Economy

Sunny Dolat wrote a book called Not African Enough after a Kenyan designer was told her work was not colourful enough to be African. That was 2016. Since then, he has co-curated the landmark Africa Fashion exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, helped build Heva Fund and landed on the BoF 500 list of people shaping global fashion.

Ghana is set to host a Hyundai automotive manufacturing plant for the West African market, marking a major milestone in its industrial ambitions. The project, announced during the 2026 Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, forms part of a broader partnership between Ghana and South Korea focused on manufacturing, technology, energy, and job creation

June is the perfect time to pause and assess your progress. From cash flow and compliance to personal finances and performance goals, a mid-year audit helps you identify what is working, fix what is not, and make informed decisions for the rest of the year. Here are five practical reasons to conduct a mid-year audit.

As several fintech companies focus on cost-cutting and workforce reductions, Flutterwave is taking a different approach. The African payments giant has promoted more than 100 employees, introduced global relief packages and strengthened its investment in talent as it celebrates ten years of growth and innovation.

Day 2 at CraftVantage 2026 carried a different atmosphere. While the opening day focused heavily on exhibitions, networking, and conversations around contemporary African art, the second day shifted attention toward something equally important: the next generation of creators already beginning to shape the future

The highly anticipated CraftVantage Art Exhibition officially opened yesterday at The Wings Office Complex, Lagos, welcoming artists, collectors, media professionals, creatives, and art enthusiasts to an evening centred around creativity, culture, and connection.

Financial scams are becoming more sophisticated. From fake investment schemes to WhatsApp fraud and cloned bank alerts, scammers now use urgency, fear, and polished online branding to target victims. This article breaks down five major red flags experts say you should never ignore and explains how to protect your money in today’s digital economy.

From Morocco’s booming travel economy to Kenya’s safari-powered global brand, these are Africa’s top five most visited countries and the strategies keeping tourists coming back.

Credit scores are no longer just a Western finance concept. Across Africa, banks, fintechs, and loan apps are increasingly tracking borrowing behaviour. From missed repayments to loan app hopping, experts say your financial habits now shape future opportunities more than many people realise.

Vera Songwe made history as the first woman to lead the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. But beyond the title, she helped push Africa’s economic conversations towards growth, trade, climate finance and long-term transformation.