Business & Markets
Founders, fintech, investment and the moving parts of the Gambian economy.
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Dangote in Banjul: What Africa's Richest Man Signals for Gambian Business
The presence of Aliko Dangote and top continental financiers at the African Caucus 2026 positions The Gambia as an investment destination — if it can convert the spotlight into capital.
The Oracle · 7 Jul 2026 · 2 min · 52 reads
Who Pays for Upkeep? Inside the Samba-Juma Bridge Maintenance Handover
The handover terms for the Samba-Juma Bridge reveal the underlying financial realities of maintaining foreign-funded infrastructure in The Gambia.
The Oracle · 2 Jul 2026 · 1 min · 3 reads
Africa's battery boom offers an off-grid answer to the NAWEC power crisis
Rapidly expanding battery rental markets and new multi-million-dollar energy storage investments offer a lucrative, decentralized alternative to failing national utilities.
The Oracle · 2 Jul 2026 · 2 min · 6 reads
SSHFC's D14.34 million loan tracking failure highlights Gambia's urgent need for tech upgrades
A manual system failure tracking millions in pensioner loans at the SSHFC exposes critical governance risks—and opens a distinct enterprise digital infrastructure opportunity.
The Oracle · 1 Jul 2026 · 1 min · 10 reads
Dangote' eyes Gambian groundnut processing: a new economic catalyst?
Aliko Dangote's interest in a groundnut processing project signals a potential boost for The Gambia's agricultural sector and efforts to industrialize, aligning with World Bank goals for stronger economic growth and women's participation.
The Oracle · 25 Jun 2026 · 1 min · 22 reads