Guinea is positioning itself as one of West Africa’s most promising frontier energy destinations as the government prepares to showcase new oil, gas and power investment opportunities at the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum 2026 in Paris. At…
Ghana’s printing and visual communications industry is entering a strong expansion phase as retail growth, urban development, and advertising demand accelerate investment in modern production technology. Companies across the sector now focus on faster turnaround times, improved durability, and more…
African agtech funding dropped sharply in 2025 as investor caution deepened across the continent’s startup ecosystem. Total investment fell by nearly 20%, slipping to under $170 million while the number of deals declined by about 10%. The downturn signals a…
South Africa’s richest man, Johann Rupert, has sold a major stake in one of Africa’s largest banks, FirstRand, through his investment company, Remgro. The firm disposed of 52 million shares, raising approximately R4.88 billion ($296 million). The sale forms part…
Large infrastructure projects often dominate economic headlines. Governments build ports, highways, industrial parks, and power plants to stimulate growth. These developments are visible and easy to measure. However, another force is quietly transforming Tanzania’s economy. It does not rely on…
Deep beneath the surface of Johannesburg lies one of the most extraordinary geological treasures ever discovered. The Witwatersrand Basin in South Africa contains the largest concentration of gold on Earth and has produced roughly 40 percent of all the gold…
China has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Tanzania’s industrial growth as economic cooperation between the two countries expands across manufacturing, technology transfer and workforce development. The renewed pledge followed a recent visit by China’s ambassador to Tanzania, Chen Mingjian, to…
Africa’s vast mineral wealth is drawing global attention after reports suggested that the United States has only about two months of rare earth elements remaining in its defence stockpile. The development is raising concerns in Washington as geopolitical tensions intensify…
The Federal Government signed the host agreement in Lagos, the designated host city, in partnership with African Export-Import Bank, the African Union Commission, and the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat. The move places Nigeria at the centre of efforts…
Burkina Faso has launched a $64 billion National Development Plan covering the period from 2026 to 2030, setting out an ambitious roadmap to transform the country’s economy, strengthen stability, and accelerate inclusive growth. The strategy reflects a major increase in…