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Nigeria and South Africa could be taken off the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list as early as next month, in what would mark a major boost for investor confidence in Africa’s two biggest economies.
Nigeria’s trade relations within Africa underwent a major shake-up in the second quarter of 2025, with Togo outpacing...
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) in South Africa has announced applications for its fully-funded Bachelor’s and Master’s degree scholarships for the 2026 academic year.
South Africa will revolutionise its immigration process by launching a fully digital Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system in September 2025 for short-term tourists from visa-required countries.
The World Bank has recommended that Nigeria invest between $10 million and $15 million annually to upgrade its national statistical system and bring it in line with countries like Brazil, South Africa, Mexico, and Colombia.
ArcelorMittal, the world’s largest steel producer led by Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, has announced the imminent closure of its long-steel plants in Vereeniging and Newcastle, South Africa.
McKinsey & Company’s South African subsidiary has agreed to pay over $122 million to resolve a U.S. Department of Justice investigation into a bribery scheme involving South African government officials.
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that Nigerian tourists and business travelers can now benefit from relaxed visa requirements, as part of the ongoing bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
The Nigerian government has sought South Africa’s endorsement to attain full membership in the G20, BRICS, and the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB).
Cryptocurrency adoption in Africa has been increasing with the continent housing some countries that made the top 5 list of countries with highest crypto adoption in the world.
South African grocery retailer Pick n Pay is set to exit the Nigerian market by selling its 51% stake in a joint venture, as part of a broader restructuring strategy outside its home market, CEO Sean Summers announced on Monday as reported by Reuters.
Jumia Technologies AG, Africa’s leading e-commerce platform, has announced plans to shut down its operations in South Africa, where it operated under the brand name Zando, and Tunisia by the end of 2024.