- Tariffs seem like simple tools, but they often come with unexpected repercussions. Just ask the president, whose fortune dropped a half billion dollars in a few days. Donald Trump fired the first shots in a global trade war last week, inflicting damage on all sorts of people—including himself. On…
- The Nigerian business tycoon, who built an empire with just £100 in the bank, leaves behind an influence embedded in every digital transaction and every mobile call across a continent on the rise. Pascal Gabriel Dozie, one of Nigeria’s most visionary business figures who pioneered electronic money…
- Topline Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Monday he will tell the Centers for Disease and Prevention to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water, the Associated Press reported—following through on a promise he made while campaigning with President Donald Trump. Key…
- In an era where global markets often dictate local fortunes, Nigeria’s ultra-wealthy have built empires rooted in the country’s soil, forging industries that not only create wealth but also provide critical homegrown solutions to the country’s most pressing challenges. Nigeria’s billionaires are…
- Topline Stocks globally plummeted again Monday as President Donald Trump dug in on his tariffs, which many economists predict will quickly send the global economy into a recession. Key Facts U.S. stocks sank even further Monday after historically bad Thursday and Friday trading which wiped out…
- It was a banner year for Africa’s billionaires, whose cumulative wealth surpassed $100 billion for the first time ever. Africa’s 22 billionaires saw their fortunes rise to a total of $105 billion, up from $82.4 billion and 20 billionaires last year. It’s no small feat to generate this level of…
- Integrating traditional business acumen with innovative strategies to drive industrial and agricultural transformation, Pee Cee Holding Ltd is fostering a self-sufficient and globally competitive Sierra Leone. “My vision has always been to focus on producing locally rather than relying on imports…
- Topline Oil prices sunk 7% to a four-year low Friday, amid concerns economic fallout of President Donald Trump’s wide-reaching tariffs could put a drag on demand. Key Facts Prices tumbled after China announced it would retaliate against the U.S. in a global trade war—imposing a 34% tariffs on U.S.…
- With Nigeria’s elite increasingly looking to U.S. wines, the country’s role in the global wine industry is undergoing a transformation. Nigeria has emerged as the largest African market for U.S. wines, with exports reaching $7.8 million in 2024—a 65% increase from the previous year. Acting U.S.…
- Topline China will impose an additional 34% import duty on all U.S. goods starting next week, in retaliation against President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 34% “reciprocal tariff” on Chinese goods, state media announced on Friday. Key Facts According to the state-controlled Xinhua News…
- President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs for over 180 countries on Wednesday, including South Africa, Nigeria, and Angola, amongst others, in a bid to rectify trade practices that have reportedly contributed to the country’s trade deficits. A 30% tariff has been imposed on South Africa…
- South Africa’s music industry is entering a new era of change and transformation. The country’s local artists doubled their earnings since 2022 by generating R400 million ($21.24 million) in royalties last year. According to music streaming service Spotify’s 2025 Loud & Clear transparency…
- As the new coach of Kenya’s Harambee Stars, Benni McCarthy is hoping to impart to the team his learnings from Manchester United, where he worked with some of the world’s top stars, including Cristiano Ronaldo. South Africa’s all-time leading scorer in international football Benni McCarthy has long…
- Topline Amazon and mobile technology firm AppLovin are the latest to make acquisition offers for TikTok, according to multiple reports, joining Oracle, Microsoft and other potential buyers on the day when the White House is reportedly reviewing an offer—just days before the popular app is required…
- Uganda has become the 19th country in Africa to introduce the malaria vaccine into routine immunization. “Today marks a historic turning point in Uganda’s fight against malaria. By integrating the malaria vaccine into routine immunization, Uganda is taking a bold step to protect its children, save…
- A new law signals Nigeria’s intent to position itself as a digital finance leader on the continent. For the first time, virtual assets and investment contracts are formally recognized as securities in Nigeria, following the Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2024 signed into law by its President…
- Topline Nintendo will give a first detailed look at the highly anticipated successor to its best-selling video game console of all time—the Switch 2—on Wednesday, as the gaming industry braces for what could be one of the most successful system launches of all time. Key Facts Nintendo offered a…
- The Springboks’ season kicks off in June, with players called for alignment camps and an ever-growing list of assistants to coach Rassie Erasmus. This year promises to be a transitional one for the world champions, South Africa, as head coach Rassie Erasmus looks to the future both on and off the…
- In the running for one of the biggest jobs on the continent, Senegal’s Amadou Hott is no stranger to public life. As a former minister of economy, planning, and cooperation in his home country, former Vice President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), and Corporate CEO, he hopes to use all of…
- Topline Around 1,100 people reported issues with OpenAI’s ChatGPT just before 10 a.m. EDT on Monday morning suggesting a larger outage, according to tracking site DownDetector.com. Key Facts Reports of issues with ChatGPT began to rise around 9:30 a.m. EDT and peaked at around 1,157 people just…
- The artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, moving away from its reliance on Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). These powerful computer chips, initially designed for rendering graphics, have been the backbone of AI advancements for over a decade, enabling…
- “This will be a defining year for AI,” said Mark Zuckerberg on his Facebook blog last month, hyping his plan to invest $65 billion in 2025, most of it in support of growing Meta’s AI capabilities and building upon its Llama 4 model. The locus of these efforts appears to be on 2,250 acres of flat…
- Imagine a young entrepreneur in Nairobi, a brilliant mind with a game-changing idea. She has the passion, the drive, and the solution to a critical problem. Her name is Akinyi. With no real experience in business, Akinyi sensibly decides to invest some time immersing herself in the top management…
- Vilanculos is Mozambique’s untouched gem with its benevolent sun, sand, surf – and horses, as this writer discovered. The photographs in the brochure show poised, slender women sitting atop horses in the ocean. Why then am I struggling to get a foot into the saddle and horse trainer, Mary Retzlaff…
- Topline Federal investigators are investigating claims suggesting Pfizer delayed announcing test results of its Covid vaccine until after the 2020 presidential election, the Wall Street Journal reported, bolstering a claim by President Donald Trump, who has said for years the company withheld…
- Last week, the country made history by becoming the only African nation with a female President and Vice President. The government also had 14 ministers sworn in on Friday, eight of which are women. On Friday, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was sworn in as Namibia’s new President, becoming the country’s…
- With the cost of entry reportedly five times higher than the EB-5 immigrant investor visa program, and with historically low African participation in investor visas, President Donald Trump’s gold card may struggle to find buyers from Africa. With several President Joe Biden-era immigration policies…
- Topline DeepSeek released an upgrade to its large language model this week, an update the company said featured “significant improvements” over its predecessor as the China-based startup appeared to escalate its rivalry with OpenAI and other U.S. artificial intelligence firms, after an earlier…
- Artificial intelligence boosts smartphones globally, but Africa faces challenges. AI on smartphones is redefining how we interact with technology, from quicker search with voice to smarter photo edits and predicting daily needs before we realize them; plus, with AI’s pattern-learning, a more…
- Topline Social media platform X said the Turkish government has requested more than 700 accounts be blocked amid protests over the controversial arrest and jailing of Istanbul’s mayor—but X said it wouldn’t comply with the requests, even though some accounts say they’ve been censored. Key Facts In…
- The streaming giant has been unable to disrupt the video game market, but armed with massive resources and time, its new push to level up could leave its competitors in the dust. “Netflix has won the streaming wars. Case closed,” analyst Robert Fishman wrote in a MoffettNathanson report published…
- Towards the end of 2024, the discovery of trafficked minors at the Stilfontein mines in South Africa’s North West province spoke to a severe trafficking crisis. As it emerged, undocumented children, some as young as 10, were reportedly coerced into forced labor under alleged armed criminal…
- Watched by as many as one billion people worldwide, the 1974 bout saw George Foreman undefeated in 40 fights—then the reigning heavyweight champion—overwhelming Muhammad Ali in the early rounds with his raw power. George Foreman, the two-time heavyweight boxing champion who contended with Muhammad…
- As artificial intelligence reshapes healthcare, the fight against cancer is witnessing unprecedented breakthroughs, from microscopic nanorobots to virtual treatment twins. This acceleration in drug discovery is just one example of AI’s impact on oncology, now and in the future. According to the…
- The company known for its festive fruit baskets just launched a new website for hemp-derived, THC-infused beverages and gummies. Edible Brands, the parent company of the fruit basket outfit Edible Arrangements, is taking a bite of the cannabis industry. The Georgia-based company, which had $500…
- The decorated former Olympian and Zimbabwe’s sports minister Kirsty Coventry will replace Thomas Bach as President of the IOC. “It’s a signal that we’re truly global…” Double Olympic champion Kirsty Coventry continues to set new records after she was elected president of the International Olympic…
- These Ugandan game designers and founders are holding up a mirror to society with their art. As many a traveler knows, you’re never alone if you’ve packed some cards. You could indulge in the terse isolation of solitaire, but in East Africa you can make an instant friend with an invitation to a…
- The speed of AI development is leaving countries with limited digital infrastructure behind, and the gap is widening at an unprecedented rate. In Africa, there is a need for massive digital infrastructure investment that prioritizes bridging the digital divide, particularly where the gap is…
- Dr Patrice Motsepe was elected unopposed for a second term as President of Confederation of African Football (CAF) in March, a nod to the progress made since he first took office four years ago as he has proposed a new, ambitious target for the organization. CAF, as with many sporting bodies around…
- It is a word that does not roll off the tongue, though “kakistocracy” perfectly captures the wave of frustrations many encounter at work. Derived from the Greek words ‘kakistos’ (worst) and ‘kratos’ (rule), it refers to leadership by the least competent or most inept. Once confined to political…
- At a time when the global automotive space is navigating an era of transformation, the country’s industry stands at a crossroads. Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) CEO and President, Andrew Kirby, recently depicted a stark yet hopeful vision for the sector. The automotive business council of South…
- Sal Island in Cape Verde became the center of economic dialogue this week as it hosted the Lusophone Africa Investment Forum, an event organized by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to strengthen investment and partnerships in Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP). The forum…
- The cultural phenomenon that it now is, since launching in 2016, TikTok has rapidly grown as a social media platform with an audience of over 2.1 billion users. About 25% of those users are between 18-24 years old, according to Exploding Topics, which analyzes millions of searches, conversations…
- Passionate about clean water and advocating for the basic needs for women and girls on the continent, Lumbie Mlambo spoke to us at the 2025 FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit about walking the talk when it comes to humanitarian work on the ground in Africa. “We can talk all we want , but if…
- South Africans have responded to the implications of the budget speech while experts have noted the balance between fiscal consolidation and economic growth, though risks remain. South Africa’s Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered the country’s 2025 Budget Speech on March 12; and strong…
- Will Trump’s tariffs and his assault on the federal government lead to a deeper crash, or even a recession? Market experts advise long-term investors and 401(k) holders to sit tight. While the last three weeks have been punishing for the stock market, veteran wealth managers are sounding a similar…
- Minister Enoch Godongwana says the decision to increase Value Added Tax (VAT) “was not made lightly” as proposal also includes no inflationary adjustments for personal income tax brackets. South Africa’s Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered the country’s 2025 Budget Speech on Wednesday,…
- The fact that Africa has a shortage of clinical oncologists has been widely publicized. One international medical journal estimated that Nigeria, for example, has around 70 oncologists to serve a population of 213 million people. In South Africa – and in Johannesburg, in particular – it’s been…
- Topline Even the world’s richest man has bad days, as Elon Musk faced a litany of headaches to start the week Monday—including the crash of his social media site, an 11-figure drop in his net worth as his primary venture Tesla faced brutal losses, while an awkward TV interview only gave critics…
- Through Kante, Afrobeats, and his memories of Nigeria, King Charles III underscored music’s power to unite cultures. King Charles III shared a personal connection to Kante, a song by Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido featuring Fave, recalling how it reminded him of his last visit to Nigeria in 2018…
