30 Most Visited Business News Websites In Africa
In this post, we highlight the 30 most visited business news websites in Africa. Compiled by SquirrelPR, this ranking is based on the 2024 historical traffic data.
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2. Entrepreneur Magazine (South Africa): Besides delivering the latest business news, Entrepreneur South Africa offers valuable tips for aspiring entrepreneurs. Their popular content includes profiles of top entrepreneurs and businesses in the country, lists of SA’s most promising businesses, and guides on monetising expertise.
3. BusinessLive/Day (South Africa): Business Day earns the number 3 spot on this list based on RANKED data. Published by Arena Holdings and edited by Alexander Parker, it covers major national and international news, with a strong focus on the South African economy, business, and financial markets.
Beyond news, Business Day features insightful opinion pieces alongside coverage of sports, travel, books, arts, and entertainment. Its digital presence on BusinessLIVE provides free access to much of its content, with added benefits for registered users.
4. Nairametrics: Nairametrics, founded in 2013 by Obi-Chukwu Ugodre, is a leading Nigerian website specializing in business and economic affairs. It provides valuable insights into macroeconomic trends, corporate finance, consumer prices, and pricing analytics.Nairametrics has earned recognition from prestigious awards like the EY Entrepreneur Awards and Gage Awards.
5. Moneyweb (South Africa): Moneyweb is a financial media group under African Media Entertainment (AME). It provides news and analyses for personal investors, small businesses, and large corporations. With millions of web visits annually, it remains the go-to resource for all things finance.The platform also engages its audience through the MoneywebNOW newsletter, reaching over 56,000 subscribers daily, and a podcast that keeps listeners informed on the latest market trends and strategies.
6. Business Insider Africa (Nigeria): Business Insider Africa delivers business news with a strong focus on technology, finance, strategy, science, and politics. Launched in August 2020 in partnership with Pulse, it merges global Business Insider content with Africa-specific stories, interviews, and data-driven insights. Under the leadership of Editor Victor Oluwole, the platform has grown into a key resource for professionals and entrepreneurs. Its storytelling approach and in-depth coverage make it a go-to source for business insights across the continent.7. Business Daily (Kenya): Kenyan-owned publication, Business Daily, delivers in-depth coverage of Africa’s economy, corporate sector, financial markets, and public policy. Launched in 2007, it has earned a strong reputation for supporting the business acumen of its audience.
While its primary focus is African business, it also covers global developments that impact the continent. Business Daily maintains a strong digital presence, offering timely analysis and expert commentary to professionals, investors, and policymakers.
8. TopAuto (South Africa): TopAuto prides itself as “the best source of motoring news in South Africa.” It covers new vehicle launches, road tests, car prices, fuel price updates, and regulatory changes in the automotive sector. The platform also provides expert reviews, comparisons, and industry insights tailored to car buyers and enthusiasts.With its engaging content and data-driven approach, TopAuto attracts millions of web visitors annually.
9. Business Day (Nigeria): Founded in 2001 by veteran journalist Frank Aigbogun, Business Day has built a strong legacy of trust within Nigeria’s investor community. Through its syndication partnership with the Financial Times, the platform ensures that its readers have access to both local and global economic insights.Its commitment to quality journalism has earned it multiple industry awards, including the prestigious Diageo Africa Business Newspaper of the Year award. Attracting millions of visitors, Business Day continues to solidify its position as West Africa’s premier provider of business news.
10. MSME Africa (Nigeria): MSME Africa is a Nigerian-based digital platform dedicated to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Africa. It provides entrepreneurs with business news, funding opportunities, and growth strategies. The platform also features interviews with successful business owners, offering expert advice and resources to help small businesses scale.MSME Africa serves as a vital hub for business development and innovation, drawing millions of web visits.
11. CNBC Africa: CNBC Africa, founded by Rakesh Wahi and Zafar Siddiqi, has been delivering business and financial news across the continent since its launch on June 1, 2007. It operates under a license from CNBC International.The network has earned recognition from the Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards, Africa Investor Financial Reporting Awards, and the Diageo Africa Business Reporting Awards, among others. CNBC Africa remains a trusted source for investors and industry leaders.
12. Mining Weekly (South Africa): Mining Weekly is a key source of mining industry news across Africa, delivering updates on exploration projects, investment trends, policy changes, and technological advancements. Covering sectors such as gold, platinum, coal, and base metals, it also reports on crucial issues like health, safety, and environmental regulations.13. Enterprise.news (Egypt): Enterprise is a subscription-only daily report delivering key news and trends shaping markets and corporate strategy across the Middle East and North Africa. Sent via email, it serves a high-level readership of C-suite executives, investors, researchers, and industry leaders seeking in-depth business intelligence.
