Angola, long recognized as a powerhouse in African oil production, is now poised to emerge as a significant player in the global natural gas sector following a groundbreaking discovery in the offshore Lower Congo Basin. The exploration well, named “Gajajeira-01,” has uncovered substantial natural gas reserves and associated condensates, signaling a pivotal shift in the […]

South Africa has officially lifted its import ban on live poultry and poultry products from Brazil. The decision, follows the successful containment of a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreak in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state, a critical poultry-producing region. This resolution comes after a series of intensive bilateral discussions and a thorough review […]

A monumental undertaking spanning two East African nations, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project is now entering its critical final phase, a “12-month sprint” that promises to usher Uganda into the exclusive club of oil-exporting countries by the second half of 2026. With approximately $3.6 billion already invested, this ambitious cross-border infrastructure project […]

In a monumental stride forward for its economic liberalization and financial modernization, Ethiopia today officially launched its long-awaited securities exchange. This historic event marks the introduction of a secondary market for government treasury bills (T-bills) in electronic form, signaling a profound transformation in how the nation mobilizes domestic capital and integrates into the global financial […]

South Africa’s vital agricultural sector is bracing for significant headwinds following the recent announcement by the U.S. government of a steep 30% tariff on South African exports, effective August 1, 2025. This move, described by AgriSA as a “wake-up call” for the nation’s trade policy and agricultural sector, casts a long shadow over high-value commodities […]

The City of Cape Town has unveiled a staggering R71.2 billion (approximately $3.9 billion) investment plan over the next three years, targeting critical infrastructure upgrades and a significant shift towards diversified and sustainable electricity supply. This monumental commitment positions Cape Town at the forefront of South Africa’s energy transition, aiming to drastically reduce its reliance […]

South Africa’s business landscape is rapidly transforming, driven by an enthusiastic embrace of Artificial Intelligence (AI). A groundbreaking new survey by global technology brand Asus reveals that an impressive 77% of South African business decision-makers are ready to adopt AI tools immediately, with over half (51%) already experiencing measurable, positive outcomes. These compelling findings paint […]

The world’s youngest nation, South Sudan, is once again at a critical economic crossroads, facing a severe financial crisis that has pushed its leadership to seek urgent external assistance. In a clear sign of the deepening woes, South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has undertaken two official trips to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this year, […]

In a strategic move to alleviate its burgeoning debt burden and unlock crucial development financing, Egypt has successfully secured over $900 million in debt swap agreements with key international partners, including Germany, Italy, and, for the first time, China. This proactive approach, announced by Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, Rania Al-Mashat, […]

Africa is on the cusp of a profound digital transformation, with its data centre sector emerging as a critical backbone for this continental shift. A new benchmark study, the ADCA INSIDER SURVEY 2025, unveiled by the Africa Data Centres Association (ADCA) during the recent Data Centres in Africa event in Johannesburg, reveals an optimistic outlook: […]