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India’s IndiGo cancels around 500 flights, New Delhi, Mumbai hard hit as crisis deepens

IndiGo will cancel around 500flights on Friday in India, with all departures from New Delhi grounded, amid a deepening crisis at the country’s largest airline that has admitted it failed to plan for new flight duty timings imposed on pilots

Mauritius, Seychelles, SA top Africa Prosperity ranking amid growing inequality

A new Africa Prosperity Rating (APR) by the Institute for Management Development World Competitiveness Center (WCC) paints a detailed picture of the continent’s economic performance

Technology sector could unlock $800 billion by 2030 through nature-positive practices: WEF  

The technology industry could generate up to $800 billion in value by 2030

Algeria calls on African countries to tap major investment opportunities

Algeria is urging African nations to explore significant investment opportunities in infrastructure, mining, and energy

Ghana pushes ahead with reforms as Central Bank Governor outlines progress, priorities

Ghana’s economic recovery is gaining momentum following years of turbulence, with the Bank of Ghana outlining a strengthened framework for monetary stability, financial sector resilience, and regulation of emerging risks.

Botswana holds policy rate at first meeting under new Governor

The Bank of Botswana forecasts inflation will average 5.3% in 2026.