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Nigerian agro-real estate sector positions plantation investments as competitive alternative to traditional commercial property, while South Africa's building plans reveal uneven growth across major metros in 2025.
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Donald Trump exceeded his legal authority by imposing sweeping global tariffs under emergency powers, delivering a significant blow to executive trade policy autonomy.
US President Donald Trump announced sweeping 10% global tariffs hours after the Supreme Court ruled he lacked authority to impose blanket import duties under emergency legislation, escalating international trade tensions and triggering currency market volatility.
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission has thrown its weight behind President Tinubu's directive requiring oil and gas revenues to flow directly into government accounts, marking a significant shift in Nigeria's fiscal management framework.
Nigeria's three tiers of government are flush with oil revenues unseen in years, yet the Tinubu administration faces mounting pressure to demonstrate fiscal restraint while critical healthcare infrastructure requires N32.2 billion in emergency funding.
As regional markets stumble and hospitality sectors face structural challenges, economists warn that fuel levy increases in Zimbabwe's upcoming budget could compound pressures on an already fragile economy.
Nigeria's financial sector shows divergent liquidity patterns as commercial banks deposit N3.57 trillion in the Central Bank's Standing Deposit Facility over three days, while the Federal Mortgage Bank records its strongest operational performance in decades with N19.5 billion net surplus.
Fabricated media targeting elections and corporate leadership creates unprecedented verification challenges for boards and executives, forcing organizations to rethink information assurance frameworks amid rising disinformation threats.
New tax regulations targeting trust and estate structures could see income taxed at rates up to 25%, marking a significant shift in how wealth management vehicles are treated under Zimbabwean fiscal policy.
The collapse of Tongaat Hulett threatens 1,200 sugar growers and 5,000 jobs, as forensic investigations reveal how corporate fraud hollowed out one of Africa's oldest agribusinesses.
Anglo American reported a staggering $3.7 billion loss as CEO Duncan Wanblad pushes to complete the sale of De Beers by year-end, marking a decisive break from the company's diamond legacy amid broader industry turbulence.
South Africa's trade ministry will oppose liquidation proceedings against Tongaat Hulett after a three-year rescue attempt collapsed, threatening thousands of jobs in the struggling sugar sector.
Federal Government introduces Presidential Executive Order mandating direct oil and gas revenue remittance to Federation Account while Finance Minister Edun engages foreign investors threatening to halt $3 billion in capital deployment over capital gains tax concerns.
Bluebulb's Orbita treasury platform and Flutterwave's Send App '2025 Postcards' campaign represent divergent but complementary approaches to solving Africa's persistent cross-border payment challenges, targeting businesses and diaspora communities respectively.
Nigeria's currency has gained ground as Brent crude trades above the federal government's $64.8 per barrel budget assumption, positioning the country for improved foreign exchange reserves and fiscal stability.