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Afriex expands banking network as African remittance costs remain elevated

Afriex expands banking network as African remittance costs…

LAGOS – Afriex has strengthened its international payments infrastructure through a partnership with

‘Habemus President’: Hichilema wins again, now comes the hard part

‘Habemus President’: Hichilema wins again, now comes the…

With 61.4% of the vote, Zambia’s president has secured a second term. The

Hichilema holds commanding lead as Zambia awaits final election results

Hichilema holds commanding lead as Zambia awaits final…

Lusaka, Zambia — Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema holds a commanding lead in the

Africa’s priorities are upside down

Africa’s priorities are upside down

The continent does not have to choose between climate action and farming, or

Ghana inflation slows but rents and services keep pressure on consumers

Ghana inflation slows but rents and services keep…

Fall to 4.6% points to greater price stability, though domestic costs and regional

Hichilema leads Zambia’s presidential vote count amid tense tally

Hichilema leads Zambia’s presidential vote count amid tense…

LUSAKA — Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema is leading the preliminary count in the

Zambia’s Post-election rally economically sound

Zambia’s Post-election rally economically sound

By Kelvin Chisanga Zambia could enter a strong post-election confidence rally, but the

Zambia tests strength of its democracy under economic pressure

Zambia tests strength of its democracy under economic…

LUSAKA – Zambia holds general elections on Thursday in a test of whether one

Afriex expands banking network as African remittance costs remain elevated

Afriex expands banking network as African remittance costs remain elevated

LAGOS – Afriex has strengthened its international payments infrastructure through a partnership with Global Innovations Bank, seeking faster

‘Habemus President’: Hichilema wins again, now comes the hard part

‘Habemus President’: Hichilema wins again, now comes the hard part

With 61.4% of the vote, Zambia’s president has secured a second term. The result validates his record of

Hichilema holds commanding lead as Zambia awaits final election results

Hichilema holds commanding lead as Zambia awaits final election results

Lusaka, Zambia — Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema holds a commanding lead in the country’s presidential election as the

Africa’s priorities are upside down

Africa’s priorities are upside down

The continent does not have to choose between climate action and farming, or between digitalisation and education. It

Ghana inflation slows but rents and services keep pressure on consumers

Ghana inflation slows but rents and services keep pressure on consumers

Fall to 4.6% points to greater price stability, though domestic costs and regional disparities cloud the outlook MAPUTO

Hichilema leads Zambia’s presidential vote count amid tense tally

Hichilema leads Zambia’s presidential vote count amid tense tally

LUSAKA — Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema is leading the preliminary count in the country’s presidential election as the

Zambia’s Post-election rally economically sound

Zambia’s Post-election rally economically sound

By Kelvin Chisanga Zambia could enter a strong post-election confidence rally, but the sustainability of that rally will

Zambia tests strength of its democracy under economic pressure

Zambia tests strength of its democracy under economic pressure

LUSAKA – Zambia holds general elections on Thursday in a test of whether one of southern Africa’s more stable

Afriex expands banking network as African remittance costs remain elevated
‘Habemus President’: Hichilema wins again, now comes the hard part
Hichilema holds commanding lead as Zambia awaits final election results
Africa’s priorities are upside down
Ghana inflation slows but rents and services keep pressure on consumers
Hichilema leads Zambia’s presidential vote count amid tense tally
Zambia’s Post-election rally economically sound
Zambia tests strength of its democracy under economic pressure

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Angola tables bid for minority stake in De Beers as Botswana pursues controlling interest

Angola tables bid for minority stake in De Beers as Botswana pursues controlling interest

By AfricaHeadline – Special Feature Angola has formally entered the race for the future of De Beers, with

Private sector drives South Africa’s economic development

Private sector drives South Africa’s economic development

Cape Town, November 7, 2024 The private sector in South Africa plays an essential role in driving economic

These afrobeats artistes are investing in tech

These afrobeats artistes are investing in tech

Alot has changed in the African music scene in the last decade. In this period, African music, especially

Africa’s Refining Race: Dangote towers over a continent still struggling to process its own oil

Africa’s Refining Race: Dangote towers over a continent still struggling to process its own oil

The Nigerian mega-refinery has redrawn Africa’s downstream map, but idle plants, ageing infrastructure and unreliable crude supply continue

José de Lima Massano, the technocrat entrusted with redefining Angola’s economic model

José de Lima Massano, the technocrat entrusted with redefining Angola’s economic model

KIGALI – When João Lourenço moved to reorganise the architecture of Angola’s economic governance, few figures combined macroeconomic

