Giyani Metals receives EXIM Bank interest for $225 million in project financing • K.Hill to become Botswana’s first manganese mine, with $284 million capex • Site expected to produce 80,000 tons of ...

Government to invest $30.9 million yearly to boost sugar sector • Funds sourced from a 4% Sugar Development Levy on local output and imports • Allocation to cover plantation expansion, infrastructure, ...

Fixed broadband remains too expensive across Africa, limiting access and usage • High setup fees and limited fiber network coverage hold back adoption • Experts call for stronger investment and public ...

Jobless rate drops 0.8 points year-on-year, steady quarter-on-quarter Youth and women see unemployment rise despite overall improvement Member states pursue national strategies to boost job creation ...

Lion Group to explore and exploit gold, copper, and manganese in Algeria Malaysian firm plans $8 billion investment in metallurgy and steel sectors Mega project to be established in Boumerdès over 300 ...

Government targets tech hubs, skills development, and startup funding Over 21 million young Tanzanians already active in digital sectors Internet subscriptions surged 86% between 2020 and 2024 ...

ECF and RSF agreements Funds to support macroeconomic stability and climate resilience Growth forecast cut to 3.2% amid tourism slowdown The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a ...

Foreign firms secured $1.4 billion in mining contracts vs. $452 million for locals Local suppliers face challenges meeting strict industry standards Authorities promote financing and matchmaking to ...

FAO and WFP highlight worsening hunger in 13 hotspots, including 8 in Africa Sudan, South Sudan, Mali, and DRC face risk of famine-like conditions Conflict, climate shocks, and economic collapse drive ...

Government seeks to revise unemployment metrics to reflect informal labor Official jobless rate at 32.9% may drop to 10% if informal work is included Reform aims to improve policy targeting for ...

As Africa continues to emerge as a global hub for digital growth, this partnership represents a bold step toward an AI ecosystem that is not only inclusive but authentically African. Vambo AI, an ...

New mill in Northeast Ghana to process 30,000 tons of paddy rice annually • Project supported by World Food Program to strengthen local rice supply • Ghana’s rice output covers only 43% of national ...