Economy & Business
Across Africa, sports betting has evolved from a niche activity into a multi-billion-dollar industry reshaping economies, youth culture, and government policy simultaneously. Mobile money platforms…
Jun 23, 2026
Economy & Business
Major retailers across the United States are reporting a significant shift in Father's Day gift preferences for 2026, with consumers gravitating toward experience-based presents and smart home tech…
Jun 22, 2026
Economy & Business
The Swadeshi Vyapar Manch, led by convenor Manohar Agarwal, has issued a direct appeal to policymakers for urgent support as traditional retailers face mounting pressure from e-commerce and quick-c…
Jun 22, 2026
Economy & Business
South Africa's unemployment rate for people aged 15 to 24 has reached 60.9 percent, according to quarterly labour force data released by Statistics South Africa. The figure represents the highest l…
Jun 20, 2026
Economy & Business
Senator Godswill Akpabio has partnered with senior military generals in a coordinated push to address Nigeria's longstanding border security vulnerabilities, the National Defence College Alumni Ass…
Jun 16, 2026
Economy & Business
BYD has launched the Atto 2 in South Africa, positioning it as the country's most affordable plug-in hybrid vehicle. The automaker revealed the pricing and specifications at a launch event held in …
Jun 15, 2026
Economy & Business
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange closed higher on Thursday, with mining and financial shares leading the advance as investor sentiment improved across global markets. The benchmark index advanced st…
Jun 15, 2026
Economy & Business
The South African government has issued a stern warning to provincial authorities and civil society organisations: Youth Month status is no longer automatic. Officials announced this week that any …
Jun 14, 2026
Economy & Business
Nigeria has reported a remarkable increase in its trade surplus, which surged by 340% to reach N7.5 trillion in the most recent fiscal period. This significant rise, announced by Vanguard News, hig…
Jun 12, 2026
Economy & Business
The Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency is navigating its most serious leadership crisis in years after its chief executive tendered resignation amid sweeping budget reductions that have left sta…
Jun 11, 2026
Economy & Business
Gunshots echoed through a Baptist school in Nigeria at 9am on a weekday morning. Within minutes, armed men had rounded up the children — a scene that has replayed across the country with terrifying…
Jun 10, 2026
Economy & Business
South Africa's Border Management Authority has revealed a coordinated scheme using minibus taxis to smuggle undocumented migrants across the Musina border crossing, a key transit point between Zimb…
Jun 10, 2026
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