Ethiopian Airlines has officially launched a $12.5 billion project to construct Bishoftu International Airport, which is set to become Africa’s largest aviation hub when completed in 2030. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Saturday in Bishoftu, a town located roughly…

Elon Musk has reignited controversy over South Africa’s telecom regulations, claiming that his satellite internet company, Starlink, cannot launch in his birth country because he is not Black. The comments, shared widely on social media, have stirred debate over the…

The Ugandan government has launched a Shs28 billion Creative Uganda Revolving Fund (CURF) to expand affordable financing, strengthen intellectual property protection, and accelerate job creation across the country’s fast-growing creative industry. The Minister of State for Gender and Culture, Peace…

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Africa is positioning itself as the global hotspot for floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) in 2026, as gas-rich nations look to fast-track monetisation of offshore reserves. With billions of cubic feet of natural gas trapped in deepwater fields, countries like…

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), Africa’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has played a pivotal role as Co-Financial Adviser in securing a landmark US$753 million financing package for Angola’s Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR). The agreement, signed alongside Eaglestone, will drive the rehabilitation,…

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has delivered a message of optimism to the nation, highlighting progress in the economy and outlining priorities for 2026 following a challenging year in 2025. In his New Year’s address, President Ramaphosa acknowledged the hardships…