South Africa’s Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) will inject $21 million into the South African Post Office (SAPO) under the Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme (TERS). The funding aims to preserve 5,956 jobs amid economic crisis and 32.9% unemployment in Q1 2025. SAPO must meet strict compliance standards and implement a recovery plan to access the funds. The...

• Chad is home to one of the world’s largest shea tree reserves, with up to 82 million trees.• The country could produce up to 800,000 tons of shea nuts per year if fully developed.• Shea butter offers more value than raw nuts, giving Chad a strong reason to invest in local processing. Chad could soon become one of the world’s leading exporters of shea butter. A new report by the...

• The Islamic Development Bank will provide Algeria with $3 billion over three years.• Funds will support development projects including expansion of the national rail network.• The announcement was made during the IsDB’s 2025 annual meetings in Algiers. The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) will allocate a total of $3 billion to Algeria over the next three years to finance...

• The ICJ granted Equatorial Guinea sovereignty over three disputed islands in the Gulf of Guinea.• The ruling opens access to potentially oil-rich waters as the country seeks to revive its energy sector.• Real economic gains depend on exploration, investment appeal, and a coherent energy strategy. Equatorial Guinea has secured a significant legal victory that could reshape its oil future....

• Jean Bamanisa says Kinshasa needs 3,500 km of roads rebuilt at a cost of over $10 billion.• He warns that without urgent investment, the city could slide into dysfunction and decay.• Bamanisa proposes mining-backed funding and urban studies to guide long-term development. Congolese politician and entrepreneur Jean Bamanisa Saïdi has issued a stark warning over the deteriorating...

• Uganda’s telecom industry has launched a joint anti-vandalism initiative led by UCC.• Over 820 cable vandalism incidents and widespread service disruptions have been recorded.• Proposed reforms include stricter penalties and national tower surveillance integration. Uganda’s telecommunications sector has launched a unified national campaign to address the growing problem of...

• Kodal Minerals has yet to receive an export permit three months after launching its Bougouni lithium mine.• CEO Bernard Aylward publicly voiced concerns over halted exports, causing a six-month share price low.• Mali's review of pricing practices and permit transfers continues to delay spodumene shipments. Kodal Minerals is experiencing delays in securing an export license for its...

• Qair has begun constructing two 15 MWp solar plants in N'Djamena with 30 MWp of total storage.• The facilities will generate 65 GWh annually, serving around 260,000 people.• Developed under a 20-year BOOT model, the plants will be transferred to Chad post-contract. French renewable energy company Qair has launched construction of two hybrid solar power plants with integrated storage...

• Africa must transition from symbolic influence to active leadership on global platforms.• AU reform, peace architecture, and AfCFTA implementation are crucial levers for power.• Mineral sovereignty, unity, and assertive diplomacy are essential to securing Africa’s future. As 2025 unfolds, Africa stands at a pivotal crossroads. The infrastructure we construct, the alliances we forge,...

• A $1 million project by India and UNDP aims to support job access for 500,000 disabled Sierra Leoneans.• The initiative offers vocational training, entrepreneurship aid, and assistive devices.• Despite limited funding, the program targets structural labor inequality and SDG advancement. Sierra Leone has launched a $1 million economic inclusion program to improve employment...