African markets and business updates

CIT VERICASH ( ), the fintech enablement platform serving banks and financial institutions across Africa, has been awarded Best Digital Financial Services Platform 2026 by Global Business Outlook, the UK-based international business publication known for its annual awards recognizing transformative performance across global financial markets. The recognition marks the latest in a series of industry acknowledgements for the company, which in 2025 was awarded Best Digital Transformation Platform, Fintech Strategic Partner of the Year, and Best Financial Services Platform Africa.…

MSC and APM Terminals strengthened their positions across global container shipping rankings in 2025, according to DynaLiners. MSC remained the world’s largest container carrier by volumes carried, while APM Terminals climbed to third place in the global terminal operator ranking. MSC carried 30 million TEU during the year, up 11.1% from 27 million TEU in […] MSC and APM Terminals strengthened their positions across global container shipping rankings in 2025, according to DynaLiners . MSC remained the world’s largest container carrier by volumes carried, while APM Terminals climbed to third place in the global terminal operator ranking.…

Traditional and contemporary dances, storytelling, children being introduced to rites of passage, and local-language workshops: this year’s programme has been designed as a space for transmission as much as for celebration.

H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, is scheduled to pay an official visit to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia during 25 - 29 August 2026 and meet with high-level representatives to promote Thailand’s engagement with Africa across all dimensions under the Thailand–Africa Initiative (TAI). The visit also aims to advance the Government’s economic diplomacy agenda by enhancing trade and investment cooperation with key emerging markets in Africa, particularly Nigeria and Ethiopia. During the visit to Nigeria, the Deputy Prime Minister is scheduled to meet with H.E. Mr.…

SATRIX COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEME Satrix MSCI EMG Markets Feeder JSE Code: STXEMG NSX Code: SXNEMG ISIN: ZAE000246633 Satrix EMG or STXEMG A portfolio in the Satrix Collective Investment Scheme, registered as such in terms of the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act, 45 of 2002. LISTING OF ADDITIONAL […] SATRIX COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEME Satrix MSCI EMG Markets Feeder JSE Code: STXEMG NSX Code: SXNEMG ISIN: ZAE000246633 Satrix EMG or STXEMG A portfolio in the Satrix Collective Investment Scheme, registered as such in terms of the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act, 45 of 2002.…

CEOs Survey of July 2026

Agriculture Sector Survey of July 2026

By Yinka Kolawole Bilateral trade between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) rose by 66.7 percent to about $5 billion in 2025 from $3 billion in 2024, highlighting growing economic ties between both countries as they move towards formalising a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The development was disclosed when the UAE Ambassador to […]

Market Perceptions Survey of July 2026

By Yinka Kolawole The ten largest quoted fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturing companies in Nigeria sustained strong growth momentum in the first half of 2026 (H1’26), generating combined revenue of more than N3.5 trillion despite persistent inflationary pressures, elevated energy costs and foreign exchange volatility. An analysis of financial results filed with the Nigerian […]