MTN Zambia tests Starlink satellite service connecting phones directly from space Direct-to-device technology enables connectivity in remote areas without towers African telecom operators expand ...

South Africa launches African Digital Transformation Center in Pretoria Center supports tech innovation, startups and digital skills across Africa Initiative part of ITU network with seven ...

Côte d’Ivoire, UNFPA sign $75 million cooperation programme for 2026-2030 Plan targets maternal health, family planning, gender-based violence, demographic data Maternal mortality remains high despite ...

Mechanism aims to attract private capital and reduce reliance on state guarantees Power transmission projects prioritized to boost energy security and renewables The World Bank said on March 5 its ...

Malawi central bank cuts benchmark rate 200 basis points to 24% Decision follows inflation decline, driven mainly by lower food prices Economy remains fragile amid drought, fuel shortages and weak ...

Togo integrates Digital Marketing Intelligence platform with automated product marking system Inspectors trained to detect fraud, counterfeits using digital market surveillance tools Product marking ...

DRC agencies sign deal to monitor financial flows in infrastructure projects Partnership aims to improve transparency, traceability, prevent corruption and money laundering DRC seeks credibility as ...

Ghana considers raising gold royalties up to 12% amid price surge Mining firms and US, China, UK diplomats warn reform could hurt investment Government seeks higher mining revenues while negotiating ...

Guinea council adopts laws guiding “Simandou 2040” development strategy Plan includes 122 projects, $200 billion investment over 15 years Mining-led growth expected, but poverty remains about 52% ...

Ghana inaugurates $40 million Olam Agri pasta plant near Tema Plant capacity 60,000 tonnes yearly, targeting domestic pasta demand Production aims to cut pasta imports by about 40% Ghanaian President ...

DRC launches technical, financial audit of China-backed Sicomines program Review covers mining, infrastructure spending, debt since 2008 agreement Project accumulated nearly $9 billion debt financing ...

Middle East war raises risk premiums and oil volatility, testing Gulf capital as Africa’s financing alternative as markets price uncertainty. With China lending less and Eurobonds costly, Africa leans ...