5G offers higher speeds than 4G and supports high-capacity applications like telemedicine, digital education, and smart agriculture. Improved connectivity will empower both government services and private businesses to deliver more efficient, real-time solutions, especially in health, education, and financial inclusion Zoodlabs SL, a company that provides high-speed internet services through a...

Afreximbank rejects Fitch’s credit rating cut, citing legal limits on debt actions Bank says its financials follow global standards and its risk controls remain solid African Peer Review Mechanism backs Afreximbank, questions Fitch’s sovereign loan view Afreximbank responded today to Fitch Ratings’ recent downgrade of its long-term credit rating from BBB to BBB- with a...

• SODEN and Dutch fund CFM to build 76 MW biomass plant using farm byproducts• Cocoa and rubber waste to fuel grid-connected renewable power and biofuels• Govt targets 45% renewables in energy mix by 2030, mobilizing $2B in investment Côte d’Ivoire is advancing its energy transition strategy by leveraging agricultural waste from cocoa and rubber production. On June 3, 2025, in...

• EU adds four African projects to its strategic list for critical mineral supply• Projects include rare earths in Malawi and South Africa, graphite in Madagascar, and cobalt refining in Zambia• Local processing rules and global competition push EU to rethink its funding and trade policies The European Union is stepping up efforts to secure critical minerals from Africa, but experts say it...

Investments in data centres contribute to GDP growth, job creation, and digital sovereignty. It helps close the infrastructure gap, meets cloud demand, supports environmental sustainability, and strengthens Africa’s position in the global digital value chain. Teraco, a South African data centre operator, announced on June 3 the completion of its eighth data centre development, JB5, located at...

• Applications open until June 27 for AI-focused Llama Impact Accelerator• Program supports startups in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Senegal• Aims to drive AI solutions in sectors like health, education, and agriculture Applications are now open for the Llama Impact Accelerator 2025, a regional program targeting African startups developing local solutions using artificial...

• NOA finalizes financing for 349 MW solar project, South Africa’s largest to date• Standard Bank provides innovative guarantee mechanism to accelerate rollout• Khauta complex to produce over 1,000 GWh of clean energy annually South African energy group NOA announced on June 9 that it has secured financing for its 349 MW Khauta South solar project, set to become the country’s largest...

• Allied Gold remains open to new partners for Sadiola mine expansion in Mali• Ambrosia plans to invest $375 million for a 40% stake in the project• Gold output target set at 300,000 ounces annually over 19 years Allied Gold is considering additional partnership options for the expansion of its Sadiola gold mine in Mali, despite a February agreement with UAE-based investment fund...

• 1,000 teachers and parents to be trained in school management in crisis zones• Supported by UNICEF and “Education Cannot Wait” to address low school attendance• Just 27% of children complete primary school; 63% miss regular attendance In the Central African Republic, where only 27% of children complete primary school and 63% do not attend regularly, community-driven efforts are key...

• COI’s second phase aims to raise €3 billion by 2030 for plastic waste reduction• New focus includes packaging innovation and stronger recycling systems• Africa remains heavily impacted despite low global plastic output The Clean Oceans Initiative (COI) has launched a second phase targeting at least €3 billion ($3.6 billion) in funding by 2030 to intensify the global fight...