According to projections by the Global Cities Institute, the future belongs to Africa. By 2100, 13 of the world’s largest megacities will be on the continent, while India will claim three. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African cities among projected megacities by 2100. The list is courtesy of the World Economic Forum. Lagos,…
The Nigerian government has expressed dissatisfaction with the Canadian embassy’s decision to deny visas to its military officers. Nigeria expresses dissatisfaction with Canada denying visas to its military officers Nigeria’s Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Musa and senior army officials were denied visas to attend an event in Canada Canada has introduced new immigration…
Russia’s energy investment into African countries such as Algeria, Congo, and Tanzania, has caught the attention of its contemporaries as Equatorial Guinea hopes to get in the mix. Russia’s energy investment in African countries like Algeria, Congo, and Tanzania has attracted attention. Equatorial Guinea aims to join Russian partnerships in the energy sector. Partnerships involve…
Female researchers in Africa have made profound contributions across various fields, playing a crucial role in scientific advancements, social development, and policy influence. African female researchers have made significant contributions across various fields, despite systemic challenges Gender disparities in academia and research persist in Africa, with only 31.5% of researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa being women…
Namibia’s central bank governor has cautioned that rising tensions between the U.S. and South Africa could have a destabilizing effect on Namibia’s economy. Namibia’s central bank governor warns of destabilizing effect on the economy due to rising tensions between the U.S. and South Africa. Namibian dollar is pegged to the South African rand, making it…
China and European Union member countries have pledged their support for South Africa following the recent sanctions announced by the United States. China and E.U. express support for South Africa U.S. imposed sanctions due to disagreement over South Africa’s land reform policies European Union pledges readiness to strengthen ties and support South Africa’s leadership of…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has challenged Rwanda’s bid to host the Formula 1 Grand Prix, urging the host to terminate discussions. DRC is challenging Rwanda’s bid to host the Formula 1 Grand Prix DRC warns that Formula 1 risks having its brand ‘smeared by a blood-stained association’ if it allows Rwanda to host…
While some governments opt to spend less money on defense in favor of other sectors such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure, a chronically low military budget can expose a country to major threats. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 countries with the cheapest militaries in 2025. This list is courtesy of Global Firepower. Bhutan…
A newly released ranking of airline on-time performance (OTP) for January 2025 has identified EgyptAir as one of the least punctual carriers during the period. Business Insider Africa presents the least punctual airlines in January 2025 The ranking is courtesy OAG Aviation An African carrier, EgyptAir was identified as one of the most delayed airlines…
