Dangote expected in Zim for a potential US$1bn deal

Sunday Mail Reporter NIGERIAN billionaire Mr Aliko Dangote — the richest man in Africa and wealthiest black person in the world — is expected in Zimbabwe soon to explore opportunities to establish a vast cement, coal mining and power generation...

Dangote Cement Reports 165 percent Surge in EPS, Reinforces Market Leadership Across Africa

Dangote Cement Plc has announced robust financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, showcasing a remarkable 164.8 per cent increase in earnings per suare (EPS), which rose from ?16.55 to ?43.80. This significant growth reflects...

Witnessing China-Africa cooperation within UN framework

Illustration: Xia Qing/GT Editor's Note: The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the UN. It is also a moment to review and reflect on the extraordinary trajectory of China-Africa relations. From sharing similar historical...

Guinea-Conakry is Next Oil & Gas Frontier

Guinea-Conakry, long known as one of the world’s leading bauxite exporters with nearly 100 million tons shipped in the first half of 2025, is now positioning itself as an emerging player in West Africa’s oil and gas sector. Geologically, the...

Air France–KLM appoints Laure Daynie as Country Manager for Indian Subcontinent

Air France–KLM has announced the appointment of Laure Daynie as Country Manager for India and the Indian Subcontinent, effective from September 1, 2025. She will be based in the airline’s country office in Gurugram and will oversee operations...

First cargo next year from Woodside's Scarborough LNG project

Woodside Energy is on track to ship the first cargo from its US$12.5 billion Scarborough liquefied natural gas project in Australia in the second half of 2026, as per its earlier refined timeline. The Scarborough and Pluto Train 2 projects,...

UAE–Africa Tourism Investment Summit highlights tourism’s role as key driver of economic transformation and calls to reposition Africa as a new global sustainable tourism brand

Participants emphasize the importance of joint action at the public and private sector levels to expand GCC-African partnerships in the aviation sector The ‘UAE–Africa Tourism Investment Summit 2025’, hosted by the Ministry of Economy and Tourism...

Stakeholders plead with government to invest, mainstream agroecology in polices 

By Anthony Adongo Apubeo Bolgatanga, Oct. 25, GNA – Stakeholders in the agricultural sector have appealed to government to invest and mainstream agroecology into national and sub-national agricultural development strategies to promote sustainable...

Ekpo, Mshelbila Emerge President, Secretary-General Of Gas Exporting Countries

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, and Managing Director of Nigeria LNG Ltd, Dr. Philip Mshelbila, have been elected as the President and Secretary General of the 2026 Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF)...

Art Exhibit brings West African-inspired art, splashes of color to Nazareth Area High School’s gallery

NAZARETH, Pa. — As students and faculty at Nazareth Area High School walk down the hallways, they are greeted by colorful stained glass and equally bright pieces. The creative works are part of "Cut Loose," a dual exhibition of drawings by Anthony...

IRCC raises cap for study to PR pathway  

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will accept close to 700 more applications through its Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) study to permanent residence (PR) pathway. This increase brings the total number of...

Enforcement and recovery: the theory and practice of investor–state arbitration awards

Introduction This chapter considers the theory of enforcement and recovery of both International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) and non-ICSID awards in municipal courts in disputes involving states. As the number of...

How to build an integrated e-mobility market in Africa

For Africa, e-mobility is no longer an aspiration but an urgent necessity to achieve climate commitments, improve air quality, reduce fuel-price exposure and catalyse new industries in assembly, charging, software and batteries. Africa’s transport...

Not in Our Ghana! The Urgent Need to Combat rising Human Tra...

Kidnapping is no longer a distant story that happens “out there.” In October 2025, 18-year-old Senegalese goalkeeper Cheikh Touré was lured to Kumasi by fake “scouts,” abducted for ransom, and killed when his family could not meet a ransom demand....

College Basketball Rankings: Top 10 International Stars Before Week 1

College basketball has always been a part of America’s sports fabric, and even the White House has its favorites! As the new season approaches, discussions over top teams and breakout players are heating up again. From legends like Michael Jordan...

From Lagos to the NBA: Africa’s Fastest-Rising Basketball Stars

Africa’s presence with the NBA can be traced to players like Famer Hakeem Olajuwon. The Lagos-born player opened the gates to generations of African athletes in the NBA. The legacy Olajuwon left has since developed into a talent pipeline for NBA...

Milan Bergamo Airport strengthens network for winter 2025/26 with new routes and upgrades

Milan Bergamo Airport’s 2025/26 winter schedule features more than 7.18 million seats, five new Wizz Air routes, stronger UAE links and enhanced airport facilities. Milan Bergamo Airport has launched its 2025/26 winter season with an expanded...

The extremity of the penal tax regime & GRA-taxpayer relations: Choking businesses and scaring away foreign direct investments

By Tengey KLAH & Thomas GYABAAH Tax authorities and administrations worldwide have developed various strategies of dealing with tax non-compliance of individuals and corporate entities. It is a known fact that non-compliance with tax laws and...

CSA reaffirms commitment to safeguarding Ghana’s digital space  

Accra, Oct. 28, GNA – The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) Monday reaffirmed its commitment to working with national and international partners to build a safe, informed, and accountable digital space in Ghana. Mr Divine Selase Agbeti, the Acting...

BAL and Afreximbank launch entrepreneurship program to help African athletes

BAL and Afreximbank ink deal to empower athletes.HANDOUT/FILE The Basketball Africa League (BAL) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have unveiled BAL Advance: Next Play, a new entrepreneurship initiative designed to help African...