Angola’s Tetelo copper project to start production soon Mine to produce 25,000 tons annually, led by Chinese firm Luanda eyes copper to diversify from oil-dependent economy Angola’s $250 million Tetelo copper project is expected to enter production soon, Reuters reported on Wednesday, Oct. 22, citing Mines Minister Diamantino Azevedo. Although no specific date was provided, this...

OeEB and Finnfund issue $25M loan to CRDB Burundi 4,000 MSMEs to benefit, 30% funds for women-led firms Deal marks OeEB’s first Burundi investment with EU backing The Austrian development bank OeEB and the Finnish development financier Finnfund have made their first investment in Burundi, providing a $25 million loan to CRDB Bank Burundi, the institutions announced on...

Ghana expects cocoa output to exceed 650,000 tons in the 2025/26 season, up from 600,000 tons forecast for 2024/25. The government has raised the farmgate price by over 62% to $5,040 per ton, higher than Côte d’Ivoire’s $4,949. Favorable weather, progress against cocoa diseases, and a crackdown on illegal mining are driving the optimistic outlook. Ghana expects cocoa...

If malaria prevention funding collapses, sub-Saharan Africa could lose $83 billion in GDP by 2030 and suffer nearly 1 million additional deaths. Under full funding, the region could gain $230 billion in GDP, avert 865 million cases, and save 1.86 million lives by 2030. A 20 % funding cut scenario would cost $5.14 billion in GDP and cause 33 million extra cases and 82,000...

Zambia inaugurated its first glucose and starch factory, a $110 million investment by Kingsworth Group Limited, a subsidiary of Trade Kings Group. The plant will process 126,000 tons of maize annually to produce glucose, starch, and animal feed by-products. The project aims to reduce Zambia’s $15 million annual imports of glucose and starch and strengthen local industrial...

The government approved the construction of five science high schools and one teacher training college (ENS) across the country. Architectural and technical studies are complete, and Benin will soon select a qualified company to execute the works. The initiative aligns with Benin’s broader reforms to modernize education and develop science, technology, and mathematics (STEM)...

The Benin government launched ePass, a digital platform allowing citizens abroad to renew their passports entirely online. The new system offers a four-week processing time from application validation to passport delivery. The service meets international security standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and is part of Benin’s digital modernization...

The Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA) has launched HortiMarket, a digital platform to connect producers, exporters, and buyers in the horticultural sector. TAHA aims to raise horticultural export revenues to $2 billion by 2030, up from an annual average of $382 million between 2021 and 2024. Limited internet access—only 31.9% of Tanzanians are online—remains a major...

Suez Canal signs $2B+ deal for Ain Sokhna petrochemical complex Project aims to boost exports, jobs, and industrial diversification SCZone attracted $8.3B in investment across 272 projects since 2022 The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) signed a strategic partnership on Oct. 22 with Egyptian firm Anchorage Investments to build a petrochemical complex in Ain Sokhna, in the Suez...

Courts to prosecute audit offenses, illegal mining, and waste Move part of post-default reforms to boost financial oversight Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama announced on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, the forthcoming creation of specialized financial courts. These courts will be tasked with prosecuting offenses flagged in the Auditor-General's annual report, as well as cases related to...