African markets and business updates

The ship was supposed to finish its journey in Cape Verde, but after three people died and the outbreak was confirmed, it called for help off the coast and was ultimately not allowed to dock in Praia

Several energy sources drive our economy. A recent report on the electricity, gas & water supply industry provides insight into the structure of electricity supply and use. Where does our electricity come from? Coal continues to be the primary source of fuel, driving 83% of local electricity generation in 2024 (see Figure 1 below). South

South African fintech leader Yoco has appointed German banking executive Carsten Höltkemeyer as its new CEO to lead its next phase of growth. Yoco builds tools and services to help small businesses accept card payments in-store and online, access loans, and manage their day to day activities. The startup has become the preferred payments partner [...]

The European Investment Fund (EIF), part of the European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group), has signed a new InvestEU-backed guarantee agreement with Quotanda and eight leading European universities, education providers and non-profit organisations to unlock up to €55 million in student financing.

The United Nations rights chief demanded Thursday that Tunisia end widening repression targeting civil society organizations, journalists, rights defenders and opposition figures.

The Lobito Corridor is shifting from ambition to reality, with trains now transporting copper and cobalt from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Angola’s Atlantic port of Lobito.

The ship is due to dock in the Granadilla de Abona municipality in the southern part of Spain’s Tenerife island in a few days' time.

#CetteSemaineDansLesMines : Investissement, innovation et transition énergétique redessinent le paysage minier africain Le secteur minier africain a progressé grâce aux investissements, à l'innovation, aux changements de leadership et à la croissance des ressources en minéraux critiques, malgré les difficultés opérationnelles. Lors de la visite du président Cyril Ramaphosa, l'accent a été mis sur la contribution économique du secteur minier, réaffirmant son rôle dans la création d'emplois, le développement des infrastructures et la contribution au développement communautaire. Par ailleurs, La société a annoncé une perte au premier trimestre, Kamoa-Kakula poursuivant la montée en puissance de

Tunisian legal-tech startup Juridoc has expanded to Benin after signing a strategic agreement with Hope Groupe, which becomes the exclusive distributor of its legal platform in the West African country. Founded in 2021, Juridoc simplifies access to legal resources through a comprehensive database that includes legislation, case law, doctrine, and legal monitoring. Its intelligent search [...]

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) – jointly the EIB Group – are joining forces with Ameriabank to expand access to finance for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Armenia.