Namibia to boost sulphuric acid production as critical mineral output rises
Namibia is set to increase its sulphuric acid production in response to rising critical mineral output, several mineral companies said on Thursday.
12 Sep, 2025
Ghana’s public debt expected to fall to 60% of GDP from 82% in 2022
Ghana’s macroeconomic situation is improving, with growth outperforming expectations and authorities making headway on debt, the IMF said on Thursday.
11 Sep, 2025
Uganda raises growth expectations over five years boosted by oil
Uganda expects to start crude oil production around mid-2026 and will prioritise investments in oil and gas, transport infrastructure, electricity and industrial parks.
11 Sep, 2025
Dangote refinery petrol unit repairs to last up to three months: Reuters
The petrol unit at Nigeria’s 650,000 barrel-per-day Dangote refinery may be shut for 2-3 months for repairs, Reuters news agency reports.
5 Sep, 2025
Mauritania’s Tah takes over as African Development Bank chief
NVIDIA unveils new robot chip for a Terminator-style future
Botswana central bank holds main interest rate at 1.90%
Uganda negotiates debt financing for 85% of planned $3 billion railway project
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20 Aug, 2025
Ethiopia’s foreign direct investment increases ahead of bond restructuring
Ethiopia received $4 billion in foreign direct investment during its fiscal year to July 2025, marking a 2.2% increase from the previous year, its Investment Commission said on Tuesday.
20 Aug, 2025
Kenya considers debt buyback, longer-dated bond sales to cushion spending
Kenya is exploring buying back maturing local bonds using proceeds from the corresponding sale of longer-dated bonds to manage a wall of maturities and ease the strain on public finances.
18 Aug, 2025
South Africa banks curb lending over climate-related default risks, study finds
South African banks have become more reluctant to lend as the threat of extreme weather events has heightened the risk of defaults, a new study has found.
14 Aug, 2025
South African court revokes TotalEnergies, Shell joint oil exploration permit
The order is the latest in a series of court challenges between environmentalists and oil companies looking to explore along South Africa’s coast.
13 Aug, 2025
High gold prices entice mining companies into more exploration in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean laboratories are struggling to cope with a surge in mineral samples submitted by mines ramping up exploration activity in response to record gold prices, a mine executive said on Wednesday.
11 Aug, 2025
Namibia’s central bank lowers 2025, 2026 economic growth forecasts
Namibia’s central bank has lowered its economic growth forecasts for this year and next, citing difficulties faced by key sectors, including agriculture and mining.
11 Aug, 2025
Algeria, Somalia set up joint economic team
The two countries agree to ”define the areas of bilateral cooperation based on the developmental needs and priorities of both countries,” says Algerian foreign minister.
5 Aug, 2025
Pay TV provider MultiChoice insists subscription fee cuts ‘not tenable’ in Ghana
Satellite TV services provider MultiChoice says it will continue to negotiate with Ghanaian authorities to resolve the subscription rates issue.
4 Aug, 2025
Nigeria’s oil production tops 1.8 million barrels per day in July
Nigeria’s oil production surpassed 1.8 million barrels per day (bpd) in July 2025, with current average output at 1.78 million bpd, officials said on Monday.
4 Aug, 2025
Ghana gives satellite TV service provider MultiChoice ultimatum to review charges
MultiChoice, which operates pay-TV services DSTV and GOTV has faced legal and regulatory hurdles in the past years from some countries.