A subsidiary of FirstRand Ltd., South Africa’s largest bank by market capitalization, is setting its sights on Ghana as part of a broader strategy to tap into Africa’s growing affluent population. First National Bank, a subsidiary of FirstRand Ltd., is targeting Ghana for private banking services to tap into Africa’s growing affluent population. The bank…
The Government of Ghana may forfeit up to $500 million in potential revenue if it advances its current strategy to refine lithium locally, a recent report by the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) has cautioned. Ghana could lose up to $500 million in potential revenue by refining lithium locally Exporting raw lithium concentrate offers far…
Large natural gas deposits in many African countries have the potential to revolutionize their energy industries, spur economic expansion, and raise living standards. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries that consume the least amount of natural gas in 2025. This list is courtesy of Global Firepower. DRC ranks number 1 on the…
In 2025, not all airports are taking off. Some remain grounded, underperforming, outdated, and barely serviceable. Sierra Leone has just 8 serviceable airports, while Eritrea and Benin each have only 10. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the least serviceable airports in 2025. The list is courtesy of Global Firepower. Sierra…
Over the last few years, the Wagner Group, a Russian private military firm (PMC), has played a growing role in Africa’s security scene. Business Insider Africa presents a list of African countries with some kind of engagement with Russia’s private military. This list is courtesy of the Grey Report. Some African countries have political, economic,…
