Ivanhoe Mines suspends operations at Kakula mine in eastern DRC after seismic activity Phase 1 and 2 concentrators continue at reduced capacity using surface ore Annual copper production target of 520,000–580,000 tons remains unchanged Ivanhoe Mines has announced a temporary suspension of operations at its underground Kakula mine, part of the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex in...

Congo to train 1,029 youths, including 500 girls, in key employment sectors Youth unemployment stands at 42%, per World Bank 2021 data Program builds on previous donor-backed initiatives to improve employability Amid persistently high youth unemployment, the Congolese government has launched a vocational training program in Brazzaville targeting 1,029 young people, including 500...

Sasol to improve coal quality to sustain profitability and limit emissions Secunda output to exceed 7.4 million tons/year by 2028 Renewable and gas investments to support decarbonization targets Sasol is implementing a hybrid strategy that reinforces coal operations to sustain profitability while advancing its energy transition goals. The company, the world’s largest producer...

Guinea has withdrawn over 100 mining permits as part of a sector reform drive The government has yet to clarify if or how the permits will be re-awarded Legal uncertainty risks undermining investor confidence in a key growth sector Guinea has revoked more than one hundred mining permits, marking a significant step in its ongoing sector reforms under the leadership of Mamadi...

Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF) raises $325 million in new round Funds to support infrastructure in renewable energy, digital, and energy sectors EAAIF aims to invest over $1 billion by 2028 across Africa and Asia The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) and managed by Ninety...

Vodacom plans to explore new fiber optic partnerships across Africa after merger setback with Maziv The move aligns with rising demand for high-speed internet and ongoing infrastructure investments Competition from MTN, Airtel, and Moov Africa expected if Vodacom expands outside South Africa Vodacom, South Africa’s leading telecom group, is reassessing its strategy in the...

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) approves $665.75 million for seven African countries as part of a broader $1.32 billion package Funding targets sectors including health, transport, food security, water, and vocational training Projects aim to foster inclusive growth and climate resilience across member states The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has...

The Central Bank of Nigeria has left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 27.5% for the second time in a row. The decision was made after a Monetary Policy Committee meeting held on May 19 and May 20, 2025. According to the committee, “the relative improvements in some key macroeconomic indicators which are expected to support the overall moderation in prices in the near to medium term.”

Mining contributes just 1% to GDP but is poised to surpass oil as a key growth driver Projects like Mbe gold, Mbalam iron, and Minim Martap bauxite are advancing A new Mining Code and governance challenges define the sector’s evolving landscape Cameroon is positioning its emerging mining sector as a pillar of future economic growth, aiming to reduce reliance on declining oil...

Global calls to reduce meat consumption do not apply uniformly to Africa, where average intake is just 15 kg per capita, less than half the global average of 35 kg, per FAO data. Expert Christian Corniaux argues Africa can sustainably increase consumption, unlike high-intake regions such as Europe or North America. Regional meat trade systems in West and Central Africa support...