Africa
Madagascar Lifts 16-Year Ban on New Mining Permits, Retains Gold
Madagascar has lifted a 16-year moratorium on the issuance of new mining permits for most minerals, the government announced late...
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Namibia to Begin Gradual Shutdown of 2G, 3G Networks as Regulator Pushes 4G, 5G, Satellite Tech
Namibian telecom operators are expected to begin a gradual shutdown of 2G and 3G networks starting this year, as the...
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Mozambique Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate to 9.25% on Easing Inflation
The Bank of Mozambique has cut its benchmark interest rate to 9.25 per cent from 9.50 per cent, continuing its...
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Mali Secures 51% Stake in Domestic Explosives Company to Boost Economic Sovereignty
In a strategic push to enhance its economic sovereignty, Mali’s government has acquired a 51% controlling stake in a newly...
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S&P Global Upgrades DR Congo’s Outlook to Positive Amid Strong Mining Exports
S&P Global has upgraded the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) outlook from “stable” to “positive,” reflecting growing confidence in the...
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Zambia’s Inflation Falls Below 10% for First Time Since 2023
Zambia’s inflation rate has dropped below the 10 per cent mark for the first time since 2023, offering relief to...
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Vungu Solar Signs 25-Year Agreement with ZETDC for 30 MW Project in Zimbabwe
Vungu Solar Pvt Ltd has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company...
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Tanzania Targets June 2026 Deadline to Sign Agreement Reviving $42bn LNG Project
Tanzania plans to sign, before June 2026, the agreement governing the restart of the long-stalled Tanzania Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)...
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Somaliland President Pitches Investment Opportunities at Davos Following Israel Recognition
Somaliland’s President, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, used the World Economic Forum in Davos to position his self-governing region as a viable...
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Tanzania Targets June Signing for $42bn LNG Project After Prolonged Delays
Tanzania expects to sign a long-delayed $42 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project agreement before June, with gas production projected...
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