he Government of Kenya has signed a US$150 million (KSh16.38 billion) financing agreement with United Bank for Africa (UBA) as part of a landmark US$1.35 billion (KSh175 billion) programme aimed …
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Airtel Kenya Moves Into Home Fiber Market With $150m Data Centre
Airtel Kenya has announced plans to enter the home fiber market in response to rising demand for high-speed internet across the country. The move is part of a wider digital …
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African DevelopmentDigital TransformationFintechInfrastructureInnovationRenewable EnergyTechnologyTransportation & Logisitics
The 5 Key Tech Foundations Powering Nigerian’s Critical Infrastructure
The nation’s critical infrastructure, for decades, has been a tale of immense potential weighed down by systemic challenges. From power grids that flicker unpredictably to logistics chains that choke on …
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Community DevelopmentEconomyEnvironmentGovernment PolicyInfrastructureMining
Ghana Chamber of Mines Seeks Inclusive Review of Minerals and Mining Act
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has called for greater collaboration and flexibility in the ongoing review of the country’s Minerals and Mining Act, stressing the need for an inclusive approach …
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Eskom Promises End to Load Shedding in South Africa Until March 2026
South Africa’s electricity utility, Eskom, has announced that the country will not experience load shedding throughout the coming summer. This means from September 2025 until the end of March 2026, …
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ZESCO Power Failure Leaves Parts of Botswana in Darkness
Several towns in northern Botswana have been left without electricity following a supply disruption from Zambia’s power utility, ZESCO. The affected areas include Plateau, Kasane, Kazungula, and Lesoma, which rely …
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United Nigeria Airlines Signs Deal for Six Boeing 737-800 Aircraft
United Nigeria Airlines has entered into an aircraft acquisition agreement with Southwest Airlines, a United States-based carrier, for the purchase of six Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The deal marks a significant …
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Lagos Grade A Office Occupancy Rises to 73%
Nigeria’s premium office market is showing signs of resilience, as occupancy levels for Grade A office spaces in Lagos have climbed to 73 per cent, up from 65 per cent …
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Nigeria’s $108bn Construction Industry to Showcase Opportunities at Big 5 Exhibition in Lagos
Nigeria’s construction industry, valued at over $108 billion, is witnessing renewed growth driven by rising government spending on housing and infrastructure. This expansion will take centre stage at the Big …
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Botswana Unveils 200 Projects for Transformation Plan
Botswana has taken a major step in its journey to build a stronger and more diversified economy with the selection of 200 projects under the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP). …