Ghana’s inflation rate dropped again in March 2026, extending a remarkable disinflation streak and reinforcing confidence in the country’s economic recovery. The latest data shows that inflation eased to 3.2 percent from 3.3 percent in February, marking the fifteenth straight…

Kenya has launched a high-stakes bid to attract global investors for the development of the mineral-rich Mrima Hill site in Kwale County, a project valued at about $62.4 billion and now central to the global race for critical minerals. The…

Namibia’s agriculture sector has recorded a dramatic turnaround, with grain production soaring by 375.9% in the fourth quarter of 2025. The surge was largely driven by an extraordinary increase in wheat output, according to fresh data released by the Namibia…

Botswana has secured a proposal for a 30% stake in Angola’s planned refinery project as both countries accelerate efforts to strengthen regional fuel security. The development follows President Duma Boko’s recent visit to Angola, where energy cooperation dominated discussions. Minerals…

Ethiopia has secured more than 13 billion US dollars in investment agreements at the fourth annual Invest in Ethiopia 2026 Forum, dramatically outperforming projections and reinforcing its status as one of Africa’s fastest-growing investment destinations. The Ethiopian Investment Commission confirmed…

The Coca-Cola system has delivered a powerful economic boost to South Africa, contributing R51.2 billion across its value chain while supporting more than 87,000 jobs, according to a new independent study released ahead of the 2026 South Africa Investment Conference.…

The Tony Elumelu Foundation has unveiled its 2026 entrepreneurship cohort, selecting 3,200 entrepreneurs from a massive pool of 265,000 applicants across 54 African countries. The announcement took place in Abuja, where founder Tony O. Elumelu revealed the latest beneficiaries of…

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has warned that the ongoing Middle East crisis could force Nigeria and other African nations to return to COVID-19-era work-from-home policies if the situation worsens. Dangote made this known after a high-level meeting with President…

Namibia’s government has rolled out a sweeping procurement reform designed to prioritise local manufacturers and accelerate industrial growth, in a move expected to reshape the country’s supply chain landscape. The Ministry of Works and Transport is driving the initiative through…