Africa Fintech Summit Accra 2025 welcomes MDP as a sponsor
ACCRA, Ghana, 26th September 2025/African Media Agency/-The Africa Fintech Summit is pleased to welcome back MDP, a long-time AFTS partner and a leading card issuing and payments technology provider across the Middle East and Africa, as sponsor for the 14th edition of Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) 2025, to be held at the Accra international Conference Center (AICC) in Accra, […]
African Voices At UNGA80: Building Sustainable And Self-Reliant Systems Through Innovation
On September 24, African-led organizations convened a high-level side event during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) The event – African-led Innovation: Shaping Sustainable Futures With or Without Aid – was organized in partnership with eHealth Africa, Population Services International (PSI), Population Council, and Reach Digital Health. The dialogue amplified voices from African-led […]
UN Decade Flagship Trees For The Future Releases Science-Backed, Farmer-Driven Guide To Climate-Resilient Farming
Trees for the Future (TREES) has published its revised Forest Garden Training Manual, a comprehensive resource designed to support farmer-driven, climate-resilient agroforestry systems worldwide. This new Technical Manual for Trainers is a practical, science-backed guide, built on more than 30 years of TREES’ field experience, co-created with farmers and other sector experts, and shaped by decades of […]
ZimZam 2025: Driving Investment Partnerships For Southern Africa’s Power Development
Livingstone, Zambia — ZimZam 2025 (26–28 November) will gather governments, investors, and developers to accelerate Southern Africa’s energy future. With Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) as Country Host, the summit will spotlight investment opportunities, renewable projects, and strategies to bring Southern Africa’s energy commitments to financial close. Southern Africa’s most influential energy and investment leaders will […]
Nigeria’s Central Bank Eases Rates for First Time in Five Years
In a significant policy shift, Nigeria’s central bank has cut its key lending rate for the first time in five years, lowering it by 50 basis points (bps) to 27% as inflation shows signs of easing. The decision follows three “hold” actions in 2025 and six rate hikes in 2024, signaling a cautious pivot toward stimulating growth. […]
South Africa and China Sign Pact to Expand Economic Ties
South Africa and China have strengthened economic ties through a new business pact aimed at boosting trade, investment, and industrial cooperation. The agreement, signed by Business Unity South Africa and the South Africa-China Economy and Trade Association, aims to diversify South Africa’s exports and gain better access to the vast Chinese market. The partnership comes at a […]
Maputo Port Embarks on Major Expansion to Become East Africa’s Trade Hub
The Port of Maputo is embarking on an ambitious $1 billion transformation to become a leading logistics and transshipment hub on Africa’s east coast. The strategy, spearheaded by DP World, involves a major physical expansion, including deepening berths to host larger post-Panamax vessels and boosting container capacity. Complementing this are efforts to strengthen rail and road corridors, […]
DR Congo Enforces Cobalt Quotas to Boost Economic Gains
DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi has defended the country’s new cobalt export quotas, highlighting their potential to strengthen the economy and regulate a critical global commodity. Cobalt is an essential metal for the production of electric vehicle batteries and mobile devices, and DR Congo is responsible for about 70% of the global supply of the commodity. […]
Russia’s Rosatom to Build Nuclear Plants in Ethiopia and Niger
Ethiopia and Niger are partnering with Russia’s state-owned nuclear company, Rosatom, to develop major nuclear energy projects. Ethiopia recently signed an agreement with Russia to build a nuclear power plant, outlining the creation of a detailed construction roadmap and staff training plans to support its nuclear sector. Meanwhile, Niger plans to construct two 2,000-megawatt reactors, harnessing […]
Singapore Turns to Africa for Carbon Credits to Power Net Zero Push
While global powers like the US, China, and India compete for Africa’s critical minerals, Singapore is pursuing a different kind of treasure: carbon credits. The island nation is strategically partnering with African countries to secure these vital offsets, which are key to achieving its ambitious net-zero goals. The city-state, constrained by limited land for large-scale carbon […]
