• Nigeria launches VetWiz 2.0, an AI-driven app for livestock diagnostics.• Animal diseases cost Nigeria over $7 billion annually.• The tool supports rural farmers and national veterinary institutions. Nigeria is scaling up the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to fight animal diseases and boost productivity in its livestock sector, which contributes 35% to the country’s...

• Twiga Minerals contributed $558 million to Tanzania’s economy in H1 2025, 62% of its 2024 total.• The joint venture pays significant taxes and sources 90% of supplies locally, employing 95% Tanzanians.• Twiga accounts for 51% of Tanzania’s mining sector revenues and has contributed nearly $4.8 billion since 2019. Twiga Minerals, a joint venture between Barrick Mining...

• Paratus launches satellite connectivity for schools in 7 African countries• The solution includes Starlink hardware, local support, and 2 TB of monthly data• The program targets rural areas lacking digital infrastructure for education Pan-African telecom group Paratus, an official reseller of Starlink, has launched a satellite-based internet solution aimed at improving connectivity in...

• TotalEnergies to start production at offshore Ima gas project in 2026• Output will support LNG supply but broader sector issues persist• Infrastructure gaps and gas flaring remain key challenges to long-term growth TotalEnergies announced on July 2, that it will begin production from the Ima gas project in 2026, marking a step forward in Nigeria’s effort to better exploit its natural...

• New school to train engineers in AI and digital transformation fields• Initiative aligned with “Digital Morocco 2030” strategy targeting 100,000 trained youths annually• Project aims to boost national tech capacity and strengthen digital sovereignty Morocco is set to open a new higher education school dedicated to digital engineering and artificial intelligence. On July 4, Minister...

Located about 40 kilometers from Cape Town’s city center, Boulders Beach in Simon’s Town is one of the Cape Peninsula’s most iconic destinations. This enchanting spot draws thousands of visitors each year, eager to see a rare colony of African penguins (Spheniscus demersus) living freely in their natural habitat. With its granite boulders, turquoise waters, and well-maintained wooden...

• Guinea exported 99.8 million tons of bauxite in H1 2025, nearly reaching 2022’s full-year total• Exports rose 36% year-on-year as the country strengthened its lead in global supply• China remains the top buyer, taking in around 60% of Guinea’s bauxite exports By the end of June 2025, Guinea had exported 99.8 million tons of bauxite, nearly matching its full-year total from 2022,...

(EBID) - The Board of Directors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved a USD 120 million financing facility for Engineers & Planners Limited (E&P), a leading indigenous mining and construction firm in Ghana, to acquire the Black Volta Gold Mine. This transaction marks a significant step toward establishing Ghana’s first fully indigenous, wholly owned mining...

With an August deadline looming, tower operators face mounting pressure to resolve operational weaknesses or face penalties, including fines and potential license suspensions. Meanwhile, Nigerian consumers stand to benefit from greater transparency, better compensation for disruptions, and improved overall network quality. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a strong...

• DPI acquires minority stake in Egypt’s largest private hospital group• Funds to support expansion across Egypt and key Gulf countries• Investment among Egypt’s biggest foreign deals in the health sector Development Partners International (DPI), a private equity firm focused on African markets, announced on July 7, 2025, a $190 million capital injection into Alameda Healthcare,...