TNM marks 30 years with $577M+ investment in network, tech, and expansion Plans include 5G rollout, rural coverage, solar tech, and AI innovation hubs TNM trails Airtel Malawi in subscribers, revenue, and net profit figures Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) last week announced a series of initiatives to strengthen its network and improve service quality. The updates were shared during...

Senegal proposes $143M 2026 budget for digital economy, telecoms, and postal reform Funds target digital sovereignty, public service platforms, and communication upgrades Strategy supports national digital transformation and boosts ICT access, governance Senegal’s Minister of Communication, Telecommunications, and Digital Economy Alioune Sall presented his ministry’s 2026 draft...

Kenya launches “Dual Training” policy combining classroom and workplace learning Over 10,000 trainees enrolled in 100 institutions with 1,500 partner companies Reform aims to reduce youth unemployment and bridge skills gap in job market Kenya officially launched its national “Dual Training” policy on Thursday, November 6. The event took place at the Kiambu National Polytechnic...

Morocco welcomed 16.6M tourists Jan-Oct 2025, up 14% year-on-year Annual arrivals may exceed 19M, surpassing 18M government target Tourism revenues projected to top $13.4B amid hotel upgrades, strong demand The steady growth of Morocco’s tourism sector in 2025 indicates that performance is likely to surpass government forecasts. The Kingdom welcomed 16.6 million visitors between...

Follows earlier $25M under Integrated Growth Project for airline recovery Reform plan includes governance overhaul aligned with OECD and ESG standards The World Bank has approved $40 million in financing to support the restructuring of Madagascar Airlines, the Malagasy flag carrier said in a statement issued on Saturday, November 8, 2025. “The World Bank, encouraged by the...

Egypt begins trials on first line of 2,000-km high-speed rail network Siemens-led project to connect ports, cities, and tourist hubs with 176 trains First line set to link Ain Sokhna to Alexandria via Cairo over 660 km Egyptian authorities announced over the weekend that technical trials have begun on the first line of the country’s national high-speed rail project. The system is...

Kibali gold mine Q3 output rises 21% to 191,000 ounces Boost driven by 133% increase in open-pit ore production Barrick maintains full-year target; Kibali aims to reclaim top Africa spot Kibali, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s largest gold mine, produced 191,000 ounces of gold in the third quarter of 2025. According to a financial report released by operator Barrick Gold on Monday,...

Zimbabwe’s wheat harvest hits record 639,942 tons, up 13% year-on-year Surplus of 280,000 tons expected, export talks underway with neighboring countries Gains driven by expanded acreage and investments in irrigation, mechanization Zimbabwe’s wheat harvest for the 2024/2025 season reached a record 639,942 tons, according to figures from the Agricultural and Rural Development Advisory...

U.S. adds uranium to critical minerals list, now totaling 60 substances Move reflects rising nuclear fuel demand and supply chain concerns U.S. pursuing uranium deals abroad, including Mauritania supply agreement The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) on Thursday, November 6, 2025, released an updated list of minerals considered “critical” to the United States. The new list brings the...

Chad unveils  $30B "Chad Connection 2030" plan to cut poverty, boost growth Strategy includes 268 projects across infrastructure, social, and economic sectors Aims for 60% GDP growth, 80% internet coverage, and energy-water expansion by 2030 Chad unveiled its "Chad Connection 2030" development plan to international investors and financial institutions on November 10, 2025,...