Africa economy

Africa’s $50 Billion Annual Food Import Bill: What It Means for the Continent’s Future

Africa’s $50 Billion Annual Food Import Bill: A Lost Opportunity for Local Employment Noel Mulinganya, Deputy Head of the Youth in Agricultural Business Unit at...

Business Updates

2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Africa’s $50 Billion Annual Food Import Bill: A Lost Opportunity for Local Employment Noel Mulinganya, Deputy Head of the Youth in Agricultural Business Unit at IITA-CGIAR, highlighted a critical economic challenge during the Africa Food System Forum (#AFSForum2025) held recently in Dakar, Senegal. He emphasized that Africa’s heavy dependence on food imports, which amount to...

How London’s New IPO Rules Could Launch Africa’s Next Global Giants

In June 2019, Airtel Africa made a remarkable debut on the London Stock Exchange, raising close to $700 million and securing a spot in the...

Tech

3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

In June 2019, Airtel Africa made a remarkable debut on the London Stock Exchange, raising close to $700 million and securing a spot in the FTSE 100 within just two years. Shortly thereafter, Helios Towers followed suit with a $364 million initial public offering (IPO), joining the FTSE 250 in a mere two months. These...