The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has concluded the liquidation of 89 Microfinance Banks (MFBs) and 12 Primary Mortgage Banks (PMBs), marking a significant restructuring of the count…
South Africa's Minister of Labour, Palma Ramalho, has reignited the debate over labour reform as the proposed changes return to the table at the Concertação Social, a key platform for dialogue betw…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that President Bola Tinubu cannot win a free and fair election in 2027, raising concerns about Nigeria’s democratic processes and potential economi…
Zimbabwe’s economy has experienced an unexpected rebound, driven by a new economic policy framework backed by the Government of Zimbabwe (GB). The shift, announced in late July, has led to a 12% ri…
Holomisa, the South African minister of international relations, has praised the newly appointed US ambassador, John Meyer, as a strategic leader, signaling a potential shift in bilateral relations…
Venezuela's bolivar faced a slight increase against the US dollar on 14 April 2026, as the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) continued to monitor the country's deepening economic crisis. The currency…
Argentina's football star Julián Alvarez has drawn global attention after a standout performance in the UEFA Champions League, but the country's economic challenges remain a key concern for investo…
US President Donald Trump has threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if he does not resign by May, sending shockwaves through financial markets and raising concerns about the centra…
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has publicly criticized South Africa's economic policies, stating that the …
Sudan’s civil war, now in its third year, has been driven by a desperate scramble for gold, with the precious metal becoming a lifeline for warring factions and a destabilising force for the region…
Kering, the French luxury conglomerate, reported a 12% year-on-year revenue increase in the first quarter of 2024, with Gucci leading the charge as the group’s flagship brand. The results come as K…
A 19-year-old former student opened fire at an Istanbul high school on Tuesday, injuring 16 people before being apprehended by police. The attack, which occurred at the Gülhane Secondary School in …
