For decades, Russia and Africa have shared a strong and mutually beneficial relationship, based on common historical ties, economic partnerships, and military alliances. Business Insider Africa presents the top Russian air defense systems used in Africa. The weapons systems mentioned are from a report by Sputnik. Russia and Africa have enjoyed key military alliances for…
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Data from a report by the International Trade Centre revealed that the loss from Nigeria’s unrealized export potential is sitting at a whopping N4.6 trillion ($3 billion). Nigeria’s unrealized export potential is at N4.6 trillion ($3 billion Top unexploited products include urea, cocoa, cashew nuts, and electric energy Challenges affecting export revenue include product quality,…
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In recent years, Russia has demonstrated a marked increase in its interest in Africa’s nuclear sector. Rosatom, Russia’s state-owned nuclear corporation, holds about 70% of the global export market for new nuclear power plants Russia is increasingly interested in Africa’s nuclear power sector for strategic, economic, and geopolitical reasons African nations like Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe,…
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It is impossible to overestimate the importance of affordable rent as African cities continue to expand. It is fundamental to sustainable development and economic resilience. Business Insider Africa presents the top 5 African cities with the most expensive rent at the start of 2025. This list is courtesy of Numbeo. Lagos ranks number 1 on…
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The prevalence and types of crimes vary widely across African countries. According to the Numbeo Crime Index, South Africa is Africa’s most crime-affected country, with a crime index score of 74.7. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the highest crime index at the start of 2025 This list is courtesy of…
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One of South Africa’s premier cities Johannesburg, which is tagged the richest city in Africa has enumerated a $12 billion infrastructure objective. Johannesburg aims to fix $12 billion worth of infrastructure issues. The city council examined the deficit and identified long-overdue repairs for water, electricity, and road systems. Frequent power outages and water shortages have…
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