In Africa, not everyone mourns Queen Elizabeth II

From Kenya to Nigeria to South Africa, the death of Queen Elizabeth II has prompted an outpouring of condolences from African heads of state praising an “extraordinary” leader and sharing memories of her frequent visits to the continent during her 70-year reign. However, the monarch’s death has also reignited a sensitive debate about the colonial

5 business grants and funding opportunity available to African women

A business grant is a debt-free capital option available to entrepreneurs and startups. These grants can be used to fund and scale business ventures, and are typically granted to an individual or group of individuals by some form of participation. Africa boasts numerous funding opportunities, both from foreign and local organizations. Some of these fundings

Ghana inflation climbs to 21-year peak of 33.9% in August

ACCRA – Consumer inflation in Ghana climbed further, to 33.9% in annual terms in August from 31.7% in July, data showed on Wednesday, reaching its highest level since 2001 just weeks after the largest lending rate hike in the country’s history. The central bank raised rates by 300 basis points to 22% last month at

Barclays PLC is expanding its services in Africa

In March 2016, Barclays announced it was going to separate from the South-Africa-based financial group ABSA (Amalgamated Banks of South Africa). By the end of 2017, Barclays had a little over 14% share in ABSA, from its initial 62.3%. Barclays PLC recently sold the last of its holding, 7.4% in Johannesburg-based Absa Group Ltd. ABSA

Law firms balance competition and collaboration in Africa

International law firms’ many and various attempts to get into African markets have found mixed for… International law firms’ many and various attempts to get into African markets have found mixed fortunes, while the continent’s own firms have grown in strength and skill. So can the foreigners succeed in Africa without causing resentment? International law

Kariya Energy Returns to African Energy Week (AEW) 2022 As a Bronze Sponsor

Following its successful participation at the 2021 edition of African Energy Week (AEW) (https://AECWweek.com/), Canadian-based exploration and production company, Kariya Energy, will be returning as a bronze sponsor to this year’s edition of Africa’s premier event for the oil and gas sector, which will take place from October 18-21 in Cape Town. For its part,