of international payment card acceptance services in Syria, marking a significant step in... Read more; africabusinessinsight.com/qnb-expands-in… #AfricaBusinessInsight #AfricaBusinessNews

Tanzania has launched direct flights between Dar es Salaam and Seychelles, in a move officials say will strengthen tourism, trade and regional connectivity across the Indian Ocean. #AfricaBusinessInsight #AfricaBusinessInsightNews

Chad is turning to neighbouring Cameroon for lessons on modernising its postal system, as it seeks to transform an industry facing... Read more; africabusinessinsight.com/chad-looks-to-… #AfricaBusinessInsight #AfricaBusinessNews

Cape Verdean authorities are preparing an air evacuation of passengers from a cruise ship stranded offshore after… Read more; africabusinessinsight.com/cape-verde-pla… #AfricaBusinessInsight #AfricaBusinessInsightNews

Morocco has stepped up efforts to attract British investors, highlighting its economic potential and strategic position as a gateway to Africa during a high-level meeting with business leaders in Manchester, officials said. #AfricaBusinessInsight #AfricaBusinessInsightNews

Morocco is stepping up its economic diplomacy in Europe with two business forums in Ireland this week… Read more; africabusinessinsight.com/morocco-target… #AfricaBusinessInsight #AfricaBusinessInsightNews

Uganda’s coffee exports edged higher in March compared to the same period last year, buoyed by improved… Read more; africabusinessinsight.com/ugandas-coffee… #AfricaBusinessInsight #AfricaBusinessInsightNews

Senegal has established a special committee to oversee the restructuring of its national airline and a key airport holding company, as authorities push ahead with reforms aimed at restoring financial stability and improving governance in the aviation sector. #Abi #AbiNews