Namibia’s communications regulator CRAN and the University of Namibia (UNAM) signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation in ICT, cybersecurity, research and capacity-building. The partnership aligns with Namibia’s national digital-transformation strategy, which prioritizes local talent development and innovation. CRAN will provide regulatory and operational expertise, while UNAM will...

Partnership covers Madagascar, Comoros, Senegal, Togo, and Tanzania Users to access virtual and physical cards through MVola and Mixx apps Deal aims to expand financial inclusion and support small businesses The Axian Group has announced a partnership with Mastercard to launch a suite of payment solutions in the countries where it operates. Announced in late November 2025, the...

Côte d’Ivoire opens West Africa’s first large-scale veterinary public health facility in Abidjan Center to monitor epidemics, treat rabies, and combat animal trypanosomiasis Project aims to strengthen veterinary services and curb rising zoonotic disease risks Côte d’Ivoire has opened a new veterinary public health facility in Abidjan’s Cocody district. Officials say...

BCEAO keeps key lending rate at 3.25% and marginal rate at 5.25%. UEMOA growth reaches 6.6% in Q3; inflation falls to -1.3% Central bank cites strong output, improved trade, and easing import costs The Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) kept its key interest rates unchanged on Wednesday after a regular meeting of its Monetary Policy Committee in Dakar. The main rate...

Algeria and Belarus agree to form joint committee to expand education cooperation Talks focus on vocational training, digital integration, and aligning education with job needs Algeria’s school system faces rising enrollment, with 12 million students nationwide Algeria and Belarus discussed expanding their educational cooperation during a meeting in Algiers on Tuesday, the...

South Africa’s Traxtion to invest 3.4 billion rand to expand rail fleet Deal includes 46 KiwiRail locomotives and 920 new wagons for modernization Investment aligns with rail reforms opening Transnet network to private operators South African private rail operator Traxtion will invest 3.4 billion rand (about $200 million) to upgrade and expand its locomotive and wagon...

Mali expects $1 billion in extra annual mining revenue after 2023 sector audit Government recovered 761 billion CFA francs, exceeding initial 400 billion target New mining code raises state stake to 35% and strengthens local participation Mali expects an additional 586 billion CFA francs (about $1 billion) each year from mining companies following a 2023 sector audit,...

Ghana approves 5.3 billion cedis ($460 million) for the ministry of roads in 2026 Funding to improve major, regional and rural roads and create 500,000 jobs Part of broader “Big Push” plan to close infrastructure gaps and boost growth Ghana’s parliament has approved 5.3 billion cedis ($460 million) for the Ministry of Roads and Highways in the 2026 national budget, the...

Nigeria launches 240 solar-powered tricycles across 12 universities to cut transport costs Government-funded program includes solar charging stations and student union management Initiative aims to reduce fares by over 70% and promote zero-emission mobility Nigeria’s federal government on Tuesday rolled out 240 solar-powered electric tricycles across 12 public universities,...

Ghana aims to lead Africa in electric vehicle development, minister says Country has 17,000 EVs but lacks nationwide charging and maintenance infrastructure Government plans major clean-energy investments to support EV growth and energy transition Ghana wants to move faster than any other African country in developing electric vehicles (EVs) and turn its early advantage into...