• UK-listed Aterian starts large-scale coltan exports from Rwanda• Firm insists on OECD-compliant sourcing amid Congo conflict concerns• Rwanda’s coltan trade faces scrutiny over alleged links to rebel supply London-listed Aterian announced on yesterday the launch of large-scale commercial operations in Rwanda with its first shipment of tantalum-niobium concentrate (coltan). Marketed as...

• Zambia signs second solar power deal without sovereign guarantee in 3 months• Africa GreenCo to buy output from 25 MW Lusanje plant under 20-year PPA• Country targets 1,000 MW solar by end-2025 to cut reliance on hydropower Africa GreenCo and Serenje Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding for a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) to develop the 25 MW Lusanje solar plant in...

• India’s Servotech enters Mauritius EV charging and solar solutions market• Enovra Energy named exclusive distributor, to expand in nearby regions• Move strengthens Mauritius’ role as pilot market for e-mobility in Africa Indian company Servotech Renewable Power System signed a commercial agreement on September 15 with Enovra Energy Solutions to distribute its solar and electric...

• WTO fishing subsidies deal takes effect after two-thirds ratification• Africa could benefit as illegal, subsidized fleets strain its waters• Only 23 African states have ratified, fund set up to aid compliance The World Trade Organization’s (WTO) agreement on fishing subsidies officially entered into force on Monday, September 15. During a meeting in Geneva, WTO Director-General Ngozi...

• Andrada lifts Q2 tin output in Namibia by 17% year-on-year• Uis mine delivers 453 tons of concentrate, a quarterly record• New processing plant expected to boost recoveries and production Andrada Mining announced on September 15 a 17% year-on-year increase in tin production for the second quarter of its 2026 fiscal year. Its Uis mine in Namibia delivered 453 tons of concentrate, a record...

• U.S. tariffs of 30% weaken South Africa’s macadamia competitiveness• SAMAC calls for new Asian markets but many also impose high duties• Industry employs nearly 50,000 people, vital to economy and exports The main challenge for South Africa’s macadamia industry is its exports to the United States, according to Lizel Pretorius, chief executive of Macadamias South Africa (SAMAC). She...

• DY6 Metals announced a binding agreement to acquire seven rutile exploration permits, including the Yaoundé Ouest project, in Cameroon.• The acquisition, valued at $1.5 million plus share issuance, strengthens DY6's presence in Cameroon, a country with an estimated 3 million tonnes of rutile potential.• Yaoundé Ouest, a historically significant rutile production area, will...

Uganda expects 8% yearly GDP growth, driven by oil, transport, and power projects Crude output set to begin mid-2026, with production projected to peak at 230,000 bpd IMF sees oil start boosting budget balance and current account in coming years Uganda’s economy is projected to grow at an average annual rate of 8% over the next five years, supported by the launch of crude oil...

Saviu Ventures acquires stake in Jobo Interim, deal amount undisclosed This marks the 12th investment under the Saviu II fund for African startups Jobo seeks to formalize temporary labor in Côte d’Ivoire and expand regionally Ivorian startup Jobo Interim, which specializes in recruitment and workforce management, has welcomed Saviu Ventures as a new shareholder. The venture...

Algérie Télécom reached 2.5 million fiber subscribers on September 14, offering speeds up to 1.5 Gbps. Algeria's FTTH connections grew from 53,000 in 2020 to 2.5 million in 2025, covering 27% of households. The government plans to phase out copper networks by 2027 as Algeria becomes Africa's largest FTTH market. Algérie Télécom announced on September 14 that the number of...