Uganda has granted an operating licence to Starlink, the satellite internet company owned by Elon Musk, marking the company’s entry into another East African market after months of regulatory uncertainty. Uganda has granted Starlink an operating licence, allowing the company to begin providing satellite internet services in the country. The licence was officially signed after…
Zambia seeks to expand its equity in domestic mining assets, reflecting a broader pan-African trend toward the localization of mine ownership. Zambia aims to increase its equity in domestic mining assets as part of a wider trend towards local ownership in Africa. Recent moves include raising equity in Lubambe Copper Mines from 20% to 30%…
World Cup supporters from five African nations have received partial relief after the United States confirmed it will waive a visa deposit requirement for eligible ticket holders travelling to the 2026 FIFA World Cup though strict conditions still apply. The US has waived the visa deposit requirement for World Cup ticket holders from Algeria, Cape…
Indian billionaire Ravi Jaipuria is accelerating his expansion across Africa after opening a $40 million snacks, juice, and dairy manufacturing complex in Zimbabwe, deepening his footprint in one of the continent’s fastest-growing consumer markets. Indian billionaire Ravi Jaipuria is rapidly expanding his investment in Africa, notably with a $40 million snacks, juice, and dairy complex…
Nearly 20 million people in Sudan are facing acute hunger as civil war, collapsing infrastructure and worsening insecurity push the country deeper into one of the world’s gravest humanitarian disasters. Sudan’s worsening civil war has pushed nearly 20 million people into acute hunger, with famine risks rising across Darfur and Kordofan. Aid groups warn that…
Kenya has raised fuel prices for the second straight month, pushing diesel to a record high and worsening pressure on households and businesses already battling rising living costs. Kenya has raised diesel prices to a record Sh242.92 per litre, marking its second major fuel increase in weeks amid global oil supply fears. The sharp rise…
Mining-focused private equity firm Appian Capital Advisory has acquired a major copper project in Namibia. Appian Capital Advisory has acquired a 95% stake in the Omitiomire copper project in Namibia, aiming to start production within three years. The firm plans to invest over $400 million in developing the mine, though the purchase price was not…
A low Climate Index in African cities, as calculated by Numbeo, indicates environments that are frequently less comfortable in terms of temperature, humidity, and vulnerability to harsh weather conditions. A low Climate Index in African cities means frequent discomfort due to harsh temperatures, humidity, or extreme weather, impacting daily life and urban planning. African cities…
Nigerian businessman and philanthropist Tony Elumelu has urged African countries to move past what he described as a “victim mentality” tied to colonial history and instead embrace foreign investment from across the world to drive economic growth. Tony Elumelu has called on African countries to move beyond colonial grievances and embrace foreign investment from all…