Enterprise provides neutral reporting while maintaining a clear editorial stance in favour of free-market and secular policies.
14. MarketForces Africa (Nigeria): MarketForces Africa is a Nigerian platform dedicated to research, training, and media coverage of markets, economies, and investments across Africa.15. Forbes Africa: Forbes Africa is the regional edition of the globally recognized Forbes magazine, covering business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, and lifestyle across the continent. Since its launch in 2011, it has gained prominence for its authoritative rankings, investigative reports, and exclusive business interviews.
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17. Proshare (Nigeria): Aiming to bridge the gap between investors and markets, Proshare specializes in Impact Research, Market Intelligence, Strategic Advisory, Stakeholder Relations, and Digital Media. It is widely known for its timely updates on stocks and regulatory developments.
18. Prime Business Africa (Nigeria): Nigerian-owned platform, Prime Business Africa, earns a spot on this list with over 1 million visits. It reports on Africa’s socio-economic issues, trade, and investment. It is led by Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Marcel Mbamalu.
19. Business & Financial Times Ghana: Business & Financial Times (B&FT) has been a key player in business journalism since its establishment in 1989. Over the years, it has expanded its reach through specialized publications such as Business Times Africa, Energy Today, and its online portal, thebftonline.com.
Its commitment to quality journalism has earned it prestigious recognitions, including awards from the Ghana Journalists Association and Africa’s Re/Insurance Journalism Awards.
20. Business Hallmark (Nigeria): Nigerian media platform, Business Hallmark, covers business, politics, finance, and entertainment news.
22. Business Post (Nigeria): Business Post Nigeria is a Lagos-based digital financial news platform dedicated to providing accurate business and market insights. Since its establishment in 2016, it has focused on Nigeria’s capital market, particularly the stock market, while also covering fixed income, forex, and commodities. The platform has a vision “to ensure every Nigerian is well-informed on activities in the nation’s financial market and help them to be actively involved in the market.”
23. Cape Business News (South Africa): Established in 1980, Cape Business News is a monthly publication focused on economic growth, development, and business opportunities in the Western Cape. With nationwide distribution, it caters to a diverse readership, including executives, middle management, and industry decision-makers across various sectors.
24. Wanted Online (South Africa): Wanted Online is the digital extension of Business Day’s luxury lifestyle magazine. It offers exclusive news on arts, entertainment, travel, fashion, food, and more. The platform is led by editor Siphiwe Mpye.
25. Inside Business (Nigeria): Inside Business, a publication of Inside Business Media Corporation Ltd., provides credible intelligence on Nigeria. Leveraging technology and strategic alliances, it delivers in-depth coverage of market trends, regulatory developments, and corporate affairs.
26. MoneyCentral (Nigeria): MoneyCentral ranks among the most-visited business websites in Africa. It is known for delivering breaking news and exhaustive analysis of the economy, finance, and value investing. One of its most appealing features is its engaging and accessible approach to presenting complex financial topics.
27. Investors King (Nigeria): Investors King is a financial and business media platform in Nigeria, dedicated to more than just reporting. It actively fosters financial literacy and promotes sound investment practices. “Whether for seasoned investors, budding entrepreneurs, or those eager to expand their financial knowledge, Investors King serves as a reliable guide.”
28. Business Today Egypt: Business Today Egypt is the premier English-language business magazine based in Cairo. It covers a broad spectrum of topics, including political developments, economic trends, and corporate news. Notably, it publishes the annual "BT 100" rankings, highlighting the top-performing companies in the country.
29. Brand Communicator (Nigeria): Since its establishment, Brand Communicator has gained recognition as Africa’s leading brand and marketing website. It has received multiple accolades, including PR (NIPR) Magazine of the Year (2017–2020) and Best Company (Media) in CSR Reporting at The SERAs in 2020.
Brand Communicator is also the organizer of BRANDCOMFEST, the largest gathering of stakeholders in the brand and marketing communications industry, addressing contemporary and critical issues in the field. Additionally, it serves as a media partner for major industry platforms, including the Lagos Advertising Ideas Festival (LAIF).
30. Business Metrics (Nigeria): Business Metrics is known for its timely and credible news and commentary on business, the economy, technology, finance, aviation, and more.
This list directs users to reliable sources for enhancing financial literacy and making informed business decisions.
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