The Gambia has witnessed the rise of several iconic entrepreneurs since gaining independence in 1965. However, a significant gap remains—there is not a single indigenously owned Gambian enterprise that has been in continuous operation for 60 years. The …

Ghana is prepared to begin a controlled rollout of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) following significant progress made by the Bank of Ghana (BoG), according to Abena Osei-Poku, Managing Director of Ecobank Ghana. Osei-Poku made the remarks at the …

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Managing Director and Head of West Africa at JP Morgan, Dapo Olagunju, says Nigeria’s inflation is still one of the highest in the world despite recent drops. Speaking at the ‘Fitch on Nigeria 2025’ held in Lagos, Olagunju acknowledged Nigeria’s recent …

Insurance markets in African states are usually small and shallow, meaning few businesses are covered for climate damages. Photo: Stephan Gladieu / World Bank Climate disasters across Africa are rising in frequency and severity and carry a heavy …

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When Ghana entered 2025, the national conversation was about how this government was going to keep us afloat. The focus was on stabilising the cedi, moving out of a hyperinflationary economy, negotiating debt and restoring investor confidence post an …

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