The acquisition signals rising confidence in Africa’s digital infrastructure as a viable, long-term investment sector. It follows a wave of funding into telecoms, fibre networks, and digital connectivity, positioning the continent as a growth frontier for impact-driven private equity. Kenyan internet service provider Mawingu Networks is set to sell a 35% stake to Pembani Remgro Infrastructure...

Nigerian diaspora-led edtech startups deliver digital learning tailored to African realities. Over 98 million young Africans remain out of school; technology offers scalable solutions. Startups emphasize low-cost, offline-accessible content to boost inclusion and cultural identity. Confronted with ongoing barriers to education across Africa, digital innovations driven by the...

BHP sells its 17% stake in Kabanga to Lifezone Metals for up to $83 million. Nickel prices have plunged from $48,000 in 2022 to about $15,000 per tonne today. BHP remains active in Africa, investing $25 million in Botswana copper projects this year. Australian mining giant BHP agreed to sell its 17% stake in Tanzania’s Kabanga nickel project to Lifezone...

Chad joins a regional effort to revive education for 850,000 marginalized youth. The project blends digital and face-to-face learning to tackle high dropout and learning poverty. Success depends on regional cooperation, local resource mobilization, and overcoming security challenges. School dropouts and instability threaten the Sahel’s future, making education system reforms...

Ghana increases its vaccine budget by 46%, fully pays $24.5 million to Gavi. The government expects to distribute hundreds of thousands of vaccine doses nationwide by August. Ghana aims to become a regional vaccine manufacturing hub. Gavi has helped improve vaccine access in Ghana since 2000, vaccinating nearly 95% of children by 2023, official data shows. This year, the...

PFL Africa announces Benin as host for the 2025 season finals. Benin shines through recent international MMA successes and local development. PFL Africa, led by Francis Ngannou, invests heavily in growing African MMA. The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the world’s second-largest mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion, has announced that Benin will host the final event of its...

Many African energy plans rely heavily on foreign expertise, limiting local autonomy. New training programs aim to build African skills in energy planning and data analysis. Lack of in-house capacity slows independent policy development and widens donor influence. African countries face major challenges in their energy transition as they continue to depend on foreign help to design...

In southeastern Morocco, near the Algerian border, lies Merzouga—a small village at the heart of the Saharan desert, known for its monumental dunes and stark, captivating landscapes. Far from the bustle of urban life, Merzouga offers a different rhythm, shaped by caravans, wind, sand, and light. This Saharan oasis sits at the edge of Erg Chebbi, one of Morocco’s two major ergs, where golden...

• Lifezone Metals will invest $942M in Tanzania’s Kabanga nickel project over 18 years.• Project targets $14.1B revenue with a 4.5-year payback despite weak nickel prices.• Tanzania holds 16% stake, expecting $3.6B in taxes and royalties. U.S. mining company Lifezone Metals now plans to invest $942 million to develop the Kabanga nickel project in Tanzania. This...

• Dangote Group generates over 1,500 MW, a third of Nigeria’s available power.• Dangote says Nigeria should generate 50,000-60,000 MW, citing systemic failures.• He urges local investment in energy, blaming capital flight for power deficits. Dangote Group generates over 1,500 megawatts (MW) of electricity for its industrial operations. This amount represents roughly one-third of...