• South African miners turn to self-generation as tariffs, blackouts, and inflation squeeze margins.• Harmony Gold builds 39 MW solar plant, signaling shift from energy consumer to reluctant power producer.• Pivot to renewables seen as vital not just for dividends, but for safeguarding tens of thousands of jobs. South Africa’s mining giants, battered by rising power tariffs, load...

• Tanzania is a new hub for US-China rivalry over critical minerals like nickel and rare earths.• US firm Lifezone Metals and China's Zhongzhou Mining are advancing major nickel processing projects.• China's Shenghe Resources is also moving to control the significant Ngualla rare earths project. Tanzania is rapidly becoming a key arena in the global competition between the United States...

Akwa Ibom to invest $20M in palm oil in 2026. Funds for seedlings, plantations & marketing push. Nigeria still imports 25% of 2M tons annual demand. Akwa Ibom State, one of Nigeria’s main palm oil-producing regions, plans to inject ₦31 billion ($20.2 million) into the industry in 2026 to boost yields and expand cultivation. Governor Umo Eno said the funds will be used to supply...

Guinea’s media regulator warns against covering banned opposition parties Journalists’ union slams move as threat to free expression Dispute unfolds during campaign for Guinea’s constitutional referendum Guinea’s media regulator is facing backlash after its president urged journalists not to give airtime to political parties deemed unlawful, a move press advocates say undermines...

Nigeria’s broadband penetration drops to 48.01% in July 2025 Missed interim targets threaten 70% goal under 2020–2025 plan High right-of-way fees, policy hurdles slow infrastructure rollout Nigeria’s broadband penetration rate has declined for the second consecutive month, falling to 48.01% in July 2025, according to data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)....

Djibouti Telecom to extend DARE1 cable to southern Africa Safaricom plans $23M “Daraja” cable linking Oman to Kenya New projects aim to boost East Africa’s internet redundancy Djibouti Telecom announced this week its plan to extend its Africa Regional Express 1 (DARE1) fiber-optic cable to new countries along the continent's eastern coast. The initiative follows a...

Liberia now generates 70% of power from renewables Total capacity 126 MW, with only 93 MW operational Rising imports via CLSG line highlight persistent supply deficit Liberia's electricity supply is now 70% generated from renewable sources, primarily hydropower and solar. The milestone was announced by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) head Dr. Urey-Yarkpawolo in a recent...

Vodacom deploys Africa’s first dual-band 5G radio, combining 3.5GHz and 2.6GHz into one unit. New technology reduces energy and rollout costs while meeting the surging data demand in South Africa. 5G subscriptions in Sub-Saharan Africa projected to hit 180m by 2029, Ericsson says. Vodacom Group has deployed Africa’s first Dual-Band Massive MIMO 5G radio in South Africa, marking...

Nigeria, Colombia sign MoU for regular political consultations Deal includes visa facilitation for Colombian diplomats in Nigeria Both nations seek stronger economic cooperation, trade opportunities Nigeria and Colombia have signed a memorandum of understanding on political consultations, Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima announced in a statement on Monday, September 1,...

Ghana announces $129M sugar factory with Philippine, local partners Planned plant to process 10,000 tons of sugarcane daily Part of broader push to reduce sugar imports, boost local industry A new $129 million sugar factory is planned for construction in Ghana, a joint venture between the government, the Philippine company Nu Agri Asia Corporation, and local partner...