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Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, is set to build Nigeria’s largest and deepest seaport in Ogun State to boost export...
19/07/2025

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, is set to build Nigeria’s largest and deepest seaport in Ogun State to boost exports, including LNG! This mega project will supercharge the Dangote conglomerate’s growth, despite challenges with Nigeria’s free trade zones.

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, is set to build Nigeria’s largest and deepest seaport in Ogun State to boost exports.

President Samia Suluhu has unveiled Vision 2050, a growth blueprint that aims to transform Tanzania into an upper-middle...
19/07/2025

President Samia Suluhu has unveiled Vision 2050, a growth blueprint that aims to transform Tanzania into an upper-middle-income powerhouse with a $1 trillion economy by 2050. Focusing on agriculture, tourism, mining, the blue economy, and more, this blueprint is modelled to reshape the nation’s future.

Tanzania Vision 2050: To achieve higher middle income economy status

SHOCKING UN LEAK: A week before the M23 rebels seized Goma, Rwanda’s President Kagame reportedly planned to capture Goma...
18/07/2025

SHOCKING UN LEAK: A week before the M23 rebels seized Goma, Rwanda’s President Kagame reportedly planned to capture Goma and Bukavu, while Uganda’s UPDF doubled its presence in North Kivu and Ituri provinces.

A week to Goma takeover by M23 rebels, Rwanda informed UN experts that Kagame had decided to imminently take control of the city and Bukavu.

Africa CDC is co-developing a bold continental framework to decentralize lab services, boosting early warning systems an...
18/07/2025

Africa CDC is co-developing a bold continental framework to decentralize lab services, boosting early warning systems and rapid detection of desease outbreak. The plan involves training, national sample transport, and lab mapping, to firm up Africa’s health defenses

Africa CDC experts are co-developing framework for decentralizing laboratory services to counter disease outbreaks with early warning systems.

The demand for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles is soaring, thanks to game-changing government incentives like subs...
18/07/2025

The demand for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles is soaring, thanks to game-changing government incentives like subsidies and slashed import taxes. 🌿 Latest stats show these policies are driving a cleaner, more sustainable future for transport.

The demand for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles in Tanzania is soaring, thanks to incentives such as subsidies and lower import taxes.

South Africa-based Satrix has just launched its MSCI World Feeder ETF on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) at $5.89 ...
17/07/2025

South Africa-based Satrix has just launched its MSCI World Feeder ETF on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) at $5.89 KES761/unit, opening doors to global markets. Investors can now diversify their portfolio with Satrix's ETF and join the NSE’s journey to becoming a global financial hub.

Satrix, a giant in South Africa’s index-tracking investment sector, has announced the secondary listing of its MSCI World Feeder ETF on the NSE.

The June 27th peace agreement between Congo and Rwanda—backed by the U.S.—introduces a critical minerals traceability an...
15/07/2025

The June 27th peace agreement between Congo and Rwanda—backed by the U.S.—introduces a critical minerals traceability and governance plan aimed at curbing mineral smuggling. Currently, reports show that the DRC is losing roughly $1 billion annually to illicit mineral exports, much of it smuggled through Uganda and Rwanda, both of which have minimal proven reserves yet remain major exporters of gold and coltan.

US-backed June 2025 Congo-Rwanda plan sets up a scheme for critical minerals’ traceability and governance, potentially kicking out smugglers.

As Tanzania and much of Africa race toward industrialization, a quiet crisis is looming — a shrinking skilled workforce....
15/07/2025

As Tanzania and much of Africa race toward industrialization, a quiet crisis is looming — a shrinking skilled workforce. With experienced workers retiring faster than they can be replaced, the manufacturing industry is struggling to keep pace in the digital age.

“Until we bridge this skills gap, we’ll be forced to rely on foreign labour,” warns Musa Janafy, lecturer at the University of Dar es Salaam, in an exclusive with The Exchange

A silent crisis in the form of lack of skilled labour is threatening to hit the manufacturing industry as workforce is retiring faster than new hires.

The Global Energy Perspective 2025 report warns that the shift to cleaner energy is entering a more complex, costly, and...
14/07/2025

The Global Energy Perspective 2025 report warns that the shift to cleaner energy is entering a more complex, costly, and technologically demanding phase. Africa’s role is becoming increasingly vital — but to meet Paris Agreement goals, the pace of change must accelerate, and action must be urgent.

Global energy transition is entering a new phase, marked by rising costs, complexity, and increased technology challenges.

Tanzania and Dubai have launched a joint natural gas venture — Energetech-Tantel — marking a bold step in unlocking East...
14/07/2025

Tanzania and Dubai have launched a joint natural gas venture — Energetech-Tantel — marking a bold step in unlocking East Africa’s energy potential. The deal comes as demand for natural gas surges across the EAC, with small-scale energy producers stepping up to bridge supply gaps and power growth.

Tanzania and Dubai have launched a joint natural gas venture — Energetech-Tantel — marking a bold step in unlocking EA’s energy potential.

In an Op-Ed, Bleming Nekati, AfDB’s Regional Head for Private Sector Operations in Southern Africa, highlights how the B...
14/07/2025

In an Op-Ed, Bleming Nekati, AfDB’s Regional Head for Private Sector Operations in Southern Africa, highlights how the Bank’s $139M loan to the City of Johannesburg is set to transform lives — from improved basic services to expanded economic opportunities for residents. The deal also signals a growing confidence that Africa’s cities—when well-managed—can access capital markets and drive their own development.

AfDB's $139M funding will directly impact the lives of Jo'burg residents by strengthening basic services and expanding economic opportunities.

Tanzania is turning up the heat on clean energy by embracing geothermal power. With support from Indonesia and Japan, th...
12/07/2025

Tanzania is turning up the heat on clean energy by embracing geothermal power. With support from Indonesia and Japan, the country is exploring at least five geothermal sites to boost green energy and cut emissions.

Geothermal power: Tanzania's renewed drive for green energy

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