economy-business
Nigeria has abruptly halted wheat imports as the country grapples with a deepening currency crisis, triggering immediate concerns over food security and inflation. The move, announced by the Federa…
Apr 2, 2026
health-medicine
Gilead Sciences, the American biotech giant, has come under intense scrutiny for its decision not to sell its new HIV drug, Lenacapavir, to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Africa. The move has sp…
Apr 2, 2026
politics-governance
The Indian Lok Sabha passed the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Bill on Thursday, with the opposition Trinamool Congress walking out in protest over the absence of the Home Minister. The bill, w…
Apr 2, 2026
economy-business
China has set its sights on Nigeria as the next major hub for vaccine production and medical research, signaling a significant shift in its engagement with the African continent. The move, announce…
Apr 2, 2026
economy-business
Ainda, the Brazilian airline, has announced a 600 million real (approximately $110 million) investment to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Brazil. The move, unveiled during a pr…
Apr 2, 2026
economy-business
The cost of data in Nigeria has seen a slight decline in recent weeks, according to the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), but the affordability gap remains a pressing issue for millions of u…
Apr 2, 2026
politics-governance
Indian seafarers who were detained in Iran for over a month have been released and have returned home, according to official statements. The group, which included workers from the fishing and shipp…
Apr 2, 2026
economy-business
South Africa's leading business commentator, Bruce Whitfield, has sounded the alarm over the country's economic vulnerabilities in a recent episode of the Business Week podcast. The discussion, whi…
Apr 2, 2026
economy-business
The City has launched a new youth cadet programme aimed at curbing gang recruitment and fostering community engagement among young people. The initiative, supported by local government and civil so…
Apr 2, 2026
economy-business
Africa Check, the continent’s leading fact-checking organisation, has debunked viral videos showing a giraffe being injured on a highway as AI-generated content. The clips, which circulated widely …
Apr 2, 2026
economy-business
Kochi Corporation, the local government body responsible for urban planning in the Indian city of Kochi, has announced plans to evict 126 families living along the Konthuruthy river puramboke by Ap…
Apr 2, 2026
economy-business
Italy's football federation president, Gabriele Gravina, has warned that the Euro 2024 tournament will not be held in the country if the stadiums are not ready on time. The statement comes as conce…
Apr 2, 2026