African markets and business updates

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) ( www.Afreximbank.com ) and its subsidiaries (“the Group”) delivered a strong financial performance for the six months ended 30 June 2026, underscoring the resilience of its business model and continued support towards trade and economic development activities across Africa and the Caribbean. The Group's total assets and contingencies increased by 7.8% to US$52.3 billion, up from US$48.5 billion at 31 December 2025. This growth was primarily driven by expansion in the Bank's lending activities, with net loans and advances increasing by 5.7% to US$35.4 billion, compared with US$33.5 billion at the end of 2025.…

As a potentially strong El Niño event develops, mining companies face an increasingly difficult question: how do they prepare for adverse weather risks that can vary significantly from one site to another? The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has highlighted the increasing likelihood of heatwaves, droughts, heavy rainfall and other extreme weather events as El Niño develops, …

Authorities say the investigation is still ongoing and that the preliminary findings must be scientifically verified. Kenya's government has warned that anyone found to have unlawfully killed or poisoned wildlife will face prosecution.

Iran says it has discovered more than 7.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in southern Fars province, with about 5.7 trillion cubic feet estimated to be recoverable. The announcement comes as Tehran faces growing pressure over its ability to export oil.

Drought, global funding cuts and conflict have left some 6 million Somalis facing crisis levels of hunger, about a third of the population. Two million children are suffering from acute malnutrition.

As the 17th session of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification enters its final week in Ulaanbaatar, ministers and global leaders will focus on finance, water, land, and food systems.

Ireland’s Maritime Gateway to the World The Port of Dublin sits at the heart of Ireland’s maritime trade. Located where the River Liffey meets Dublin Bay, the port connects the Irish capital with markets across Europe and beyond. Today, Dublin handles containers, Ro-Ro traffic, ferries and other cargo. Its location beside Ireland’s […] Ireland’s Maritime Gateway to the World The Port of Dublin sits at the heart of Ireland’s maritime trade. Located where the River Liffey meets Dublin Bay, the port connects the Irish capital with markets across Europe and beyond. Today, Dublin handles containers, Ro-Ro traffic, ferries and other cargo.…

A major expansion of the Beira-Harare fuel corridor is set to strengthen energy security across Southern Africa, increasing the supply capacity of a critical route serving Mozambique, Zimbabwe and several landlocked SADC markets. Companhia do Pipeline Moçambique-Zimbabwe (CPMZ), Lda. will hold a groundbreaking ceremony in Nhamatanda on 2nd September 2026, to mark the construction of …

Google said the price increase would not affect customers’ data, adding that subscribers would retain their existing storage capacity and all membership benefits.

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