Zambia will this week host a Chinese premier for the first time in 28 years, a landmark visit that comes as the copper-rich nation emerges from a bruising financial crisis and positions itself for renewed investment. Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits Zambia, marking the first visit in 28 years as Zambia recovers from financial distress.…
Ethiopia has taken a major step toward expanding its industrial base after a Russian company signed a $1billion agreement to build a 500,000-ton aluminium plant in the country. Ethiopia signed a $1 billion agreement with Russian company RUSAL to build a 500,000-ton aluminium plant. The project aims to position Ethiopia as a competitive aluminium supplier…
Africa is steadily advancing toward a Single Digital Market by 2030, an ambitious vision championed by the Smart Africa Alliance. This year’s seventh Transform Africa Summit (TAS), held in Conakry, brought together heads of state, policymakers, and technology leaders for three days of discussions on the continent’s digital future. The summit, organised by Smart Africa…
Recent reports indicate that some Palestinians paid for seats on a chartered flight to South Africa, raising questions about whether the evacuation was purely humanitarian. Their unexpected arrival reportedly took even South African President Cyril Ramaphosa by surprise. Some evacuees reportedly paid $2,000 per seat for the flight, raising concerns over the irregularities of the…
A cybersecurity breach in Somalia’s electronic visa (e-visa) system has exposed the personal data of 35,000 travelers, including citizens from South Africa, Uganda, Somalia, and Ethiopia, with Kenya topping the list globally with over 13,000 affected. A cybersecurity breach in Somalia’s e-visa system exposed personal details of 35,000 travelers. The breach affected individuals from 25…
Africa’s electricity demand is expected to grow steadily over the coming decades. According to the IEA, overall energy demand could increase by around 60% by 2040 under current policies. While growth is significant, countries vary widely in their nuclear preparednes, some are ready, others are almost ready, and many are still far off. Africa’s electricity…
Despite rising global conflicts and deteriorating peacefulness worldwide, several African countries continue to maintain peace, stability and safety for their citizens. The 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI) indicates a global decrease in peacefulness, with a deterioration of 0.36 percent. Africa shows mixed performance, with half of its countries improving in peace rankings while the other…
Across Africa, diesel remains one of the most important fuels for economic activity, powering everything from public transportation and freight logistics to industrial machinery and agriculture. Compared to last month’s global average diesel price of $1.23 per liter, the new global average of $1.24 per liter saw Libya experience a slight price increase. Diesel prices…
Ghana is preparing to abolish value-added tax on mineral exploration and reconnaissance activities in a major policy shift aimed at reviving investment in its mining sector. Ghana plans to abolish the VAT on mineral exploration and reconnaissance activities to attract investments in the mining sector. The elimination of the 15% VAT aims to lower costs…
