Lupiya: Zambia’s FINTECH startup providing microloans
Lupiya, a Zambia-based fintech startup, is a marketplace for microloans. Evelyn Kaingu speaks with Guardian TV about Lupiya's products and financial inclusion in Zambia.…
US hits German, French products with new tariffs in Airbus-Boeing dispute
The new tariffs apply to European products including wine and aircraft manufacturing parts. The move comes as part of an ongoing dispute between the US and EU over civil aviation subsidies.…
The Guardian Dreamers & Doers: Christie Brown (Christie Brown)
Since winning the 2009 Emerging Designer of the Year Award at the inaugural Arise Africa Fashion Week in Johannesburg, South Africa, Christie Brown has grown to be one of the top African…
Police debunk falsehood of Enugu River turning into blood, NPA expects 27 ships with petroleum products, food items
Here is why you should pick up a copy of The Guardian on Saturday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on the newsstands on…
Mushin Leather Market: Inside Nigeria’s untapped leather treasure
Guardian TV takes a look at inside one of Nigeria's biggest leather market, Mushin. The market which started with about five people on Wey street today has expanded and grow to become…
Berlin to open secondhand department stores
The Berlin Senate wants to make secondhand clothing and products the norm, rather than seen as items only for people in need. To do this, it plans on opening several secondhand department…
Eco-soap is a hit in Nigeria and beyond
Abiola Ogunrinde produces soap from natural local products such as shea butter and aloe vera. The soap is not just popular in Nigeria, but internationally, and has given work to over 300…
Alarming level of plastic in children’s bodies, German study shows
A study by the German Environment Ministry has found almost all children tested have traces of plastic by-products in their bodies. Some of the chemicals found could affect health and development.…
US delays tariffs on key Chinese goods, prompting market surge
The US has announced a delay imposing tariffs on certain Chinese products that had been earmarked for the measure from next month. China has said the tariffs were "not a constructive way"…
Nigerian government moves to further impede food imports
Nigeria already has import bans in place for some everyday products and 70% tariffs on others. Now President Buhari has directed the central bank to stop providing funding to food importers.…
U.S. delays 10% tariffs on some Chinese imports
The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it will delay until mid-December the 10% tariff on some Chinese products.…