Bank of Ghana lowered its policy rate by 350 basis points to 21.5%. • Inflation slowed to 11.5% in August, the lowest level in four years. • The move aims to boost credit and investment as growth ...

Namibia approves Trigon’s $24M sale of Kombat Mine stake • Horizon awaits TSX final nod to acquire historic copper asset • Deal part of Namibia’s broader copper sector revival efforts Namibia's ...

Africa, with 30% of the world's critical mineral reserves, is a target for many, including Gulf states. Following moves by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, Qatar is now making its own push ...

Djibouti, Visa sign deal to develop national digital wallet • Project aims to expand digital access, boost financial inclusion • No final agreement or timeline announced for implementation Djibouti's ...

Côte d’Ivoire’s anti-corruption authority HABG signed MoU with INP-HB on Sept. 16. • The deal includes plans for an Executive Master’s in Compliance and Anti-Corruption. • It follows the country’s ...

Sub-Saharan Africa spent nearly $7 billion on digital infrastructure in 2024, up from $6.3 billion in 2020. • Around 60% of these funds went to mobile networks, mainly for 4G expansion and 5G rollout.

Sixteen African countries signed or backed AFRIPERF charter at Africa Oil Week in Accra. • The forum aims to unify rules, improve transparency, and attract oil investment. • Africa faces falling oil ...

Google will set up four infrastructure hubs in Africa to connect new submarine cables. • The hubs will link Equiano and Umoja cables, adding landing stations and data centers. • The project, funded by ...

German-Swiss group wins 10-year crane contract with Transnet after 2023 corruption settlement. Green focus: Hybrid and diesel-electric cranes to cut CO₂ emissions by up to 50% and support South Africa ...

Nigeria launches 1 GW solar plant to produce 2 million panels a year, aiming to cut $600 million in annual imports. The factory is expected to create up to 2,000 jobs and supply panels for schools, ...

DBSA closed a 100 mln rand ($5.7 mln) financing for EV charging stations. Local firm Zero Carbon Charge will build 60 solar-powered stations by 2026. Tax incentives aim to attract $27 bln EV and ...

Empower New Energy got approval to develop a 4 MW solar plant in Awasi, Kenya. The $2.5 mln deal with Abyssinia Group will supply clean power to its steel factory. Empower is expanding solar projects ...