The immediate challenge is straightforward. Factory owners report workforce losses of between 12% and 19%, leaving sewing lines understaffed and production targets increasingly difficult to meet. Many of the workers who left occupied skilled positions developed through years of experience in garment manufacturing. Replacing them has proven far more difficult
The immediate challenge is straightforward. Factory owners report workforce losses of between 12% and 19%, leaving sewing lines understaffed and production targets increasingly difficult to meet. Many of the workers who left occupied skilled positions developed through years of experience in garment manufacturing. Replacing them has proven far more difficult
For decades, West Africa’s role in the global drug trade was that of a corridor: cocaine from Latin America passed through its ports on the way to Europe, and traffickers took a cut along the way. That story has changed. In May, Nigeria’s drug enforcement agency dismantled what it called
Cambodia’s central bank is facing a threat that has nothing to do with interest rates or foreign reserves and everything to do with generative AI. Over the past several months, the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has repeatedly had to publicly deny that a new series of riel banknotes was
Cambodia’s central bank is facing a threat that has nothing to do with interest rates or foreign reserves and everything to do with generative AI. Over the past several months, the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has repeatedly had to publicly deny that a new series of riel banknotes was
In August 2026, South Africa marks the 70th anniversary of Women’s Month under the theme: “Empowered Women Empower The Nation”, while also recognising the important contributions of its women to social development. In October 2025, China and UN Women co-hosted the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing. Leaders and heads
In August 2026, South Africa marks the 70th anniversary of Women’s Month under the theme: “Empowered Women Empower The Nation”, while also recognising the important contributions of its women to social development. In October 2025, China and UN Women co-hosted the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing. Leaders and heads
Toyota Motor Corporation has finalised a binding agreement to become a full, equal shareholder in cellcentric, the hydrogen fuel-cell company jointly owned by the Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG. The deal, announced on 27 July, 2026, formalises a partnership first floated in a non-binding memorandum of understanding signed in
Toyota Motor Corporation has finalised a binding agreement to become a full, equal shareholder in cellcentric, the hydrogen fuel-cell company jointly owned by the Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG. The deal, announced on 27 July, 2026, formalises a partnership first floated in a non-binding memorandum of understanding signed in
More than a company listing The significance of the Dangote IPO extends beyond the refinery itself. Africa has long faced a financing challenge. Major infrastructure projects often depend heavily on foreign loans, development finance institutions or external investors. While these sources remain important, they can leave African economies vulnerable to