The East African Community (EAC) is facing growing financial pressure as some member states delay or fail to pay their required contributions to the regional […]
What Do Power Cuts Reveal About Doing Business in The Gambia?
Imagine running a business in a country where electricity can disappear for up to 48…
Kenya Has Abundant Renewable Energy. So Why Are Businesses Still Paying So Much for Electricity?
Imagine running a factory in a country known for its geothermal energy, wind farms and…
Ghana’s Cocoa Crisis: The Business Opportunities Behind a Struggling Industry
For millions of people around the world, cocoa begins and ends with chocolate. But in…
Business Leaders Call for Faster East African Integration at Nairobi Summit
Regional business leaders and government officials have urged faster implementation of trade reforms to unlock the full economic potential of the East African Community (EAC). […]
Uganda’s Exports Hit 10-Year High as Gold Earnings Cross $6 Billion
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s merchandise export earnings rose to a 10-year high of $13.43 billion in 2025, marking a dramatic increase from $2.67 billion recorded […]
UGANDA: The Boda Boda Economy: A Lifeline on Two Wheels
Motorcycles, commonly known as boda bodas, have become one of the most important parts of Uganda’s economy. They provide quick transport in cities and villages, […]
Epstein Files Reveal Hidden Links to Power and Influence in Africa
Newly released documents from the United States Department of Justice have revealed fresh details about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his connections with powerful […]
Inside Uganda’s 20.15% Acquisition of the Kenya Pipeline Company — Ruth Nankabirwa Speaks Out
The Government of Uganda has approved participation in the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), securing a 20.15% strategic stake through […]
The Desert That Needs to Import Sand: How Gulf Cities Build on Borrowed Shores
Outside Dubai, the heat hits like a hair dryer. Cranes reach into the sky, asphalt shimmers, and somewhere nearby, an excavator screams over the traffic. […]
When the Snow Gets Serious: A 30 cm Storm That Will Change the Day
At 5:42 a.m., Sophie’s phone buzzed before her alarm clock rang. A red warning filled her screen: “Snowfall alert – up to 30 cm. Hour-by-hour […]
Africa’s Military Shift: From Imported Weapons to Homegrown Defence Power
For decades, African militaries have relied heavily on foreign suppliers for weapons and military equipment. Countries like China, Russia, the United States, Turkey, and France […]
Inside Westcliff – The R9.8 Million Suburb Leading Gauteng’s Luxury Property Market
Westcliff, one of Johannesburg’s oldest and most exclusive suburbs, has officially become the most expensive suburb in Gauteng. According to research by Lightstone, the average […]