Another one bites the dust: SA retailer Builders exits

By JAMES ANYANZWA Builders, a subsidiary of South Africa’s retail giant Massmart, is closing down its business at the Waterfront Karen Nairobi in less than three years of operation after finding the going very difficult in East Africa’s largest economy. The announcement of the closure, which was made two weeks ago, did not come as

Online romance scams on the rise as Valentine’s Day approach

Catfishing, sextortion, phishing and other romance scams are big business for online fraudsters. Knowing how to spot red flags can help people to tell if they have found true love or they are being scammed.  Dating sites can be a wonderful place to meet new people, make connections and find a romantic partner, particularly in

Ghana’s investment agency talks up trade opportunities amid AfCFTA role – Businessamlive

By Isaac AIDOO, in Accra, Ghana    In spite of its economic challenges, Ghana’s foremost investment promotion agency, the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), is upbeat about what it describes as limitless trade and investment opportunities in the West African country. GIPC maintains that “Ghana continues to remain one of the most attractive destinations for

Navigating African stock markets: An in-depth analysis

In this article, we will take a closer look at the African stock market and explore the trends, growth drivers, and challenges faced by the industry. We will also analyze the stock market in some of the major players in the African market, such as Nigeria and South Africa. African Stock Market Overview The African