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Can Africa finally make cross-border payments work?
PAPSS cross-border payments surged 1,000% in 2026, but Sub-Saharan Africa still pays the world's highest remittance fees. The data explains why.
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Too Big or Too Late? The Strategic Case for Ethiopia’s Mega-Airport
A multibillion-dollar airport looks oversized until one reads the Ethiopian Airlines Group’s numbers. With 9.1 billion dollars in revenue and 20.7 million passengers, the concern should be building the hub too late, not too soon, argued Hailegebrel T. Seboka, an aviation and air transport professional with more than 18 years of experience across Africa and Europe.
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The Dangote IPO: Building Personal Wealth Through Ownership
Dangote's refinery posted $3.6B annualized profit as its Peoples IPO opens at $4 a share. Here's what the numbers reveal about Africa's new energy giant.
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Ex-Malawi Tourism Chief: Africa Is Losing the AI Travel Race
Former Malawi Tourism Minister Dr. Vera Kamtukule warns AI is scripting Africa's travel narrative from outside. Here's her blueprint to reclaim it.
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