With the telecom sector already a backbone for digital transformation, this partnership is a timely boost toward Ghana’s goal of becoming a connected, tech-enabled nation. The Government of Ghana and Helios Towers have announced the renewal of their commitment to strengthening the nation’s telecommunications sector through sustained investment and the promotion of digital skills training....

• Namibia is Africa’s best performer on gender equality, ranked 8th globally• Cape Verde and South Africa follow in the top three on the continent• Global gender gap closes slightly, but full equality may take 123 more years Namibia has been named the most gender-equal country in Africa in 2025, according to the Global Gender Gap Report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) on June...

Kakum National Park is a protected area located in Ghana’s Central Region, near the city of Cape Coast. Established as a forest reserve in 1931 and designated a national park in 1992, it covers an area of approximately 375 square kilometers. The park consists of a lowland tropical rainforest, typical of the Guinean forest zone of West Africa. Kakum is known for its rich biodiversity. It is...

• The World Bank approves $88.7 million for the “Excellence in Learning” education project• The program aims to improve access and quality of education in 2,337 schools across 15 counties• It will benefit 350,000 students and 12,000 teachers through structured learning and training The World Bank has approved $88.7 million in funding to support Liberia’s public education...

• Algeria sets goal to raise date export revenues to $250 million per year• New plan aims to expand exports from 57 to 150 countries• Challenges include packaging, smuggling, and cold chain logistics Dates are Algeria’s second largest agricultural export after sugar. In a push to expand this industry, the government has launched a new strategy to grow international sales and double...

• South African academy WeThinkCode receives R35 million ($2 million) from Google.org• The program targets 12,000 youth in South Africa and Kenya, focusing on underserved groups• Training aims to close the digital skills gap in AI and support inclusive tech growth WeThinkCode, a South African tech academy, has secured a R35 million (about $2 million) grant from Google.org to expand...

• RAM to acquire up to 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets, several 787 Dreamliners, and around 20 Airbus A220s• The plan supports the airline’s long-term strategy to grow its fleet from 50 to 200 aircraft by 2037• New aircraft will serve expanding routes across Africa and the Americas amid rising tourism Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is preparing to finalize major aircraft orders as part of its long-term...

• Ivanhoe Mines expects copper production at Kamoa-Kakula to fall to 420,000 tons in 2025• The revision follows a seismic incident at the Kakula mine that led to temporary suspension of operations• Mine concentrators are operating below full capacity, delaying Ivanhoe’s production ramp-up plan Copper production at the Kamoa-Kakula complex in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is...

• Vodacom now sources 100% of its purchased electricity from renewables.• Energy demand in Africa’s telecom sector is rising with mobile and data growth.• Renewable energy is seen as key to sustainable, low-carbon network expansion. Africa’s telecom sector is turning to renewable energy to reduce its carbon footprint as energy needs rise. Vodacom, one of the continent’s largest...

• KCB Group is in discussions with Ethiopia’s central bank following a 2024 law that allows foreign banks to operate locally.• The group may obtain a banking license or acquire shares in an Ethiopian bank.• With over 100 million people and low banking penetration, Ethiopia presents a major opportunity. Kenyan banking group KCB has officially opened negotiations with the National Bank of...