Africa produces what it doesn’t consume, and consumes what it doesn’t produce. That stark line captures the contradictions of a continent that holds between 50% and 60% of the world’s uncultivated ...

Mobile phones now handle sales, payments, and logistics for thousands of small businesses Orange launches Mobile Pro to serve firms with fewer than 10 employees The offer reflects the growing weight ...

Guinea ratifies €66 million loans to fund digital TV rollout Project to upgrade RTG, build studios, expand broadcast network Transition aims to improve coverage, after missing 2025 deadline Guinea’s ...

Mulilo reaches financial close on 380 MW solar plant in Beaufort West Plant to generate 818 GWh annually, supply businesses via PPA Project avoids 860,000 tons CO2 yearly, backed by major investors ...

Mozambique's telecom regulator is reviewing bids from three operators for 5G spectrum in the 700 MHz, 2.6 GHz, and 3.5 GHz bands. No commercial launch date has been set, and the rollout will come with ...

Data center electricity use is expected to nearly double by 2030 Renewables and gas will supply most of the additional demand Africa remains a marginal player due to limited digital and energy ...

Togo unveils 2026–2028 strategy to boost Sahel-Gulf cooperation Plan targets security, trade corridors, political dialogue, regional integration Initiative may deepen AES ties, raising questions for ...

Funding part of $250 million raise to boost investor confidence Fintech expands services, processes $40 billion across 30 countries Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved a $75 million investment ...

Hitachi completes battery-powered mining truck trial at Zambia copper mine Truck logged 4,000 km, transported 30,000 tons, zero CO2 emissions Electric mining market growing rapidly despite cost, ...

Seychelles president visits Russia, UAE to strengthen strategic partnerships Talks cover tourism, investment, transport, food security cooperation Trip reflects push for balanced international ties ...

UniPod launched Botswana's first homegrown VR program, letting users explore its labs remotely. The technology has potential uses in education, tourism, and mining. The project is part of Botswana's ...

Nigerian airlines paused a threatened strike pending April 22 talks Jet fuel costs surged nearly 300%, from ₦900 to ₦3,300/liter African carriers face structurally higher fuel costs than global peers ...