• China approves Zimbabwean blueberry imports, opening new market.• Chinese blueberry imports grew 17.56% annually, reaching $355M in 2024.• Zimbabwe's blueberry output to rise 50% to 12,000 tons in 2025. China has granted approval for the import of blueberries from Zimbabwe, a significant development that opens a new and rapidly expanding market for the Southern African nation's...

• De Heus invests $25M in Ugandan fish feed plant, 100K tonnes/year capacity.• Local production aims to boost aquaculture, reduce import reliance.• Uganda's aquaculture grew 20.29% annually (2005-2022), reaching 101K tonnes. De Heus Animal Nutrition, the Dutch animal feed giant, has officially commissioned a new fish feed manufacturing unit in Njeru, Buikwe District, Uganda. The...

• Nigeria partners Kaspersky to combat $500M annual cybercrime losses.• MoU focuses on training, threat intel, and critical infrastructure protection.• Nation actively fights cybercrime, but ITU notes need for more development. Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kaspersky Global, a move aimed at...

• Mauritania's artisanal fishing faces high fossil fuel costs, up to 40% of expenses.• IRENA proposes solar solutions with 12-24% IRR, saving 96,200 tons CO2 annually.• Financing remains a hurdle; new €12M fund helps, but more needed for transition. Mauritania’s artisanal fishing sector, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, is grappling with an energy dilemma that threatens...

• Casablanca-listed firms post $18B revenue, up 7% in H1 2025• Banking, construction, and healthcare sectors drive growth• IMF forecasts Morocco’s 2025 GDP growth at 3.9% Companies listed on the Casablanca Stock Exchange in Morocco reported a combined revenue of 165.2 billion dirhams ($18 billion) in the first half of 2025, according to data from brokerage firm M.S.IN cited by...

• Nigeria’s CNG price nearly doubles after subsidy reduction• Truck rate hits 450 naira/SCM; cars pay 380 naira/SCM• Fuel cost hike worsens transport, food price inflation The price of compressed natural gas (CNG) in Nigeria has nearly doubled following a tariff adjustment linked to reduced government subsidies. The price increase comes amid a scarcity of distribution points and long...

• ECOWAS opens 2025–2026 immersion program for young graduates• Offers training in agriculture, IT, health, and project management• Aims to address West Africa’s high youth unemployment rate The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a new round of its Professional Immersion Program for young graduates, giving citizens of its 15 member countries access to...

• Mali grants export permit for Kodal’s Bougouni lithium mine• First 125,000 tons to ship via Côte d’Ivoire to China• Pricing tied to SMM; Mali reserves right to verify rates The Malian government has granted Kodal Minerals an export permit for spodumene concentrate produced at its Bougouni lithium mine. The British operator announced on Thursday, September 4, that the first shipments...

The Tomb of Askia is one of the most important historical and cultural monuments in Mali, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2004. Located in Gao, the former capital of the Songhai Empire, it embodies both the memory of Africa’s great rulers and the enduring presence of Islam in the Sahel region. The monument takes its name from Askia Mohamed, the sovereign who brought the...

MOPO secures $6.7M from Norfund for solar battery expansion Company records 28M rentals, active in six African countries Model offers clean, pay-as-you-go energy alternative to diesel MOPO, a company specializing in solar battery rentals in Africa, announced on Tuesday, September 2, that it has secured a £5 million (approximately $6.7 million) investment from Norfund,...