World Bank projects Qatar’s economy to grow at an average of 6.5% in 2026-2027.
The World Bank projected that the economic growth in the State of Qatar is to remain stable at 2.4% in 2025, before […]
Ghana loses $11 billion in gold smuggling linked to UAE.
Ghana is losing billions of dollars each year due to gold smuggling from its thriving artisanal mining sector, with much of the unaccounted […]
China offers African countries zero-tariff access on all imports.
China has announced plans to remove all tariffs on imports from all African countries except one as part of efforts to deepen […]
End of Power Struggle as Otedola Clinches Control of First Holdco.
In a dramatic turn of events, Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola has secured full control of FirstHoldCo Plc, ending a prolonged power struggle […]
China’s rare-earth mineral squeeze puts defense giants in the crosshairs.
The automotive and robotics industries have been hit particularly hard by China’s rare earth export restrictions in recent weeks, but analysts warn Western defense giants will also feel […]
US and China agree framework deal to extend trade war truce
The US and China have extended the truce in their trade war after two days of talks in London that resulted in a “framework” […]
Africa’s richest country has about half of its oil-refining capacity shut
Roughly 49% of South Africa’s refining capacity remains idle. Over the past five years, South Africa’s refining capacity has been cut in […]
India may still cross the ‘miracle economy’ benchmark of 7% GDP growth.
India’s economic growth story keeps getting better. I’ve long been cautious about cheering data that show extraordinary improvements. Later data revisions can […]
South Korea’s Hanwha offloads Eutelsat stake as Starlink rival seeks new investors.
South Korea’s Hanwha Systems said on Thursday it was selling its entire 5.4% stake in Eutelsat for about 78 million euros ($85 […]
Alaska LNG Interest Hits $115 Billion.
Energy companies are ready to commit to buying $115 billion worth of liquefied natural gas from Alaska once President Trump’s pet energy […]
Trump tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to deficit and leave 10.9 million uninsured.
President Donald Trump’s big bill making its way through Congress will cut taxes by $3.75 trillion but also increase deficits by $2.4 trillion over […]
Trump doubles tariffs on steel and aluminium to 50 percent.
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an order doubling tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from 25 percent to 50 percent. The […]