Top 500 African Companies The release of the 27th edition of the annual corporate performance report has confirmed a historic milestone for the continent’s private and state-owned sectors. According to the latest data, the Top 500 African Companies have achieved a cumulative revenue of $782.8 billion, representing a 6.2 percent increase over the previous year....
Is Africa Truly Ready for the EV Battery Revolution? As the global automotive industry undergoes its most significant transformation in a century, the African continent sits at a complicated crossroads. On one hand, the world cannot achieve a green transition without Africa’s soil. The cobalt of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the lithium of Zimbabwe,...
When to Expand and When to Hold Back In the fast-paced market of 2026, the difference between a legacy brand and a failed startup often comes down to timing. Every entrepreneur reaches a crossroads where they must decide: do we push for the next territory, or do we fortify what we have? To navigate this...
Global Energy Market Instability The escalation of hostilities in the Gulf between Israel and Iran has moved beyond a regional security crisis and transformed into a catalyst for profound global energy market instability. As of March 2026, the maritime corridors of the Middle East have become the primary theater for a conflict that threatens the...
The $2 Trillion Ultimatum: How a Potential Gulf Investment Withdrawal Could Redefine Global Markets In a development that has sent tremors through international financial hubs, three of the most powerful economies in the Middle East are reportedly reconsidering their financial footprint in the West. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait have begun high-level...
The Ease of Doing Business Index in Africa For years, the global investment community has looked at the African continent with a mix of hungry opportunism and cautious trepidation. As we move through 2026, the conversation has shifted. We are no longer talking about Africa as a monolith. Instead, savvy observers are using the ease...
Heading Capitalizing on the Sixth Region: A Strategic Guide to Diaspora Real Estate Investment Africa in 2026 Explore the strategic impact of diaspora real estate investment Africa. Learn how to safely buy or build property in urban and rural markets while avoiding scams. The African diaspora is often referred to as the sixth region of...
MTN Full Control of IHS Towers in $2.2 Billion Deal MTN Group has agreed to complete its acquisition of IHS Towers, taking full ownership of the telecom infrastructure company through a 2.2 billion dollar deal to purchase the remaining 75 percent stake it does not already own. The transaction is part of a broader move...
Patrice Motsepe and the Rumour of an ANC Presidential Bid South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe has become the centre of political speculation after a new website associated with him appeared online, fuelling talk about a potential ANC presidential bid ahead of the party’s next leadership conference in 2027. The site, launched with little prior notice,...
As we enter 2026, the landscape of commerce across the continent is experiencing a fundamental shift driven by the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area. Among the various pillars of this agreement, AfCFTA digital trade stands out as the most significant catalyst for economic integration. This review examines the current state of digital...