Motoni Olodun

Kenya is one of Africa’s most dynamic and promising economies, but it still faces a major challenge: reducing its dependence on imported goods and services. According to a recent report …

South Africa is poised to reclaim its position as the continent’s biggest economy next year, according to the latest forecasts by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF’s World Economic …

Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, has announced a proposed budget of N26 trillion ($34 billion) for the 2024 fiscal year, a 19% increase from the current budget of N21.8 trillion. The …

South Africa’s state-owned freight-rail and ports company, Transnet, is seeking urgent financial support from the government to implement a turnaround plan that aims to restore its operational and financial performance. …

Uganda’s harsh anti-gay law, which imposes the death penalty for some same-sex acts, has put the country’s relationship with the World Bank under strain. The bank has suspended new funding …

Zimbabwe faces a massive brain drain as thousands of skilled workers leave the country in search of better opportunities abroad. The economic meltdown, which has been worsened by the impact …

 Kenya’s trade deficit, the gap between imports and exports, narrowed by 9.7% or $727 million in the first eight months of 2023, according to the latest data from the Kenya …

Africa is facing a health crisis that disproportionately affects women and children. According to the Global Financing Facility (GFF), a partnership that supports low- and middle-income countries to improve their …

Bolt, a leading ride-hailing company, has reaffirmed its commitment to the Kenyan market and its compliance with the regulations despite facing a possible suspension of its operations by the end …

Tanzania has made history by unveiling its first-ever homemade aircraft, the Skyleader 600, at a manufacturing expo in Dar es Salaam. The two-seater plane, which is designed for business trips, …