Indian President Murmu begins Botswana state visit to deepen bilateral ties Focus on trade, health, education, and Botswana’s diamond industry India-Botswana trade hit $436 million in 2024, driven by diamonds Indian President Droupadi Murmu began a state visit to Botswana on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The trip follows an invitation from President Duma Gideon Boko, according to a...

Ten multilateral lenders plan to mobilize $185 billion for developing nations. The funds will support climate adaptation and emission reduction projects. The pledge was announced at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. On November 10, ten multilateral development banks pledged to mobilize $185 billion by 2030 to help low- and middle-income countries combat climate change. According...

The new unified platform replaces the NIBSS Instant Payments system. It connects banks, fintechs, and mobile money operators for instant transfers. The initiative aims to expand financial inclusion for 38 million unbanked adults. Nigeria has launched its National Payment Stack (NPS), a new unified digital payment infrastructure designed to speed up transactions and improve...

Barrick Mining’s Lumwana mine in Zambia produced 109,000 tonnes of copper by September 2025, up 41% year-on-year. The company targets between 125,000 and 155,000 tonnes of copper output for the full year 2025. Barrick is investing $2 billion to build a new processing plant, aiming to raise Lumwana’s annual capacity to 240,000 tonnes by 2028. Barrick Mining boosted copper...

The program targets 22 million people across eight major cities. It aims to improve accountability and strengthen essential services. The World Bank’s $925 million support is part of a $3 billion plan. The World Bank has approved the “Metropolitan Commercial Services Program,” targeting 22 million people across eight of South Africa’s largest metropolitan municipalities,...

Mozambique’s northern development agency ADIN launched a digital platform to centralize and monitor reconstruction and employment projects. The tool aims to improve coordination between government, partners, and private actors across Cabo Delgado, Nampula, and Niassa. The initiative follows major reconstruction efforts, including a $17 million African Development Bank program expected...

Gabon seeks Morocco’s expertise to advance its “Gabon Digital” strategy launched in November 2024. Talks focus on infrastructure investment, academic cooperation, and youth training. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Africa Financial Summit 2025 (AFIS). Gabon is deepening talks with Morocco to accelerate its digital transformation strategy, “Gabon Digital,” launched...

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) increased its equity investment in Egypt’s Infinity Power by $40 million, bringing its total commitment to $141.5 million. The funds will support new solar and wind projects across Africa, strengthening Infinity Power’s regional presence. Infinity Power recently secured major renewable deals in Egypt, South Africa, and...

Tanzania authorized imports of Brazilian livestock and genetic material under new sanitary agreements. The move aims to boost productivity in a sector that contributes 27% of the country’s agricultural GDP. The decision aligns with Tanzania’s 2022–2027 Livestock Sector Transformation Plan, valued at 2 trillion shillings ($814 million). Tanzania has officially opened its market to...

The Senegalese government earmarked CFA7.3 billion ($12.8 million) for subsidizing certified potato seeds. The program targets the purchase of 20,000 tons of seeds, including imported and locally produced varieties. Senegal hit a record potato output of 250,000 tons in the 2024/2025 season, exceeding previous years’ averages. The Senegalese government allocated CFA7.3 billion ($12.8...