Uganda grants Elon Musk’s Starlink licence to provide satellite internet services
By REUTERS Uganda has granted a licence to Elon Musk’s satellite internet company Starlink to operate in the country, President Yoweri...
Rwanda signs energy, tourism deals at Africa CEO Forum
By Alice Umutesi Rwanda signed several investment and cooperation agreements at the Africa CEO Forum, strengthening partnerships across energy, manufacturing,...
East Africa’s richest man takes on Coca-Cola and Pepsi with $50 million soft drinks manufacturing plant in Kenya
OLAMILEKAN OKEBIORUN Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed Dewji is preparing a $50 million soft drinks manufacturing plant in Kenya as he ramps...
Updated list of African countries Nigerians can visit without a visa
Nigerian passport holders can now travel to more African countries without obtaining a visa in advance, with Rwanda included in...
Billionaire Motsepe-backed bank makes all employees shareholders
GoTyme Bank has invited all its employees to share ownership in the digital lender controlled by South African billionaire Patrice...
Zambia moves to gain more control of its mining wealth from foreign firms, but says it won’t use force
CHINEDU OKAFOR Zambia seeks to expand its equity in domestic mining assets, reflecting a broader pan-African trend toward the localization...
China confirms that Nigeria is its largest engineering contracting market in Africa
CHINEDU OKAFOR Chinese officials recently highlighted Nigeria’s position within China’s long-term developmental and economic strategies, citing the country’s growing influence...
Africa must process its own minerals, say Tinubu, Nguema
Prince Ruzigana African leaders have called for urgent action to deepen regional cooperation, process natural resources locally, and build stronger...
Tanzania to offer $3 billion opportunities in international investment forum
By Hellen Nachilongo Tanzania is offering investment opportunities worth $2.85 billion (about Sh7 trillion) to global investors as it seeks to...
Air Mauritius eyes A321neo, B737 MAX for “game changer” plan
By Hilka Birns Air Mauritius (MK, Mauritius) is considering adding smaller narrowbodies such as the A321-200NX(LR) or B737 MAX as part of a turnaround plan it...
