Ghana’s Mining Reforms Spark Investment Concerns as State Seeks Greater Revenue
Ghana’s principal mining industry body has expressed serious reservations over proposed legislative reforms to the country’s ...
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Botswana to Raise Tourism Fees in April as Concerns Grow Over Sector Impact
Botswana will revise its tourism fee structure beginning 1 April 2026, following a Presidential Directive issued ...
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Ghana’s Cedi Records Historic Annual Gain as Economic Reforms and Gold Strength Drive Confidence
For the first time in over three decades, Ghana’s national currency, the cedi, posted an annual ...
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South Africa’s Informal Miners Struggle for Recognition in the Age of Energy Transition
In the coal-rich province of Mpumalanga, the heartbeat of South Africa’s energy sector, thousands of informal ...
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Ghana Completes Additional 709 Million USD Payment to Eurobond Holders
The Government of Ghana has announced the completion of an additional payment of 709 million United ...
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Senegal Extends Timeline for $719 Million Domestic Bond Offering Amid Regional Fiscal Shifts
The Government of Senegal has extended the closing date of its CFA 400 billion ($719 million) ...
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African Development Bank Secures $11 Billion for Low-Income Lending
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has successfully raised $11 billion for the African Development Fund (ADF), ...
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Mali Returns $400 Million in Gold to Barrick Following Settlement with Australian Operator
Mali has ordered the return of three metric tonnes of gold, valued at approximately $400 million, ...
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Africa’s Air Travel to Grow 6 Percent Annually by 2044, Says Boeing
Africa’s passenger air traffic is projected to grow at an average annual rate of six percent ...
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Mozambique’s Maputo Port Set for $500 Million Investment to Expand Infrastructure
The Maputo Port Development Company, the private operator managing Mozambique’s strategic Port of Maputo, has announced ...
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