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Asia - Africa Connectivity
COSCO, ONE Alliance Launch Asia – South Africa Express Services
Building upon the Asia-South Africa Express Service (ZAX) inaugurated in May 2018, the Ocean Network Express (ONE) Alliance and China’s
FINANCE
NEPAD Launches €500M Green Fund
On 24 July 2026, the African Union Development Agency (AUDA) New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) announced the creation of
AGRIBUSINESS
Cocoa Summit Creates Cartel for Cocoa Growers to Graduate from Bean to Brand
In the likes of the Oil Producing and Exporting Countries (OPEC), the West African countries of Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Ghana
MINING
JOGMEC and Toyota Tsusho Commit $66M to NCMI’s Lofdal Rare Earth Project
On 30 July 2026, JOGMEC and Toyota Tsusho committed to an investment of USD 34 million into the Lofdal Rare
HEALTH
Mahama Bags Financing for Seven Hospitals After Co-Chairing One Health Summit in France
Context of Visit Ghanaian President John Mahama successfully concluded an official visit to France from 6 to 9 April 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
Zimbabwe’s VP Mohadi Commissioned Kasambabezi Border Post
On 24 July 2026, Zimbabwe’s Vice President Mohadi officially commissioned the modernized Kasambabezi Border Post in Binga, Matabeleland North. Minister
ENERGY
Zambia Adds 100MW of Solar Power with 2nd Phase at Chisamba
On 21 July 2026, Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema commissioned the Chisamba solar farm, the largest photovoltaic (#PV) project with a
MANUFACTURING
Jindal Invests $160M to Electrify Coal Mining Operations in Mozambique
On 24 July 2026, Jindal Group announced that it will invest USD 160 million to fully electrify its coal mining
TECHNOLOGY
African Startups Raise $1.4B During 1H26
During the first half of 2026 (1H26), startups across Africa managed to raise about USD 1.4 billion, roughly the same
