African markets and business updates

The Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise coordination between fiscal and monetary authorities, with a focus on improving macroeconomic management and policy consistency.

The new routes commence in late May, 2027. It is the first time the carrier is returning to the east African nation since ending its Dar es salaam-London service 13 years ago

The Ministry of Education today launched the National Accelerated Adult Literacy Program (NAALP), establishing a coordinated national approach to expand learning opportunities for adults who missed out on formal education. The launch brought the purpose of the program into clear view. Adult learners demonstrated progress in reading and writing and shared how literacy is already helping them engage more confidently in their homes, livelihoods and communities.…

Investment stories rarely begin with headlines. They begin when capital starts moving. As investors search globally for stable jurisdictions, new sources of energy, critical minerals and long-term infrastructure opportunities, Namibia is increasingly appearing on their radar. While global attention remains focused on the country’s offshore oil discoveries and the timing of future Final Investment Decisions …

The Alabama Department of Transportation has closed the final major financing gap for the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project after securing a $2.52 billion federal loan, the largest individual funding component behind what officials describe as the biggest infrastructure project in state history. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Build America Bureau approved the low-interest […]

In Kya Sands, some residents say rubbish has gone uncollected for weeks, driving demand for informal waste haulers — and leaving communities to confront the consequences themselves.

The freedom of play is something many take for granted. For the children at the Lonwabo Special Care Centre for children with disabilities, having a safe and accessible place to play is an important opportunity for inclusion and belonging. The centre has officially opened its inclusive, specialised playpark, made possible by a donation from Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) and with the support of Western Cape Department of Social Development. The project was further supported by the Cape Care Fund, an initiative by WCDSD and The Health Foundation of South Africa, PPC, and ShonaQuip. The playpark will serve the 33 children with disabilities at the centre in Mfuleni.…

The National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) has announced the appointment of Mrs. Arese Ugwu as its new Acting Managing Director.

What should every parent be able to expect from the person standing in front of their child’s classroom? That question was at the center of discussions as Liberia welcomed the Executive Leadership of the African Federation of Teaching Regulatory Authorities (AFTRA) to Monrovia for the opening day of its Executive Meeting. The significance of the meeting goes beyond hosting a continental gathering. Across Africa, countries are working through common questions around how teachers are prepared, professionally regulated, continuously developed, supported, and held to clear professional standards. Minister of Education Dr.…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening clinical governance and patient safety systems across Nigeria’s health institutions, with a renewed focus on ensuring safe, coordinated and quality care for people living with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, CON, stated this at the commemoration of World Patient Safety Day 2026, held on Thursday, 17 September 2026, at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Abuja.…