• Government sets goal of full telecoms access by 2030, backed by $8 million fund• Priority regions include Karas, Kavango West, Omaheke, and Kunene• Around 12% of population still lacks 4G access; digital barriers remain The Namibian authorities have identified digital transformation as a priority to support socio-economic development. However, part of the population currently lacks...

• EGA signs agreement with GIADEC to assess long-term bauxite opportunities• Ghana holds 900 million tons in reserves but relies on a single operating mine• New concessions and expansion projects aim to increase national output In Ghana, bauxite production currently hinges on the Awaso mine, operated by the Ghana Bauxite Company. The nation has ambitions to fully exploit its potential,...

• Nigeria invites Vitol to support the Atlantic Africa Gas Pipeline project• Government seeks both technical expertise and financial structuring• Project spans 6,800 km, aims to deliver 30 bcm of gas annually to Europe Global fuel trading giant Vitol plays a vital role in African hydrocarbon exports, thanks to its trading expertise, logistical network, and relationships with multinational...

• Shandong Yongsheng plans a tire factory with initial output of 6 million units• Production could reach 12 million annually as local capacity develops• Project builds on Morocco’s free trade deals with the EU and U.S. Chinese automotive components firms continue to establish a presence in Morocco, capitalizing on the North African country's free trade agreements with the European Union...

• Goodwill Tanzania launches cassava paper plant with $110 million investment• Factory to process up to 300,000 tons annually depending on supply• Project aims to diversify cassava use and develop industrial value chains Tanzania, the sixth-largest cassava producer in Africa, is expanding the crop’s role beyond food production into industrial use. In April, private firm Goodwill...

• Africa's HCI score of 0.4346 remains below the global average of 0.6494• Only half of African countries include IT skills in school curriculums• UN urges coordinated investment in education to support digital reform Africa's digital transformation is being held back by a lack of digital skills. Without basic proficiency in accessing and utilizing online public services, investments made...

• Nigerian authorities plan to connect 7,000 rural community hospitals digitally• Project supports broader economic strategy to improve access and reduce costs• Initiative runs alongside telecom tower deployment and ICT integration in schools The Nigerian authorities have taken steps to integrate digital technology into all economic sectors, especially health and education. However, some...

Home to one of the largest tributaries of the Congo River, the Central African Republic (CAR) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will benefit from a pioneering cross-border initiative to prepare for extreme climatic events and develop joint water resource management strategies with $8.7 million in funding from the Global Environment Facility (GEF).  Approved this Monday by...

• World Bank allocates $1 billion to support the Inga 3 hydroelectric project in DR Congo• Funding includes an initial $250 million approved on June 3, 2025• Inga 3 is expected to deliver up to 11,000 MW of power, boosting jobs and energy reform The World Bank has approved a $1 billion budget to help fund the development of Inga 3, a large-scale hydropower project in the...

• Local producers now drive over half of Nigeria’s crude output• Renaissance plans $15 billion investment; Seplat targets 140,000 bpd• Firms face high costs amid sabotage, theft, and weak infrastructure Nigeria’s new generation of local oil producers is reshaping the energy sector. As international companies such as Shell, ENI, and ExxonMobil reduce their presence, Nigerian firms...