Africa’s financial revolution in innovation, integration and inclusion

Africa’s financial revolution in innovation, integration and inclusion

  AfricaHeadline, financial reports team editorial@africaheadline.com    Driving innovation and inclusion Accra, Ghana – Africa’s financial systems are

Transformation through the “High 5s” of Akinwumi Adesina

Transformation through the “High 5s” of Akinwumi Adesina

The African Development Bank (AfDB), under the leadership of Akinwumi Adesina, has been promoting an ambitious strategy aimed at transforming

GTCO, AXA Mansard, NNFM top stocks pick this week

GTCO, AXA Mansard, NNFM top stocks pick this week

Last week, Nigerian stocks gained 1.1 per cent, driven by investors’ interest in bank stocks. Most equities are

Politics & Climate

Lula rejects Brazil’s “Stray dog complex” (complexo de vira-lata) and reasserts the nation as a sovereign power

Lula rejects Brazil’s “Stray dog complex” (complexo de vira-lata) and reasserts the nation as a sovereign power

By AfricaHeadline – Brasília/New York Bureau Brasília / New York — On the floor of the United Nations

Congo files lawsuit against Apple over conflict minerals; company denies allegations

Congo files lawsuit against Apple over conflict minerals; company denies allegations

Lagos, Nigeria – The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has filed lawsuits against Apple subsidiaries in France and

President Joe Biden pledges to return to Angola to see Lobito Corridor in action

President Joe Biden pledges to return to Angola to see Lobito Corridor in action

Lobito, Angola – U.S. President Joe Biden pledged on Wednesday to return to Angola to witness the full

Portugal’s lost opportunities with Brazil, Angola, and Mozambique

Portugal’s lost opportunities with Brazil, Angola, and Mozambique

A legacy of missed potential Once a global empire, Portugal now struggles to maintain meaningful relationships with its

Angolan President João Lourenço calls for immediate ceasefire in Eastern DRC conflict

Angolan President João Lourenço calls for immediate ceasefire in Eastern DRC conflict

Johannesburg, South Africa – Angolan President João Lourenço, in his capacity as Chair of the African Union, has

Malema challenges Western powers, calls for action against Israel

Malema challenges Western powers, calls for action against Israel

Johannesburg, South Africa – South African opposition leader Julius Malema has reaffirmed his stance against imperialist influence, condemning

Trump’s controversial first steps as 47th President

Trump’s controversial first steps as 47th President

Lagos, Nigeria – Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office as the 47th President of the United States

Africa’s education system witnesses remarkable growth

Africa’s education system witnesses remarkable growth

In recent years, Africa’s education system has undergone significant transformation, with governments ramping up investments, adopting forward-thinking policies,

Optinions & World

OPINIÃO | Como o relatório da HRMI sobre Angola reabre o debate sobre quem define os critérios pelos quais África é avaliada.

OPINIÃO | Como o relatório da HRMI sobre Angola reabre o debate sobre quem define os critérios pelos quais África…

Quando os rankings internacionais da Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI), se transformam em narrativas globais, a metodologia torna-se

The Colonizers have returned, but this time they sign contracts

The Colonizers have returned, but this time they sign contracts

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe’s warning and Africa’s new battle for economic sovereignty “If we don’t handle our independence very

Russia, The United States, and The myth of the quick victory

Russia, The United States, and The myth of the quick victory

A strategic assessment of 21st-Century warfare JOHANNESBURG — For much of the past three decades, military and political leaders

The DRC’s untapped power could shape Africa’s economic future if it gets the strategy right

The DRC’s untapped power could shape Africa’s economic future if it gets the strategy right

LAGOS – The Democratic Republic of the Congo has long been viewed as a paradox, a country endowed

E for Emigration: When “Exit” became Europe’s social policy

E for Emigration: When “Exit” became Europe’s social policy

By AfricaHeadline | Opinion African emigration to Europe is often portrayed as an individual choice, commonly framed as

The fear of a power vacuum: Why some African leaders refuse to let go

The fear of a power vacuum: Why some African leaders refuse to let go

Opinion | Africa By AfricaHeadline | Opinion Across Africa, moments of political transition often trigger a familiar argument:

What about Africa, now? A continent between awakening and reinvention

What about Africa, now? A continent between awakening and reinvention

By AfricaHeadline – Johannesburg | October, 2025 As the world turns its attention to America’s political battles and

La Cravate et l’Intellectuel Africain : Une Élite déconnectée du peuple

La Cravate et l’Intellectuel Africain : Une Élite déconnectée du peuple

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