Namibia Charts Sovereign Digital Future with Inclusive Infrastructure and Policy Reforms
Namibia has unveiled a comprehensive digital modernisation policy, marking a strategic commitment to strengthening the foundations ...
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ExxonMobil Advances Mozambique LNG Project Despite Security Concerns
ExxonMobil has confirmed it retains a 25 percent interest in a significant onshore liquefied natural gas ...
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Absa and HEINEKEN Launch R1.2 Billion Facility to Support Black-Owned Enterprises in South Africa
Absa and HEINEKEN Beverages have jointly unveiled a R1.2 billion enterprise finance initiative aimed at supporting ...
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AfDB Supports Algeria’s Ambitious Rail and Mineral Development Plan
Algeria has designated the African Development Bank (AfDB) as its principal international financial partner, marking a ...
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Black Empowerment Cannot Be Dismissed: The Case for Reform, Not Retreat
In recent weeks, commentary critiquing South Africa’s Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) framework has re-emerged with renewed ...
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Google and Cassava Technologies Partner to Expand Equitable AI Access Across Africa
Anew partnership between Google’s Gemini platform and pan-African technology infrastructure company, Cassava Technologies, seeks to significantly ...
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African Start-ups Raise $442 Million in October Amid Sustained 2025 Growth
African start-ups secured $442 million in capital during October 2025, making it the second-highest fundraising month ...
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South African Rand Eases Ahead of Key Economic Data Under Global Uncertainty
The South African rand traded marginally weaker in early morning dealings on Tuesday, as investors adopted ...
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Namibia’s Offshore Oil Development Project Could Contribute 18% to National GDP at Peak Production
Namibia’s offshore oil initiative, centred on the Venus field in the ultra-deep waters of the Orange ...
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TotalEnergies Reaffirms $20.5bn Mozambique LNG Budget as Restart Advances
French energy conglomerate TotalEnergies has clarified that the overall cost of its Mozambique Liquefied Natural Gas ...
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