Diamond Trust Bank Kenya (DTK) has accepted an offer from a consortium of investors to acquire its 83.67 percent stake in DTB Burundi.
The deal, which includes DTB Burundi’s minority shareholder, is subject to regulatory approvals from the Central Bank of Kenya, the Bank of the Republic of Burundi, and other regulators.
Kenyan courier operators handled 3.06 million domestic parcels between April and June this year (Q4), an improvement from 2.76 million between January and April 2025 (Q3).
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) latest report also shows that parcels sent abroad through courier companies rose slightly from 24,638 in Q3 to 24,809 in Q4, while...
The liberalization of Africa’s air transport market, as envisioned through the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), is not just an aspirational goal — it is an economic necessity. A unified African sky, underpinned by the Joint Prioritized Action Plan (JPAP), promises to reduce travel costs for passengers, enhance connectivity, and catalyze economic growth and cultural exchange...
At GTR Africa 2025, a diverse panel of experts – including representatives from the Reserve Bank of India’s research wing, MSME chambers and leading financial institutions – explored the question of how India can double its export trade to reach the government’s target of $2 trillion by 2030. In 2024, India’s exports of goods and services were...
The share of bilateral exports between Africa and the Caribbean, despite extensive shared history, has never surpassed 6%, according to an ITC and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) study, leaving much room for growth of up to $2.1 billion within the next 5 years according to new studies. Key to this growth is...
AI-generated content is flooding the internet, and much of it is low-quality and misleading. Editors call it ‘AI slop’: hallucinated quotes, fake press releases, and algorithm-chasing headlines. In an era where content is cheaper and faster than ever, trust has become the rarest commodity. That’s where professional public relations – once accused of 'spin' – is playing...
The boldest entrepreneurs understand that resourcefulness, resilience and collaboration are essential - not only for overcoming challenges but also for sustaining success. These are not just assets in the toolbox of the average businessperson but the foundation upon which enduring enterprises are built. It’s time for Africa’s enterprises to rise beyond individual success, outlast their founders and...
By Laila Bastati, Chief Commercial Officer, APO Group (www.APO-opa.com).
Strategic communications is in a pressure phase. Regulation is moving faster. Investors are watching harder. And public backlash arrives in hours, not days.
Across industries, communications is no longer just about visibility – it’s about viability. For leaders in Africa’s most dynamic...
By Jokpeme Joseph Omode, Editor in Chief of Alexa News Nigeria (www.Alexa.ng).
Women empowerment is about building stronger, more resilient, and more prosperous societies. When women are empowered, communities thrive. When women rise, nations rise. Women empowerment strengthens families, which are the bedrock of society. An empowered woman invests not only in herself but...
By Anibor Kragha, Executive Secretary, African Refiners & Distributors Association (ARDA) (https://ARDA.Africa/).External expectations have framed Africa's role in the energy transition for years. Despite facing different realities, such as limited infrastructure, restricted access to capital, and less influence in global energy policy, it has been assumed that Africa will follow the same decarbonisation path as developed economies.This...
