Africa is gearing up to compete with China in rare earths. Projects in Malawi, Tanzania, and Namibia are driving this shift, with Malawi’s Songwe Hill mine set to supply a Polish processing plant ...

According to the World Bank, Malawi’s mining sector contributed just 0.7% to GDP and 3.5% to government revenue in 2023. Despite its modest role, the sector is poised for growth as several projects ...

The East African Community has approved a roadmap to modernize and unify payment systems across member states. The plan targets faster transactions, lower costs, and better access for people, ...

Africa has long struggled with limited mobile network coverage, especially in remote areas where traditional cell towers are costly and difficult to deploy. Satellite-to-mobile technology could play a ...

Access to electricity remains a major challenge across Africa. To address this, various initiatives have been implemented to improve access to reliable and affordable power. Nigerian fintech Payhippo ...

Nigeria sets up $650 million fund for affordable housing - World Bank provides concessional loan to support initiative - Housing crisis worsens as urbanization pressures infrastructure The Nigerian ...

Côte d'Ivoire raises CFA 220 billion in international bond, first for an African state Interest rates lower than regional market, highlighting foreign investor confidence Plans to raise CFA 1,100 ...

Ethiopia aims to join the World Trade Organization (WTO) by March 2026, aligning with the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Accession talks had been paused since 2020 due to the ...

More than just faster internet speeds, the 5G rollout will revolutionize education, healthcare, business, and innovation in Eswatini. It will support e-learning, smart agriculture, e-commerce, and ...

The battle against climate change is not just about preventing catastrophic impacts on ecosystems and human life; it also presents a significant opportunity for medium- and long-term economic growth.

The company is pursuing its ambition to accelerate commerce across Africa. The new initiative will further digital inclusion efforts on the continent. Paystack, a leading fintech in Africa, has ...