Nigeria builds fast. South Africa builds deep. Dangote, Anglo American Platinum, BUA, MTN: From oil-fuelled family firms to bank-backed conglomerates, Africa’s two biggest economies reveal starkly different models for growth. Discover the stories TAR THE DECISIVE LEAP InstaDeep’s Beguir: ‘Africa can be developed without a single cent of public money’ Karim Beguir, the CEO of InstaDeep, outlines a development strategy for Africa built on AI, renewable energy and digital currencies.

Guinea interim leader according to news media like Aljazeera news have asked international mining companies operating in Guinea Conakry in west Africa to comply with the law as all license and contacts must be reviewed. It prompt Ghana Accra president to make speech Africa is rich in natural resources like Nigeria Lagos Abuja, Namibia Windhoek, Botswana Gaborone, Gabon Libreville and even South Africa Durban. Guinea is world leader in Bauxite production exporting hugely to China Beijing and France before the coup.

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APRIL'S LAST MINUTE BLESSINGS About 4 weeks ago while I was still learning at the feet of GIZ Nigeria & ECOWAS, Dr. Emmanuel Odumusi, MATHEW OGUNTAYO, and ECO Consult GmbH & Co. KG one of our return client reached out that she's in a competition and needed some digital assistance, although I couldn't give her rapt attention due to my indulgence in class, I attended to her swiftly when I got the chance (especially during tea and lunch breaks). After understanding her need, I told her she could do it herself, but she refused and asked that I did it for her (she wanted to create a video and run an Ad). After a few dragging I almost gave in to her persistent worry Then I recalled what my instructors had taught us that day, DCs' ARE ENABLERS, one of their goals is to guide non-tech MSMEs towards achieving digitalization When that clicked, I sent a voice note and told her I'd guide her step by step until she got it. She was a bit reluctant but agreed, after the first guidance, she gave up and asked that I did it (image 4), but I encouraged her to continue, she continued the process and she created a video for the first time herself (image 5) I applauded her achievement and advised she didn't need to run Ads for the purpose we discussed, I told her the steps to take and she did. Few days later! 🥰😃😂 just when we returned from our training, she sent a message that she's part of the winners. (PS: never give in to pressure 😂) I'm happy to share that we won a grant 🎉🎉🎉🥰 Why we? Because our clients win is our win! Their business growth is our priority. Thank you GIZ Nigeria & ECOWAS for the workshop session, it opened my eyes to better ways of becoming a digital consultant. #BOE #dtcgiz #dtcnigeria #digitalizationconsultant

Dear Reader, Yes, the tariffs have grabbed attention as a spectacular act of economic self harm. Which is strange given the administration’s keenness for winning. So instead, we focus on Boulos’ big adventure: what’s behind Trump envoy’s DRC mission? Massad Farès Boulos, whose son Michael is married to Trump’s daughter Tiffany, arrived in Kinshasa on the evening of 2 April soon after being officially named as Trump’s ‘senior adviser for Africa’. United States President Donald Trump is hoping the Lebanese-Nigerian family member who helped him clinch the presidency can do the same for a minerals deal in Democratic Republic of Congo.

APRIL BUTTERFLIES If there have been a moment to remember in the chapters of 2025, it would be the chapter of April. It birthed new heights for me, my business and clients. I couldn't have imagined scaling these heights in this chapter, but I'd be an ingrate if I'd not recognize the achievements amidst the struggles and challenges. Even though April came bearing unpredicted news, it didn't end without a miracle. Just this month, my first legal baby BOE_Writes Services clocked a year as a legal entity (This will come as a post on its own) This celebration came with acceptance to over 5 business programs including the GIZ/DTC program by GIZ Nigeria & ECOWAS which I am currently undertaking. Dear April, as I close your pages, I'll like to say thank you to my Creator for making me experience you and for not closing without a miracle. Indeed the butterflies of April equiped me for more opportunities, network and experience There's so much I'd be writing about you, April, and I'll be delighted to speak of you in subsequent months 😊🤗 Till we meet in 2026. April, enjoy the waves of time ✍️✍️✍️ #April #BOE #Achievements #personaljourney #journeyofApril #chaptersof2025

INSIGHT Our daily Editor's picks, featuring the best of our reporting and analysis Dear Reader, The family feud of Nigerian oil magnate Muhammadu Indimi deepens as his eldest son files affidavit against sisters Ameena and Zara. Oriental Energy is being sued by Ameena and Zara for withholding $420m in dividends out of which a combined 10% or $42m belongs to them. The lawsuit is separate from another case in which the daughters accuse the firm of withholding $435m in dividends from them. In addition, the judges are now fighting over the case

AFRICA INSIGHT Our daily Editor's picks, featuring the best of our reporting and analysis Dear Reader, It is not just the Brad Pitt con. Since the 2000s, West African scammers known as ‘grazers’ – or 419ers in Nigeria – promise huge fortunes after eliciting sympathy from vulnerable targets in exchange for a small fee. The world keeps falling for

Dear #GLONigeriaLimited, I write to inform you that am aware that your hands have grown so big & wide that you #Steal Data & Airtime from your customers without thinking twice. I pay for services yet without using them you embuzzle them through all sought of means then making it hard to contact you yet your customer care reps are ALWAYS SORRY that I am AWARE of what you do some even so ARROGANT when addressing issues of Data & Airtime theft. I may not be able to file a case against Nigeria's global TELECOM giant but it doesn't change the fact that you are a THIEF. I am sorry that I am replying to everyone or generalizing this to all associates directly to #GLO but I have seen you show me pepper (T***bu) for years. Repeating this act over and again but this common #300 Naira you took within this week was the #StrockThatBrockThisCamel'sBack. The most annoying part is how your rep was still trying to defend your SHAMEFUL ACTS and put BLAMES ON ME for a SUBSCRIPTION I need did but how? Do you even think at all #CustomerCareRep? I hope this gets to you #GLO in good faith. Thanks `~NJNVALUES #SocialJustice #TelecomProviders #StopStealGLO #Heaven&HellAreReal #sikhonasocial #NJNVALUES #TrendIt #GoViria