Morocco’s high-speed rail ambitions are taking a major leap forward with a €781 million loan from France, enabling the purchase of 18 cutting-edge trains from French manufacturer Alstom.  The deal, part of a broader financial cooperation agreement, was announced during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Morocco in October 2024. This expansion is a key […]

The High Court’s Human Rights Division on Monday overturned the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) decision to cancel the operating licence of Ideal Finance Limited. The High Court’s decision represents a significant win for the now defunct financial institution in its continuous conflict with the top bank. The court determined that the action was unjustified because […]

In a statement released on Sunday in honour of International Women’s Day, Schneider Electric reaffirmed its dedication to advancing gender equality and fostering employee development. The company stated that it was dedicated to achieving a 50% female recruitment rate and a 30% female presence in leadership roles. According to the firm, the 2025 International Women’s […]

Zipline, a drone logistics company headquartered in the United States and backed by Sequoia Capital and Goldman Sachs, announced on Friday that it will expand its operations in Nigeria by establishing drone logistics in five additional states by the end of 2025. After signing a memorandum of understanding with the Nigerian government in September 2024, […]

MultiChoice Nigeria, the operator of DStv and GOtv, has been called by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to provide an explanation for the proposed rise in subscription prices, which is scheduled to go into effect on March 1, 2025. Ondaje Ijagwu, the Director of Corporate Affairs at the FCCPC, said in a statement […]

South Africa’s competition watchdog found Google guilty of anti-competitive practices, and the tech giant could be forced to pay up to 500 million rand ($27.29 million) annually in compensation to media outlets in the country. Meta and X could also be fined. According to the preliminary results of a study on market activity published on […]

To make it easier for its diaspora to obtain travel, identity, and administrative documents, Mali inaugurated a digital platform on Tuesday, February 18. This creative and safe solution, which is used in diplomatic and consular missions overseas, also seeks to boost user confidence by protecting personal information and using cutting-edge security measures. Read also: Nigeria, […]

WE, the top ICT service provider in Egypt, on Friday announced a partnership with Vezeeta, the top digital healthcare platform in the Middle East and Africa, to offer WE GOLD customers a special added value that will make it simpler and better for them to access high-quality healthcare services at substantial savings. This step falls […]

A High Court in Accra, Ghana on Thursday tossed out a request by West African Examinations Council’s (WAEC) for a stay of execution to delay releasing the withheld results of 10,000 examination candidates, and slapped a fine of GHS 5,000 on the exam body. On December 30, 2024, WAEC cited alleged examination malpractices and anomalies […]

Libya’s Minister of Transport, Mohamed Al-Shahoubi, has confirmed that the country’s airports have passed an important audit conducted by the Arab Civil Aviation Organization and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The audit, which assessed the compliance of Tripoli’s Mitiga and Misrata airports, yielded positive results, reflecting progress in Libya’s civil aviation sector. Read also: […]

Murat Cagri Suzer was named Network International’s Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) on Monday. He will be based in Dubai, location of Network International head office to drive the company’s expansion plan. Under his direction, Network International will keep opening up new doors by providing customer-focused fintech solutions that are scalable, safe, and seamless, enabling […]

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) announced the launch of a new Power BI platform designed to make Sudan’s urban household data publicly accessible. This initiative, developed in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), marks a significant step in enhancing data-driven decision-making for policymakers, researchers, and development organisations. Read also: South Sudan […]

On Tuesday, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) officially announced the appointment of Lungile Binza as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective March 1, 2025.  This decision follows Binza’s tenure as Acting COO since February 2024, during which he demonstrated notable leadership and dedication to the SABC’s objectives. Read also: Old Mutual CEO Iain […]