IFC lends 170 million rand to Lula to boost digital, unsecured SME lending 80% of funds will support micro and small enterprises Deal strengthens a partnership first established with IFC in 2019 Lula, a South African fintech offering digital and unsecured loans to micro and small businesses, has signed a 170 million rand ($10 million) local-currency loan agreement with the International...

President Faye urges swift adoption of Senegal’s revised mining code Reform aims to ensure transparent, inclusive, and sustainable governance Move aligns with regional trend of strengthening state benefits from mining Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has called for the adoption of the new mining code bill before the end of 2025. He made the statement during the Council of...

Project aims to modernize Guinea’s health system with advanced technology Initiative strengthens bilateral cooperation under the 2024 FOCAC framework Health partnership complements ongoing economic and industrial projects Guinea and China have signed an agreement to co-build the Sino-African Joint Medical Center, according to a statement from the Guinean presidency released on...

World wine production expected between 228 and 235 million hectoliters Output up 3% from 2024 but still below the five-year average Italy leads producers as Southern Hemisphere sees strong recovery Global wine production in 2025 is expected to range between 228 and 235 million hectoliters (mhl), with an average estimate of 232 mhl, according to the International Organization of...

The Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer du Congo (SNCC) resumed rail operations between Kananga and Lubumbashi on November 11, four days ahead of schedule. The suspension in early October was caused by anti-erosion works in Kamupongo, which disrupted cargo and passenger transport. The SNCC emphasized the need to secure and maintain the railway to support trade and logistics...

Companies and governments increasingly seek AI ethics specialists to ensure algorithms remain fair, transparent, and privacy-respecting. U.S.-based AI ethicists earn an average of $135,000 annually, while African opportunities are emerging as universities and initiatives introduce training programs. Rapid AI adoption across sectors like health, finance, and governance drives...

Lifezone Metals launched a $15 million share offering after securing a $60 million loan from Taurus Mining Finance. The Kabanga project, expected to produce 902,000 tons of nickel over 18 years, requires $942 million in total investment. Lifezone recently agreed to buy BHP’s stake in Kabanga, strengthening its control amid a weak nickel market. Lifezone Metals has...

The Cameroonian oil marketer Tradex resumed operations in Equatorial Guinea on November 9 after a two-week suspension imposed for regulatory non-compliance. The company pledged to address administrative, fiscal, and environmental irregularities and appointed a new interim managing director to restore stability. The suspension caused revenue losses, though the financial impact remains...

The four-day exhibition (Nov. 12–15) in Dubai spotlights Lagos as Nigeria’s flagship tourism and creative hub. Organized by the Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) and backed by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture. The event forms part of Nigeria’s drive to attract foreign investment into its tourism infrastructure through public–private...

Malawi Airlines to launch three additional non-stop flights between Lilongwe and Johannesburg from 6 December 2025. The move brings the airline’s Johannesburg frequency to 10 weekly flights. Government outlines a broader plan to modernize aviation, marine, road, and rail transport. Malawi Airlines has announced the introduction of three new non-stop weekly flights between...