Zimbabwe launches $8.7M program to support 400 schools Project brings solar, internet to homes, SMEs by 2027 Initiative targets clean energy, finance, and digital inclusion More than 400 schools in Zimbabwe will receive support under an $8.7 million program launched by Zimbabwe’s People’s Own Savings Bank (POSB) in partnership with the government. The project also...

Madagascar’s president dissolves parliament ahead of impeachment vote Move follows protests, military unrest, and alleged coup threats IMF warns political crisis may further weaken fragile economy Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, dissolved the National Assembly after weeks of political and social unrest. The decree, posted on the presidency’s...

 EU announces €11.5B package to support South Africa’s transition €8.7B to fund solar, wind, and green hydrogen projects Funds also target infrastructure, jobs, and vaccine production The European Union on Thursday, Oct 9, announced an €11.5 billion investment package for South Africa.  The partnership, unveiled in Brussels by European Commission...

SA ministers visit Ingwe TVET to address training infrastructure gaps Inadequate equipment, water issues hinder technical skill development Reforms aim to align TVET training with labor market demands South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Technical Training, Mimmy Gondwe, and Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Sello Seitlholo, visited Ingwe TVET College on...

Niger launches committee to draft national digital access strategy Projects aim to expand rural 3G/4G, internet, and digital services Starlink, World Bank-backed programs support national connectivity push Nigerien authorities are stepping up efforts to expand nationwide access to digital services. On Monday, Oct. 13, Adji Ali Salatou, Minister of Communication and New Information...

BP to drill five offshore gas wells in Egypt from 2026 $140M Valaris contract targets West Nile Delta reserves Project aims to offset Egypt’s declining gas production BP Exploration Delta Limited, a subsidiary of Britain’s BP, is proceeding with a five-well gas drilling program offshore Egypt, following a memorandum of understanding signed with the government a few weeks...

Namibia and Botswana met in Swakopmund to boost digital cooperation and broadband growth. They toured the WACS cable site and explored opportunities for regional integration and digital transformation. Internet access is expanding, but rural areas continue to face high costs and limited coverage.  Namibia and Botswana have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing digital...

The first discovery was made in 1985, with Shell joining 20 years later, after Sunlink had farmed out a 40% equity stake. A final investment decision has been reached for the $2 billion HI gas project, targeting first production before 2030. The HI field is expected to supply 350 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscf/d) to Nigeria LNG’s Train 7, supporting national gas...

OCP may shift from being a fertilizer supplier to a producer in Kenya, with new plans for local blending and manufacturing under discussion. Diplomatic talks and site visits signal Kenya–Morocco cooperation to fast-track OCP’s plant, aligning with Ruto’s push for food sovereignty. Local output could cut import reliance by 40% by 2027, boost women farmers’ yields, and reinforce...

Chad's informal cattle exports to Cameroon rose 20.3% in 2024 Livestock trade worth $63M bypassed customs, boosted Chad’s rank Smuggling thrives in Far North; other regions saw sharp declines Informal cattle exports from Chad to Cameroon rose again in 2024, according to a report on cross-border informal trade by Cameroon’s National Institute of Statistics (INS). The...