• Amplats will list as Valterra Platinum Limited on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange• Parent company Anglo American to retain 19.9% stake after May 31 separation• Rebrand aligns with Anglo American’s broader strategic restructuring Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), the world’s largest producer of platinum group metals, will be renamed Valterra Platinum Limited and listed under its new...

• WAEMU’s tax revenue remains far below the 20% benchmark, stuck at 14% of GDP• IMF projects target may not be reached before 2048, possibly as late as 2061• Persistent informality, exemptions, and weak collection hamper fiscal progress The West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) may not reach its tax revenue target of 20% of GDP before 2048, or even 2061, if current trends...

DP World to inject $2.5 billion into global logistics operations in 2025 African priorities include ports in DRC and Senegal to expand regional footprint Strategy aims to compete with major operators and align with Emirati maritime goals Emirati port operator DP World has announced a $2.5 billion investment plan for 2025, targeting strategic infrastructure upgrades...

Ivanhoe Mines suspends operations at Kakula mine in eastern DRC after seismic activity Phase 1 and 2 concentrators continue at reduced capacity using surface ore Annual copper production target of 520,000–580,000 tons remains unchanged Ivanhoe Mines has announced a temporary suspension of operations at its underground Kakula mine, part of the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex in...

Congo to train 1,029 youths, including 500 girls, in key employment sectors Youth unemployment stands at 42%, per World Bank 2021 data Program builds on previous donor-backed initiatives to improve employability Amid persistently high youth unemployment, the Congolese government has launched a vocational training program in Brazzaville targeting 1,029 young people, including 500...

Sasol to improve coal quality to sustain profitability and limit emissions Secunda output to exceed 7.4 million tons/year by 2028 Renewable and gas investments to support decarbonization targets Sasol is implementing a hybrid strategy that reinforces coal operations to sustain profitability while advancing its energy transition goals. The company, the world’s largest producer...

Guinea has withdrawn over 100 mining permits as part of a sector reform drive The government has yet to clarify if or how the permits will be re-awarded Legal uncertainty risks undermining investor confidence in a key growth sector Guinea has revoked more than one hundred mining permits, marking a significant step in its ongoing sector reforms under the leadership of Mamadi...

Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF) raises $325 million in new round Funds to support infrastructure in renewable energy, digital, and energy sectors EAAIF aims to invest over $1 billion by 2028 across Africa and Asia The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) and managed by Ninety...

Vodacom plans to explore new fiber optic partnerships across Africa after merger setback with Maziv The move aligns with rising demand for high-speed internet and ongoing infrastructure investments Competition from MTN, Airtel, and Moov Africa expected if Vodacom expands outside South Africa Vodacom, South Africa’s leading telecom group, is reassessing its strategy in the...

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) approves $665.75 million for seven African countries as part of a broader $1.32 billion package Funding targets sectors including health, transport, food security, water, and vocational training Projects aim to foster inclusive growth and climate resilience across member states The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has...