Dangote $400 Million Equipment Deal Drives Nigeria Refinery Expansion The Dangote $400 million equipment deal with China’s Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG) represents a major investment aimed at accelerating the expansion of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals complex in Lagos, Nigeria. The agreement will see Dangote Group acquire advanced construction and heavy machinery valued...
MTN Group South Africa Alleged Unauthorised Operations in DRC Telecommunications giant MTN Group South Africa is under scrutiny after authorities in the DRC accused the company of operating mobile and internet services in Congolese territory without a proper licence. The dispute has escalated to the point where regulators have publicly alleged violations of national law,...
Sanlam Medhold Acquisition The Sanlam Medhold acquisition marks an important development in Southern Africa’s healthcare and private equity landscape. South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe through Sanlam Private Equity has acquired a majority stake in Medhold, a long established medical devices and services company. The deal places one of the region’s most strategic healthcare suppliers under...
How Do I Make More Money? For people who are already economically active, the question is no longer how to survive, but how to grow. Whether you are formally employed, running a business, freelancing, or earning passive income, the drive for more earnings is usually tied to bigger goals. These goals include financial security, freedom...
Preparing for AI: A Practical Guide to AI-ready careers There’s a lot of anxiety about automation and artificial intelligence. That’s understandable every major technological shift rewrites parts of the labour market. The sensible response is not panic but preparation. This guide gives entering the tertiary education phase a concrete roadmap to build skills, choose programmes,...
Types of Income Streams Most people depend on one form of income and assume that is normal. In reality, wealth and financial stability usually come from combining several types of income streams. Each income stream works differently, grows at a different speed, and carries different risks. Some rely on labour, others on ownership, and others...
Mastering International Job Applications to NGOs and International Organizations Many talented professionals apply repeatedly to roles at NGOs, United Nations agencies, World Bank programs, and global corporations, yet they receive no replies. They meet the qualifications on paper, but their submissions blend into the thousands of others that flood these organizations daily. The issue rarely...
Zimbabwe Debates Proposal to Scrap Presidential Elections Zimbabwe has entered a new phase of constitutional debate following reports that proposed amendments could lead the country to scrap presidential elections. The idea has triggered wide public discussion about democracy, executive power and the future of political participation in the country. While no final decision has been...
how soccer clubs make money How Soccer Clubs Make Money: Inside the Business of Football in Africa and Europe Football looks simple on the surface. Fans see matches, players, and trophies. What they do not see is the business system working behind every club. To understand how soccer clubs make money, it is necessary to...
InfraCo US$1 Billion valuation. Econet Sets InfraCo on a New Path With a US$1 Billion Valuation Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has taken a major step in reshaping its business by placing a US$1 billion value on its infrastructure unit, Econet InfraCo, ahead of a planned listing on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange. The move signals a...