Douala port faces the worst congestion in West Africa, with delays of up to nine days, surpassing Abidjan and Lekki. Structural inefficiencies, seasonal cocoa exports, and tidal challenges are worsening delays at Cameroon’s main port. Kribi port offers shorter delays, but weak inland links and higher costs limit its role as a viable alternative. Douala, Cameroon’s economic capital, is...

Zambia launches its first solar-powered clinic in a $28M Gavi project; Togo introduces the malaria vaccine to combat child mortality. Senegal confirms its first 2025 mpox case; Ghana battles a typhoid outbreak in the Oti region, and Chad fights a cholera epidemic. A safer veterinary vaccine for Rift Valley Fever is in development to protect livestock and public health in...

WEF spotlights Rawbank’s $400m Kamoa-Kakula loan as a model for ESG-aligned finance of critical minerals in the DRC. The deal mandates 60% revenue repatriation, IFC/ICMM/GISTM compliance, and local content via firms like Pacific Logistics. It backs Kamoa Copper’s 600,000-tpa goal, while WEF calls for coherent rules to de-risk investment and build value chains. In a report...

On August 31, 2025, the ruling coalition in Benin Republic—comprising the Union Progressiste pour le Renouveau (UPR) and the Bloc Républicain (BR)—designated Romuald Wadagni as their candidate for the country’s March 2026 presidential election, as reported by several media, quoting “La Nation”, the public service-backed newspaper. At 49, Wadagni embodies the generational shift...

Suzuki seks to boost African sales by leveraging its India hub and a new pact with MOL and TradeWaltz on greener logistics. Suzuki sold 109,000 vehicles in Africa in FY2024, up 12%, with 63,000 in South Africa and rising demand from ride-hailing fleets. India-built Suzuki exports to Africa totaled 144,000 vehicles, while Africa is only around 1% of India’s 2023–24 passenger car...

Southern Africa's critical minerals are vital but underused due to systemic issues, per the WEF, DBSA, and McKinsey report. Policy uncertainty, poor infrastructure, and limited energy access hinder Southern Africa's mineral value, according to a WEF report. Lobito Corridor, Namibia's green iron, demonstrates how to bridge gaps and attract funding for the energy transition. The World...

Zambia's stock index gained 14.3% in August and 56% YTD, driven by strong copper prices. Copperbelt Energy has maintained a market capitalization of over US$1.8 billion for over two months. The Kwacha rose 19%, boosting dollar returns to 84%, the second-highest in Africa, after Ghana. The Lusaka All-Share Index, Zambia's primary stock market benchmark, has emerged as a top performer in...

Africa’s airlines are renewing fleets with modern jets, driving demand for advanced maintenance and repair services. The continent’s MRO market is projected to grow from $ 1.54 billion in 2024 to $ 1.94 billion by 2029. Investment, skills, and regional hubs will determine if Africa can meet rising maintenance needs locally and competitively. Africa’s aviation industry is...

Namibia has launched a national campaign to renovate dilapidated schools across all 14 regions and 121 constituencies. The initiative aims to upgrade infrastructure, including sanitation, labs, and essential equipment, to improve learning environments. The government will utilize unemployed vocational graduates and skilled community members to carry out the renovation work. The Namibian...

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has injected N365.9 billion ($238.5 million) into its subsidiary, Guaranty Trust Bank Limited (GTBank), to meet new regulatory capital requirements. The capital boost, achieved through a fully subscribed rights issue, raises GTBank's share capital to N504 billion, surpassing the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) N500 billion minimum for internationally...