Five-month “Tech for Growth” program to train over 1,500 participants Initiative combines in-person workshops and online learning via MTN Skills Academy Supports Zambia’s 2023–2026 “Smart Zambia” digital transformation strategy MTN Zambia has partnered with MyScape Hub to launch “Tech for Growth: Advancing Digital Inclusion for Zambia,” a five-month program aimed at...

Hikma opens $17M pharmaceutical plant in Tunisia to boost exports and supply Facility to produce cardiovascular, diabetes, and antibiotic treatments to global standards Expansion aims to reduce import reliance and strengthen regional health security Jordanian pharmaceutical group Hikma Pharmaceuticals inaugurated its third manufacturing plant in Tunisia on Monday, November 10,...

DRC met Alibaba, Isoftstone to discuss adapting China’s e-commerce model Joint working group formed to draft national e-commerce strategy for youth Alibaba eyes DRC as potential hub for African digital market expansion The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Minister of Digital Economy, Augustin Kibassa Maliba, met with executives from Chinese technology companies Alibaba Group and...

Cameroon submits bill to ratify air transport deal with Qatar signed in January Agreement to boost connectivity, attract Qatar Airways, and cut travel costs Douala, Yaoundé airports expected to see traffic rise, aiding tourism and investment The Cameroonian government submitted a bill to parliament on Monday, November 10, seeking authorization for the president to ratify the Air...

(FEDA)-The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the development equity impact investment arm of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), is pleased to announce a US$300 million strategic investment in the Africa Minerals and Metals Processing Platform (A2MP). This investment underscores Afreximbank’s commitment to supporting Africa’s mining sector and ensuring the continent’s...

AJN Resources to raise C$3M via private placement for African exploration Funds to support lithium in DRC, gold in Ethiopia, and possible acquisitions Plans include 30M shares at C$0.10; all assets in early exploration phase AJN Resources plans to launch a private placement to raise C$3 million (US$2.1 million). The announcement was made on Tuesday, November 11, by the junior...

IEA warns energy security risks rising amid surging demand and weak supply chains Electricity, grids, and critical minerals now central to global energy stability Calls for diversification, cooperation, and major investment in power infrastructure The International Energy Agency (IEA) warned that global energy security faces mounting, overlapping risks as demand surges, supply...

Mali holds meeting to unify government communication amid rising disinformation threats Ministers urged to adopt coordinated, credible messaging as first line of defense Reform targets clearer public outreach to support stability and institutional trust Mali’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Economy, and Administration Modernization (MCENMA) held a meeting on Friday, November...

Nigerian fintech Rank acquires AjoMoney and Zazzau Microfinance Bank to expand services Zazzau rebranded as Rank Microfinance Bank; AjoMoney tech integrated into app New group savings product to offer high returns, backed by pilot loan program Nigerian fintech firm Rank, formerly known as Moni, has acquired local entities AjoMoney and Zazzau Microfinance Bank. The company’s Chief...

(REPUBLIQUE DE GUINEE)-The inauguration ceremony of the Simandou Integrated Megaproject was held at the Morébayah port, in the presence of His Excellency Mamadi Doumbouya, President of the Republic of Guinea, members of the Government, as well as numerous foreign Heads of State and ministers. Among those in attendance were His Excellency Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda; His...