Victor Oluwole <strong>Head and Editor at Business Insider Africa</strong>Victor has over 5 years of experience writing, reporting, and documenting the major happenings in Africa’s business landscape. He is in charge of the editorial and commercial direction for Business Insider Africa, with a driven interest to produce original stories and exclusive interviews that intellectually stimulate the pan-African audience. Articles written by the author Moniepoint reaches African unicorn status with $110 million funding boost Moniepoint Inc has successfully raised US$110 million in equity financing, to power the dreams of millions of businesses and their customers across Africa and the diaspora. Jacob Zuma’s daughter becomes the 16th wife of Eswatini's King Jacob Zuma’s daughter, Nomcebo Zuma, is officially the 16th wife of the <a href="https://africa.businessinsider.com/lifestyle/these-3-wealthy-african-kings-are-worth-dollar63-billion/89262c2">King of Eswatini, formerly Swaziland</a>, following a traditional ceremony on Monday night. #EndbadGovernance: Nigeria police may seek military intervention to end violent protests The Nigerian police are on red alert and may soon seek military intervention to maintain order following a wave of violent protests that have erupted in several major cities across Nigeria. MTN Nigeria reports ₦519.1 billion loss in first half of 2024 MTN Nigeria reported a substantial loss after tax of ₦519.1 billion in the first half of 2024, largely due to challenging macroeconomic conditions in Nigeria, including record-high inflation and a weaker naira. Police in Ghana ban youths from protesting high cost of living crisis The youth-led demonstrations planned to be held between July 31 and August 6 were intended to address a range of pressing issues and concerns that resonate deeply with many citizens Ivory Coast ranks as the best-rated sovereign in Sub-Saharan Africa - report According to the index, the yield on Ivory Coast’s debt maturing in 2028 fell 13 basis points to 7.09% on Monday, the lowest since April 15. South Africa’s dollar debt due in 2030 traded at a yield of 6.9%, down from over 8.5% in October. Egypt responds to the death of Iranian President Raisi: The enemy of my enemy is my friend The Egyptian government expressed sincere condolences to Iran for the tragic death of President Ebrahim Raisi and other senior officials in a helicopter crash. Presidential Spokesman Ahmed Fahmy conveyed President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's support and solidarity during this difficult time. China dethrones USA as the most influential global power in Africa: Report China has dethroned the United States of America (USA) as its approval ratings in the region rose six percentage points, from 52% in 2022 to 58% in 2023, two points ahead of the U.S. According to the report, <a href="https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/careers/china-is-fast-becoming-a-top-destination-for-african-students-who-want-to-study/898pd8h">China recorded its highest leadership approval rating</a> in Africa in a decade, while <a href="https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/leade... 10 African countries that waste the most food in 2024 Nigerians waste 113kg of food at home per year, amounting to 24.79 million tons of household food waste in the country—the highest in Sub-Saharan Africa. Homo Sapiens originated in Africa over 300,000 years ago, according to a new study By analysing the modern and ancient genomic data for Europeans and Asians, researchers concluded that modern humans descended from Africa before migrating out of the continent Top 5 highest-paying jobs in Africa in 2024 More Africans are resigning from their jobs in search of healthier company culture and better work-life balance as opposed to just wanting a higher salary. World's longest subsea cable spanning 45,000km has landed in Nigeria The deep-sea cable project will connect 32 other African countries and directly support economic development in Africa, fostering further growth of 4G and 5G 48% of Kenyans are feeling financially stressed, new Old Mutual Group survey finds 48% of workers said their financial stress has increased since before the Covid-19 pandemic began in March 2020 Top 10 richest countries in Africa in 2024 When you go by GDP per capita PPP, these 10 African countries come up as the richest as of January 24, 2024. Mauritius, Libya, and Botswana lead the list with the highest GDP-PPP per capita among the presented countries, ranking 1st, 2nd, and 3rd respectively Kenya, Egypt, and Nigeria dominate Africa's investment hotspots list in 2023 - Report The Africa Investment Report 2023” revealed that Kenya, Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa collectively account for a dominant 68% share of the continent's total investment influx in 2023. Top 10 African cities with the best quality of living According to the report, Port Louis, located in Mauritius, is the city with the best living standards and safest in Africa; it is followed by Victoria, the capital of Seychelles Ericsson report forecasts 85% of global population to have 5G by 2029, with Africa leading the way Mobile subscriptions in Sub-Saharan Africa are predicted to top 1.1 billion by the end of 2029, with 5G being the fastest-growing subscription type between 2023 and 2029 at 60% annually, according to a new report. Top 5 largest economies in East Africa ranked In this article, we explore the vibrant economic landscape of East Africa, where a dynamic interplay of factors has propelled specific nations to the forefront of the region's economic growth. Top 10 African countries with the most expensive internet in 2023 According to a report from cable.co.uk, Sub-Saharan Africa ranks as the fourth-most expensive region globally for mobile data. Top 10 African countries leading in attracting and retaining talents The GTCI 2023 measures how countries and cities grow, attract and retain talent. 
