Pretoria is courting Saudi, Emirati, and Qatari money to revive a stalling economy, even as its alignment with Iran, Russia, and China rattles investors and trade partners it cannot afford to lose.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ilona writes about how tech & culture shape the future of money. Mobile money has continued to redefine Africa’s financial ...

Zug, Switzerland, May 12th, 2026, ChainwireAs part of a broader initiative to expand access to essential banking ...

For global companies, Africa’s promise has long been tempered by a persistent operational myth: that the continent is not ready for complex business. The reality is different, however. The barrier isn ...

In September 2023, Nigeria was upbeat after Emirates Airlines agreed to resume direct flights to the country. This came after an 11-month hiatus, the root cause of which was an inability to repatriate ...

Held during the BAL Finals Week, the event brought together leaders across sport, finance, policy, technology and investment to explore how inclusive digital infrastructure can support the next ...

The looting of Africa by its elites with the witting or unwitting complicity of overseas partners is an old, sad song. Looters are flexible and clever. As Britain and France tighten the screws on ...

Money and jobs. That's part of what China has offered African nations at a summit in Beijing this week - that and a vision of a united Global South led by China and free of Western pressure. NPR's ...

Some African countries you didn't know have stronger currencies than the naira Discover 5 African countries whose currencies are stronger than the Nigerian Naira. Learn why Tunisia, Libya, Botswana, ...

A new remittance tax set to begin in the new year has one university student reeling from the implications it will have for her family in Nigeria. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited ...