Business

Zambia’s economy grew 5.2% in 2025, AfDB report says

An African Development Bank report points to faster growth while warning that Zambia still faces a large development-financing gap.

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South Africa green-skills project maps jobs linked to clean energy

A partnership backed by a $1 million grant is mapping skills demand and planning local training zones for South Africa’s…

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AfDB approves $503.75m Botswana loan for energy relief and jobs

The financing is designed to cushion energy costs while supporting Botswana’s private-sector and jobs reforms.

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World Bank urges Nigeria’s states to turn revenue gains into better services

A World Bank review says Nigeria’s states have more resources but must show stronger results in education, health and public…

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Nigerian firm builds compressors to expand Escravos–Lagos gas pipeline flow

Lee Engineering is building two Edo State compressor stations intended to help the Escravos–Lagos pipeline reach its expanded design capacity.

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IMF meetings highlight digital access needs in developing countries

Delegates at the IMF and World Bank annual meetings called for stronger digital connectivity, saying access to reliable networks supports…

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Why Nigeria’s improving credit outlook has yet to deliver household relief

Nigeria’s improving credit outlook is welcome news for investors. For households trying to afford food, transport and school fees, however,…

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Africa’s richest man helps fund $660m fuel pipeline between Ethiopia and Djibouti

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has announced that he is helping to fund a new $660m (£500m) fuel pipeline between Ethiopia…

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Aliko Dangote: Refining Nigeria’s oil, helping Africa, and creating wealth

Nigerian billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote says building his refinery was the hardest challenge he’s faced, but he never considered giving…

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Dangote refinery opens to public ownership in Africa’s biggest IPO

By Africanews Africa's biggest oil refinery has opened its ownership to the public, with Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote seeking to…

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