African markets and business updates

Presentations on the final day of African Mining Week 2026 covered financing, regulation, skills, power and tailings safety across Africa’s mineral value chains. The final day of African Mining Week (AMW) 2026 in Cape Town on Friday featured a series of technical presentations examining what Africa’s mineral value chains require beyond the mine, from financing and regulation to skills, power and tailings safety. Financing Value Beyond the Mine Danie Dörfling-Kruger, Head of Business Development and Marketing at Moore Infinity, opened the day with a presentation arguing that the value of Africa’s minerals is realized in transport corridors and priced in the cost of capital.…

African Collaborations Group (ACG) ( www.ACGafrica.com ), the leading strategic project origination and collaboration platform focused on the industrialisation of sport in Africa through the origination of bankable sport and entertainment district ecosystems, today announced the appointment of NJ Ayuk to its Advisory Board. Mr Ayuk is the Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber (AEC), the leading voice of the African energy sector, representing the interests of energy companies, service providers, ministries and public authorities across the continent.…

The cause of the shortages and when supplies will fully return to normal remain unclear, leaving motorists uncertain about when they will be able to fill their tanks without long waits.

Mackenzie also faces separate charges of manslaughter and terrorism, which he denies. The verdict is being closely watched by victims’ families seeking justice three years after the discovery.

Clannit, an estate management platform, will introduce an annual subscription for estates from January 1, 2027, alongside upgrades to its collections, security and administration tools.

Mali's army and its Russian paramilitary allies have killed civilians in violation of international law, according to a new report from Human Rights Watch. The army's rebel opponents have done the same, the report claims.

Kodal Minerals plc has taken a significant step in expanding its West African operations by securing the rights to acquire up to 80% of a lithium exploration project in Ghana. This move extends the company’s footprint beyond its existing Bougouni operation in Mali. The company has entered into a binding agreement with GH Geo-Consult Limited …

Nile Luxury Cinemas has signed a partnership agreement with Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, to bring The Pod, its private luxury cinema concept, to the hotel. The signing ceremony marks an expansion of the concept into one of Lagos’ established hospitality destinations, combining private moviegoing with the hotel’s hospitality offering. This agreement, formalised at a signing […]

Cameroon’s Finance Minister Louis-Paul Motaze has called for greater access to concessional financing and stronger support from international financial institutions to help developing countries meet their financing needs. He made the appeal on October 17, 2026, at the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank in Bangkok, where he addressed the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) on behalf of a group of African countries. Motaze argued that developing countries cannot rely solely on their own resources to finance their development needs, particularly as debt servicing costs continue to put pressure on public finances.…

The Question Most People AvoidThere comes a point when wealth is no longer the primary question. The more important, and often more difficult, question is this: What happens to it after me?For many individuals, this question is not urgent. It sits quietly in the background, postponed by more immediate priorities and, in some cases, avoided […]