Focus
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
China Authorizes Standard Bank and ICBC for RMB Clearing in Africa
On 26 June 2026, China’s Central Bank — the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) — announced that it had authorized
AGRIBUSINESS
WADB Approves $70M for Modernization of Agriculture in Togo
During the 15th Ordinary Board Meeting of the West African Development Bank (WADB) in Lomé on 29 June 2026, a
MINING
Vedanta Launches IPO at NYSE for its Zambian Mining Unit, CopperTech
On 23 June 2026, Indian firm Vedanta (BSE: VEDL) launched the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of its Zambian copper mining
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
Guinea Pumps $670M Into Improving Water Supply and Sanitation
On 29 June 2026, Guinea’s Minister of Water Resources Sekou Camara officially launched the Water Supply and Sanitation Project. The
ENERGY
ZCCM-IH and Wonderful Group Partner to Build 600MW Power Plant in Sinazongwe
In a statement released on the 1st of June 2026, the Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) announced that
MANUFACTURING
Hongwang Pledges $3B Investment in Bagamoyo Eco Maritime City
On 9 April 2026, Hongwang Tanzania signed an agreement with the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA) to
TECHNOLOGY
Dodai Secures $13M Series A Funding to Accelerate eMobility in Ethiopia
On 28 April 2026, Dodai signed agreements with the British International Investment (BII) and other Venture Capital (VC) firms for
