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Ethiopia Secures $340m Funding for Tulu Kapi Gold Mine, Signals Rise as Africa’s Next Gold Powerhouse

Ethiopia has taken a major step toward reshaping its position in Africa’s mining landscape after securing $340 million in financing to develop the Tulu Kapi gold project, widely regarded as the country’s largest modern gold mining venture to date. The…

Published by ttybrandafrica
January 1, 2026

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Tanzania’s Mega Infrastructure Push in 2025 Transforms Transport, Trade and Regional Connectivity

Tanzania has closed 2025 as a defining year in its development journey, marked by the completion and rollout of mega strategic and infrastructure projects that have reshaped the country’s transport and logistics landscape. From rail and urban mobility to bridges…

Published by ttybrandafrica
January 1, 2026

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Bank of Ghana to Exit Small-Scale Gold Trading from January 2026

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is set to withdraw from small-scale gold trading effective January 1, 2026, marking a strategic shift in the country’s gold management framework and foreign exchange operations. According to a Joy Business report, the central bank…

Published by ttybrandafrica
December 27, 2025

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Sanwo-Olu Commissions Iconic Eyo Monument to Deepen Lagos’ Cultural Tourism Push

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled the newly constructed Eyo Monument at the John Randle Centre for Yorùbá Culture and History in Onikan, Lagos Island, in a move aimed at strengthening the state’s cultural tourism and preserving its rich heritage. The commissioning took place…

Published by ttybrandafrica
December 26, 2025

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Ethiopia Launches Digital Ethiopia 2030 to Expand Connectivity, Boost Digital Skills, and Strengthen Infrastructure

Ethiopia has unveiled its new Digital Ethiopia 2030 Strategy, marking the next phase of the country’s digital transformation following the near-completion of Digital Ethiopia 2025. The initiative aims to expand access to digital services, enhance institutional trust, and build an…

Published by ttybrandafrica
December 21, 2025

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Kenya to Unveil Largest Conference Facility in East and Central Africa by 2026

Kenya is set to strengthen its position as a regional hub for global events, investment, and diplomatic engagement with the construction of the Bomas of Kenya International Conference Centre (BICC) an ultra-modern facility slated for completion by April 2026. Speaking…

Published by ttybrandafrica
December 19, 2025

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Fynd Expands into South Africa, Onboards Surtee Group as Unified Commerce Partner

Fynd, an AI-native retail technology platform backed by Reliance Retail Ventures Limited, has officially entered the South African market, marking a major milestone in Africa’s fast-evolving digital retail landscape. The company announced Surtee Group. one of South Africa’s most established…

Published by ttybrandafrica
December 16, 2025

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AFRAA Announces Historic Rollout of Free Route Airspace in West & Central Africa, Ushering in a New Era for African Aviation

The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has announced a major breakthrough for the continent’s aviation sector with the full operational deployment of Free Route Airspace (FRA) across the West and Central Africa (WACAF) region, effective 30 October 2025. The development, which…

Published by ttybrandafrica
December 9, 2025

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Cabo Verde Unveils Major Expansion of Cabeolica Wind Farm and Battery Storage Backed by AFC’s Catalytic Financing

Cabo Verde has inaugurated a major expansion of its pioneering Cabeolica Wind Farm and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), a milestone strengthened by Africa Finance Corporation’s (AFC) €55 million bridge financing that fast-tracked delivery and reinforced the island nation’s clean-energy…

Published by ttybrandafrica
December 9, 2025

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African Development Bank Appoints Societe Generale to Lead Innovative Synthetic Securitization Platform at Africa Investment Forum 2025

In a move to boost sustainable finance across the continent, the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has appointed Societe Generale as Lead Advisor for its pioneering Multi-Originator Synthetic Securitization Platform (SST Platform). The agreement was formalized on November 26 during…

Published by ttybrandafrica
December 7, 2025