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Africa to weather billion-dollar storm as “super” El Niño approaches

Simon Jessop and Marc Jones 27 Jul 2026

The WPP staff cuts are part of CEO Cindy Rose's Elevate28 strategy

WPP £500m savings drive sees hundreds of employees let go

15 Jul 2026

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Standard Bank to finance Africa’s renewable energy boom

10 Jun 2026

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated has delivered a blockbuster financial performance for 2025, posting a profit of roughly $836m (Image source: © Financial Afrik )

Bank’s pan-African model regains traction, posts profit - despite headwinds

15 Apr 2026

(Source: @Meet Frank Publicis has announced its Q1 2026 results

Publicis outperforms industry, confirms growth guidance for 2026

14 Apr 2026

#MiningIndaba: New deal to accelerate critical minerals beneficiation

#MiningIndaba: New deal to accelerate critical minerals beneficiation

12 Feb 2026

Not since the crises of the 1970s has gold performed as strongly as in 2025. Amidst geopolitical uncertainty playing into short-term movements, James Luke, senior portfolio manager, gold and commodities, considers the bigger picture (Image source: © 123rf )

Gold and gold equities outlook for 2026

James Luke 28 Jan 2026

Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday following a gain of more than 2% in the previous session after Russia accused Ukraine of attacking President Vladimir Putin's residence (Image source: © 123rf )

Oil prices little changed as investors seek clarity on Russia-Ukraine talks

30 Dec 2025

Gold has been predicted to keep rising in 2026. Pictured: Gold mining in South Africa

Gold expected to continue rising in 2026

24 Dec 2025

Energy security takes centre stage as global coal demand hits record high in 2025 (Image source: © Future Coal

Coal remains essential to keeping the lights on and economic development

23 Dec 2025

Climate change: What a just transition means for Africa

Climate change: What a just transition means for Africa

Garth Napier 4 Nov 2022

African nations mend and make do as China tightens Belt and Road

African nations mend and make do as China tightens Belt and Road

Duncan Miriri 22 Nov 2021

The border closure has affected goods from other West African countries. Wikimedia Commons

Nigeria's border closure has implications for Africa's economic integration

Tahiru Azaaviele Liedong 28 Oct 2019

The Central Bank of Kenya has financial inclusion in its stewardship of the financial system. Shutterstock

Why central banks need to take human rights more seriously

Danny Bradlow 15 Jul 2019