Botswana awards British junior Aterian a new copper exploration license in the Kalahari Copper Belt The license expands Aterian’s copper portfolio in Botswana to 2,694.58 square kilometers Authorities ...

Kenya signs a $311 million investment agreement to build two high-voltage transmission lines Africa50 and PowerGrid Corporation of India join the project under a 30-year PPP concession The investment ...

Egypt licenses fintech Tpay as the country’s approved Direct Carrier Billing provider for government payments Citizens can pay electricity bills, traffic fines and civil registry fees using mobile ...

In Nigeria, as in much of Africa, weaknesses in the seed sector remain a major constraint on the productivity of staple crops such as rice and maize. As Africa’s most populous country looks to boost ...

As AFCON 2025 approaches: the Fez-Meknes region is emerging as one of Morocco’s most strategic tourism hubs, offering strong commercial prospects for African travel agencies. The expected influx of ...

Shelter Afrique Development Bank named Lionel Zinsou as board chair on 15. He replaces Dr Chii Akporji, with Said Athman Mtwana appointed vice chair. The bank says the appointments support its ...

Yango invested in Ghanaian startup Gigmile through its venture arm, Yango Ventures. Gigmile provides financing and management tools for last-mile delivery workers. The deal aims to support growth and ...

Chariot reached financial close on two wind projects totaling 190 MW in South Africa. The projects are backed by a 20-year power purchase agreement with Etana Energy. They reflect growing momentum for ...

BW Energy is acquiring stakes in Angola’s offshore blocks 14 and 14K for about $310 million. The deal gives the company exposure to producing assets operated by Chevron. The move builds on BW Energy’s ...

Global cocoa prices have fallen to just over $6,000 a ton, about half last year’s level. Exporters are struggling to honor contracts, leading to bean buildups at ports. In Côte d’Ivoire, the ...

Guinea suspended demurrage fees at the Port of Conakry from December 15 to January 31. The move aims to limit the impact of port costs on consumer prices during the holidays. High logistics costs ...

WAEMU foreign exchange reserves rose to about $33 billion by end-October 2025. Import cover increased to six months from 3.8 months in 2024. Stronger exports and renewed market access supported the ...