Vodacom deploys Africa’s first dual-band 5G radio, combining 3.5GHz and 2.6GHz into one unit. New technology reduces energy and rollout costs while meeting the surging data demand in South Africa. 5G subscriptions in Sub-Saharan Africa projected to hit 180m by 2029, Ericsson says. Vodacom Group has deployed Africa’s first Dual-Band Massive MIMO 5G radio in South Africa, marking...

Nigeria, Colombia sign MoU for regular political consultations Deal includes visa facilitation for Colombian diplomats in Nigeria Both nations seek stronger economic cooperation, trade opportunities Nigeria and Colombia have signed a memorandum of understanding on political consultations, Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima announced in a statement on Monday, September 1,...

Ghana announces $129M sugar factory with Philippine, local partners Planned plant to process 10,000 tons of sugarcane daily Part of broader push to reduce sugar imports, boost local industry A new $129 million sugar factory is planned for construction in Ghana, a joint venture between the government, the Philippine company Nu Agri Asia Corporation, and local partner...

Sinomine to acquire 70% stake in Botswana’s Okavango copper project Deal involves A$3M funding, A$7M cash for joint venture with Cobre Move expands Sinomine’s African copper footprint after Namibia smelter deal Chinese mining company Sinomine has signed an investment agreement to acquire a 70% stake in the Okavango copper project in Botswana. The announcement, made today,...

NGX suspends three insurers for failing to file 2024 accounts Affected firms: Regency Alliance, International Energy, Universal Insurance Suspension underscores push for transparency, investor protection in Nigeria The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) announced on Monday, September 1, 2025, that it has suspended the trading of three insurance companies for failing to comply with financial...

Morocco, Rwanda set to join new WTO-aligned trade group FIT-P Group counters U.S. protectionism, promotes rules-based free trade Focus includes digital trade rules, e-signatures, and e-commerce Morocco and Rwanda are expected to join a new World Trade Organization (WTO)-aligned group of countries aiming to promote “open trade” in response to protectionist measures by the U.S....

• Solar-plus-storage enables 24/7 power as battery costs plunge• LFP batteries dominate, with 80% of 2023 installations• Emerging markets adopt solar-storage, e.g., Rwanda airport project The integration of photovoltaic solar with battery storage has become a central strategy in energy planning, transforming solar power from an intermittent resource into a reliable, 24/7 power solution....

• Ghana's Chief Justice Torkornoo removed after misconduct findings• She challenged proceedings, filed case with ECOWAS Court• Removal follows broader government shakeups under President Mahama Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has removed Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo from office, effective immediately. The presidency announced the decision in a statement on Monday,...

• T2mobile signs network upgrade deal with Huawei post-rebrand• $3B plan includes modernization, MTN roaming deal, leadership changes• Seeks to regain market share after major subscriber losses T2mobile, a Nigerian telecommunications operator formerly known as 9mobile, announced last week a multi-million dollar agreement with Chinese technology company Huawei to modernize its core...

• Ethiopian Airlines opens Yabello airport, starts thrice-weekly flights• Expansion targets 26 domestic routes, 270 aircraft by 2035• Broader plan includes MRO, hospitality, and airport management Ethiopian Airlines Group has inaugurated an airport in Yabello, in the southern Oromia regional state, and has launched three weekly flights to the new facility. The airport features a runway,...