Dangote pledges to spearhead a large new oil refinery project in East Africa
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has committed to backing the development of a new oil refinery in Tanzania as part […]
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Tanzania probe reports 518 deaths linked to poll-related unrest
A government-appointed commission in Tanzania has reported that 518 people died during violence linked to the October general elections, a
Shipping disruptions from Iran war strain medicine supply in Sudan
Inside a modest health facility in a remote part of rural Sudan, pharmacy shelves are gradually running bare, with staff
Africa’s leading bank signals global push as loans hit $5.3bn
Plans for global expansion are being considered by South Africa’s most valuable bank, Capitec, though leadership emphasises that the initiative
Nigeria records 108% spike in foreign stock market inflows in March
Renewed interest is emerging among foreign investors in Nigeria’s stock market after a prolonged period of caution, supported by improving
Zambia signs $1.5bn energy pact to add 900MW and reinforce power supply amid climate strain
A $1.5 billion funding deal has been secured by Zambia from China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) to boost electricity generation
Nigeria eyes $74bn livestock expansion to curb food shortages and inflation
Plans are underway by Nigeria’s federal government to grow the livestock sector into a $74 billion industry over the next
Africa’s top billionaire gains $3.21 billion in wealth
Nigeria’s business magnate Aliko Dangote is standing out as one of the continent’s leading wealth builders in 2026, as his
Nigeria lands $425M solar deal as Burkina Faso and others join
Roughly $425 million in funding flowed into Nigeria in 2025 to set up eight renewable energy manufacturing plants, highlighting efforts
Botswana mobilises $64m for digital infrastructure rollout across Southern African markets
The Botswana Tech Fund (BTF) has introduced a multi-phase venture capital programme targeting about $64 million in total funding commitments,