Nairobi, Kenya//-Kenya’s trade in captive-bred wildlife is rapidly expanding, with live CITES-listed reptile exports increasing more than tenfold over the past decade, raising urgent concerns about conservation impacts, animal welfare, public health risks, and regulatory oversight.
Category: Economy
Heads Of State Convene on Second Day of Africa Forward Summit In Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya/ – The second day of the Africa Forward Summit has commenced in Nairobi, marking a significant shift in Africa–France relations towards a more equal and innovative partnership.
Tanzania’s Universal Health Insurance Reaches Over 172,000 Households
Tanzania has achieved a significant milestone in its healthcare sector, with over 463,000 citizens now receiving medical services under the newly launched Universal Health Insurance (UHI) program. Minister for Health Mohamed Mchengerwa announced to parliament on Monday that the initiative has already reached 172,297 households nationwide.
Cocoa Processing Company Interdicts Seven Staff Over GH¢4.37m Audit Discrepancies
Seven employees of Cocoa Processing Company PLC have been interdicted following audit findings by the Ghana Audit Service, which identified an outstanding and unaccounted amount of GH¢4,373,355.04 linked to the operations of the CPC Consumer Cooperative Shop.
The Case For Optimism In Uncertain Times
In the near term, the sheer scale and complexity of the challenges we face—from geopolitical instability to the climate crisis and rapid technological disruption—can appear overwhelming.
IMF Country Focus: Budget Credibility as an Anchor for Better Economic Outcomes for Africa
Policy priorities include more realistic forecasting, stronger expenditure controls, improved cash management, and institutional reforms to better align budgets with outcomes Budgets people can trust—because spending and revenues stay close to what was promised—are critical to delivering better economic outcomes. Yet across sub-Saharan Africa, it has become increasingly challenging to deliver on budget plans.
Solidaridad Appoints New Managing Director To Drive Next Phase of Agric Transformation
Johannesburg, South Africa] Solidaridad has announced the appointment of Dr Jonathan Atkinson as its new Managing Director for Southern Africa.
Ghana: Top International Engineering (GH) Limited Reaffirms Commitment to Enchi–Elubo Road Project
Top International Engineering (GH) Limited acknowledges the concerns raised by the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, regarding the pace of work on the Enchi–Elubo Road project.
Aliko Dangote’s Wealth Surpasses $35 Billion Milestone Amid Massive Industrial Expansion
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s wealthiest individual, has reached a new financial peak with his net worth surging to $35.9 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Mahama Approves Evacuation of 300 Ghanaians From South Africa After Xenophobic Attacks
Accra, Ghana//-The government has approved the immediate evacuation of 300 Ghanaians living in South Africa following the latest wave of xenophobic attacks in the country.











