Walmart launches first store in Roodepoort, creating 80 jobs Retailer partners with 15 local SMEs and deploys its low-price strategy Entry adds pressure to an $82 billion market shifting toward online ...

President Bola Tinubu has ordered police assigned to VIPs to return to core public-security duties. The government will recruit 30,000 new officers to reinforce police presence nationwide. Nigeria ...

Cocoa prices closed at $5,159 per tonne, the lowest level since October 2024. The EU postponed enforcement of its deforestation-free import law to late 2026. Rabobank expects a global cocoa surplus of ...

Exxon Mobil and TotalEnergies lifted force majeure on Rovuma LNG and Mozambique LNG after more than four years of suspension. The government is still reviewing an addendum to the Mozambique LNG ...

AD Ports acquired 19.328% of Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Company (ALCN) for about EGP 13.2 billion ($276.7 million). ALCN increased revenue by 194% between 2022 and 2025 under SEIC’s ...

Sub-Saharan Africa will expand 5G subscriptions from 27 million in 2025 to 400 million in 2031. The region will be the only one worldwide where 4G subscriptions keep growing through 2031. Monthly ...

Barrick Mining reached a formal agreement with Mali that ends all disputes over Loulo-Gounkoto. Barrick expects Mali to drop all charges against its subsidiaries and release four detained employees.

U.S. Exim to unlock $100B for critical minerals, gas, nuclear projects Egypt gets $4B credit guarantee to secure U.S. gas amid output decline Pakistan's Reko Diq mine, Egypt LNG, and global projects ...

Nearly 34.4% of Senegalese youth between the ages of 15 and 24 were Not in Employment, Education, or Training (NEET) in the first quarter of 2024, according to the National Agency of Statistics and ...

Harmony Gold Mining approves final investment for the Eva Copper project. The mine requires $1.55–1.75 billion and is set to start operating in late 2026. The project supports Harmony’s strategy to ...

PIC raises its commitment to Enko Impact Credit Fund, reaching 86.7% of its target. The fund provides dollar-denominated private credit to mid-sized African companies. Agriculture, telecoms, ...

Ghana demands independent verification before backing WCTP2 oil block project Springfield claims 1.5B barrels oil, $100M invested in exploration Evaluation outcome to guide state’s next steps in ...