September 5, 2024

In 2024, Africa’s tourism industry showed signs of robustness and dynamism, recovering from the challenges of the pandemic. Latest data indicates remarkable growth in several regions of the continent.

Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi has unveiled the world’s second largest rough diamond, a 2,492-carat stone, discovered at the Karowe mine by Canadian company Lucara Diamond. The find highlights the

Aliko Dangote’s mega-refinery, capable of processing 650,000 barrels per day, has started producing gasoline, which could be available in the market within 48 hours, according to the businessman. Nigeria,

Kenyan social commerce platform Chpter has raised $1.2 million in a pre-seed round led by Cellulant co-founder Ken Njoroge. The funding, backed by Plesion Capital, Techstars, Norrsken, Renew Capital,

The South African economy expanded by 0.4% in the second quarter of 2024, driven by the finance, manufacturing, trade, and electricity, gas, and water supply sectors. Household consumption, government