Tag: African Business
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🇬🇭 From First Million to Industrial Opportunity: What Freedom Jacob Caesar Says Africa Should Be Watching
Ghanaian entrepreneur Freedom Jacob Caesar’s discussion about his first million and Africa’s biggest opportunities raises a larger question: where should the next generation of African entrepreneurs create value? From manufacturing and logistics to energy and regional trade, the real opportunity may lie in building the productive infrastructure Africa needs.
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Malcolm X and the Question of Ownership- panafrican.email
Malcolm X’s distinction between access and ownership remains a powerful framework for understanding economic and political power. Equality can open the door, but ownership determines who has the capacity to build institutions, control resources and shape the future. For Africa and the African diaspora, the question remains: how do we move from participating in existing…
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🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Probes Helicopter Crash That Killed Businessman Wicknell Chivayo
Zimbabwe Probes Helicopter Crash That Killed Businessman Wicknell Chivayo HARARE, Zimbabwe — October 1, 2026 — Zimbabwean authorities have opened an investigation into the helicopter crash that killed prominent businessman Wicknell Munodaani Chivayo, his wife Lucy Muteke and other people aboard the aircraft near Marondera. The helicopter crashed on Wednesday evening, September 30, in the…
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🇳🇬🇨🇳 China Supplies Nearly 40% of Nigeria’s Imports in First Half of 2026
Nigeria imported N11.01 trillion worth of goods from China in January-June 2026, making China the source of 39.27% of Nigeria’s total imports during the period.
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🇬🇭 Ghana’s Treatment of Foreigners Sparks Debate Over Business Culture and National Mindset
ACCRA, GHANA — A statement attributed to Fouad Chalabi, a former Commercial Director of Spacefon, now known as MTN Ghana, has reignited discussion about how Ghana treats foreign investors and businesspeople compared with its own citizens. Chalabi, who has reportedly conducted business in Ghana as well as Lebanon, is quoted as saying: “Ghanaians treat foreigners…
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🇳🇬 Dangote’s Next Generation: Inside the Family’s Vision for Africa’s Industrial Future
By Pan African News Desk The future of one of Africa’s most influential business empires is increasingly becoming a question of succession, strategy and long-term economic transformation. In an exclusive conversation featured on Bloomberg Next Africa, Aliko Dangote’s daughters—Halima, Mariya and Fatima Dangote—offered insight into the next generation of leadership at the Dangote Group and…
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🇳🇬 🇺🇬 Africa’s Mobility Market Is Still Wide Open — Even After Uber’s Retreat
Uber’s experience in Africa offers a powerful lesson for global technology companies: entering an African market is not the same as building a business for Africa. For roughly a decade, Uber pursued growth across some of Africa’s most promising urban transportation markets. But as economic conditions changed dramatically, the gap between a global platform model…
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🇷🇼How to Start a Business in Rwanda as a Foreigner: 100% Ownership, Taxes, Documents and Capital Requirements
KIGALI, RWANDA — Rwanda has positioned itself as one of Africa’s most business-friendly destinations for international entrepreneurs, investors and companies looking to establish operations on the continent. For foreign entrepreneurs, one of the country’s biggest advantages is that 100% foreign ownership is permitted in companies registered in Rwanda. Contrary to a common misconception, a foreign…
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🇬🇭 Ghana Trade Minister Calls Regulated Cannabis Business a Christian Endeavour
Accra, Ghana — Ghana’s Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has encouraged Ghanaians to explore opportunities in the country’s emerging regulated cannabis industry, describing the medicinal use of cannabis as a business opportunity rooted in healing. “Dealing in cannabis is Christian, because this one is going to be used for the manufacture of…
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🇬🇭 Fabolous Ushers in 2026 with High-Energy Performances in Accra, Ghana
American rapper Fabolous kicked off the new year in West Africa, bringing his signature style to a series of events in Ghana’s vibrant capital, Accra. His visit underscores Ghana’s continued appeal as a premier destination for cultural exchange and major entertainment events within the African diaspora. 🎤 The Accra Appearances Fabolous headlined a major New…