219 MWdc Orkney solar plant to supply power exclusively to Etana Energy Project expected to generate about 478 GWh annually via wheeling mechanism Financing backed by Mulilo and South African lenders including Absa and Standard Bank Renewable energy developer Mulilo announced on Monday, February 23, that it had reached financial close on the 219 MWdc Orkney solar project, which has...

Producers and beverage makers clash over import protection mechanism Sugar association wants DBRP raised to $905 per ton; beverage group seeks cut Decision comes as global sugar prices fall and sector pursues reform plan A battle is unfolding in South Africa over the future of the country’s sugar import protection system, as two powerful industry groups push opposing...

MTN to invest about $1.1 billion over three years in Ghana Funds aimed at expanding coverage and improving data reliability Operator holds about 74% of voice market and nearly 79% of data market MTN Ghana plans to invest about $1.1 billion over the next three years to strengthen its infrastructure and improve service quality in the country. The announcement was made by...

Japan to provide $20 million grant to strengthen health care infrastructure Funding targets underserved communities in Ghana’s Northern Region Project supports Ghana’s push toward universal health coverage Ghana and Japan signed an exchange of notes on Monday, February 23, formalizing a $20 million grant for the “Project for the Improvement of the Health System in...

Africa’s first structured bee venom marketplace formally links farmers to high-value global markets Single beehive production could earn farmers up to Sh4 million per kilogram of bee venom annually Initiative aligns with Kenya’s economic transformation agenda to boost MSMEs, value addition, and rural incomes Kenya has officially launched Africa’s first structured bee venom...

Government shuts frontier “until further notice” after repeated violations Cross-border movement suspended, with limited humanitarian exemptions Chad already hosts about 1.3 million refugees, including 800,000 Sudanese Chad announced on February 23, that it is closing its border with Sudan until further notice, citing repeated incursions and violations by forces involved in the...

Africa’s five largest gold mines produced 2.87 million ounces in 2025, down from 3.45 million Congo’s Kibali reclaimed the top spot, ahead of Ghana’s Ahafo South Mali’s Fekola entered the top three as Loulo-Gounkoto remained offline In 2025, Africa’s five largest gold mines produced a combined 2.87 million ounces of gold (89.3 tons), down from 3.45 million ounces a year...

New terminal and runway planned to add 15 million passengers by 2029 JKIA handled 8.8 million travelers in 2025, exceeding original design capacity Expansion faces financing hurdles amid rising competition from Rwanda and Tanzania Kenya’s Civil Aviation Authority has unveiled a plan to expand Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), aiming to add capacity for 15...

Partnership targets Mathematics and Physical Sciences performance in under-resourced schools Initiative aims to expand South Africa’s future engineering and manufacturing talent pool Programme aligns with industry demand for STEM skills in automotive and industrial sectors South Africa’s industrial workforce pipeline is set to receive a renewed boost after Isuzu Motors South...

Mike Cinnamond to succeed Clive Johnson as C.E.O. on June 4 Move follows succession plan as Johnson retires after nearly two decades Transition comes as Mali’s Fekola mine prepares for regional expansion In a statement published February 23, Canadian miner B2Gold, operator of the Fekola gold complex in Mali, announced the appointment of Mike Cinnamond as president and chief...