The secretary of the Iran-Africa Economic Cooperation Summit said commercial and investment contracts were signed between African traders and Iranian business leaders in four key sectors—mining, agriculture, petrochemicals, and medical equipment—at the conclusion of the third Iran-Africa summit. Seyed Mehdi Hosseini said African delegations left Iran with substantial results, noting that foreign businesspeople and Iranian […]
The United States and China have announced their interests for investments in US$25bn Atlantic Africa Pipeline project Previously known as the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project, the increasing international attention marks a turning point for this strategic venture in 2025. “The principal areas of interest include American investments in Nigeria’s natural gas sector, particularly the Nigeria-Morocco pipeline, given […]
Investment holding company Alpha Dhabi Holding PJSC has announced financial results for the period ending March 31 2025. Adjusted EBITDA climbed to AED4.4 billion ($1.2 billion), reflecting a remarkable 33 percent year-on-year (YoY) increase. Alpha Dhabi’s ongoing momentum in executing its strategy across key verticals has been a crucial factor in this strong performance, according […]
President Trump’s latest big move in the Middle East doesn’t involve proposing a peace treaty, nor a trade deal, but instead a high-rise. The Trump Organization and developer DarGlobal have revealed plans for a supertall skyscraper in Dubai that the firms say will boast the world’s highest outdoor swimming pool. The Trump International Hotel & […]
Investors have been piling into emerging market bonds as Treasurys’ long-held reputation as a safe haven took a beating following U.S. President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs. Emerging market local currency bond yields slid by 13 basis points between April 2 — when Trump announced the tariffs — and April 25, according to the most recent […]
The United State’s interest in the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project was revealed by Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Wale Edun, who highlighted the potential for U.S. involvement in the initiative. According to The Cable, Minister Edun disclosed this in a statement outlining the outcomes of the ministry’s bilateral engagements at the recently concluded 2025 Spring Meetings of the […]
Over the next five years, IBM has unveiled a massive $150 billion investment plan in the United States, with $30 billion specifically allocated for research and development to support advanced computing, including mainframes and quantum technology. “Technology doesn’t just build the future — it defines it,” said IBM chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna, underscoring the […]
Taking advantage of the international spotlight on Ukraine and the Middle East, Russia continues to expand its influence in various parts of Africa. Capitalising on the strategic vacuum left by the withdrawal of European countries, and through security alliances and military presence, Moscow is redefining the regional balance in the Sahel and West Africa, turning the […]
THE United Kingdom is committed to strengthening bilateral relations with Zimbabwe, with a particular focus on enhancing trade and investment between the two countries, British Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Mr Pete Vowles, has said. Speaking at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) 2025 Welcome Cocktail, co-hosted by the ZITF Company and the British Embassy, in Bulawayo […]
Beijing has pledged to allow more participation by foreign companies in sectors including telecommunications, healthcare and education in its latest attempt to attract and retain investment from overseas amid worsening geopolitical tensions. According to a 20-point 2025 action plan from the Ministry of Commerce and the National Development and Reform Commission that was unveiled on […]