Collaborative approach
Ghana has become the first African country to join the WEF’s Global Plastic Action Partnership. The West African country... Read more
15 Oct, 2019
Well connected
Côte d’Ivoire is set to benefit from yet another undersea cable that will deepen digital infrastructure, and lower the... Read more
8 Oct, 2019
Cleared to approach
Visitors from 47 selected countries no longer have to apply in advance for visas to Namibia when travelling through... Read more
8 Oct, 2019
Raising the bar
Kenya’s first green bond (fixed-income securities that draw capital for climate and environmental projects) has raised KES4.3 billion. As... Read more
8 Oct, 2019
Good as new
Nigeria plans to begin fully restoring three of its state-owned oil refineries as of early next year. Despite numerous... Read more
1 Oct, 2019
Second chance
The Ugandan government has announced plans to revive a dormant copper mine. As reported by Bloomberg, it is preparing... Read more
1 Oct, 2019
Growth spurt
Cashew nut production in Tanzania is forecast to increase by more than a third next year. Favourable weather conditions,... Read more
1 Oct, 2019
Full of beans
Ghana has signed an MoU that will see the establishment of a cocoa-processing facility. Through a public-private partnership, the... Read more
24 Sep, 2019
Guiding light
Airports in Zimbabwe could soon operate exclusively on solar power. The Zimbabwean government has announced plans to install solar... Read more
24 Sep, 2019
Fuel for thought
A new energy trading company has been launched to promote Mozambique’s gas industry. Global energy and commodities firm Vitol... Read more
24 Sep, 2019
