From Bumper Harvests to Billion-Dollar Bets: Africa’s Agriculture Sector Is Having a Moment

Kankan : l’État veut faire de l’agriculture un moteur de l’industrialisation locale

« Agro Tour 2026-2027 : rapprocher les champs, les industries et les marchés pour créer davantage de valeur » À Kankan, le constat est sans équivoque : l’agriculture guinéenne doit franchir un nouveau cap. La production ne doit plus se limiter aux champs, mais servir de base à une véritable chaîne de valeur intégrant transformation, conservation, commercialisation []

Speculative Billions Do Not Cure Hunger

Across the international headlines, Namibia is painted as a land of incoming fortune. The global press frequently details a future of immense promise: multibillion-dollar green hydrogen initiatives, massive offshore oil discoveries, and a booming position as a top-three global uranium player. Yet, walking down the streets of our towns, a sharp and dangerous paradox emerges. [] The post Speculative Billions Do Not Cure Hunger appeared first on The Namibian.

The BizNews Edge: African Bank's Billion-Rand Acquisition Trap

The BizNews Edge: African Bank's Billion-Rand Acquisition Trap

Portrait de MOHAMED BANGOURA « BANKS » : « Les ressources naturelles créent des opportunités » !

À l’heure où la Guinée connaît une phase de transformation économique sans précédent, portée notamment par les grands projets structurants et les ambitions de développement du pays, une question essentielle se pose : comment transformer ces opportunités en prospérité durable pour les populations ? C’est à cette réflexion que Mohamed Bangoura « Banks » consacre plus de [] The post Portrait de MOHAMED BANGOURA « BANKS » : « Les ressources naturelles créent des opportunités » ! first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Uganda Oil Production Set for 2027 as World Bank Urges Reforms for Job Creation

KAMPALA, UGANDA – As commercial Uganda oil production moves closer to reality with extraction expected to begin in 2027, a new World Bank report emphasizes that the nation’s greatest opportunity lies in implementing structural reforms to translate economic growth into sustainable job creation. According to the latest Uganda Economic Update, the country’s economy expanded by []

The Analogue Gap Putting Kenya’s Agricultural Supply Chain At Risk

By Lucas Molefe, Cybersecurity Expert at ESET The Kenyan agricultural sector accounts for 23.2 of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) and employs more than 40 of the population. It is also responsible for around 65 of the country’s export earnings. Thriving since COVID-19, despite some downturn over the past year, Kenya is also considered []

South Africa to step up security ahead of anti-migrant deadline

The country, one of Africa's largest and most industrialised economies, has been on edge following weeks of sometimes violent xenophobic unrest that has left at least two people dead. The post South Africa to step up security ahead of anti-migrant deadline appeared first on Vanguard News.

L’incroyable pari de Baba Danpullo : l’homme le plus riche du Cameroun mise 92% de sa fortune dans l’aérien

CameroonOnline.ORG | C’est le coup de tonnerre économique de l’été en Afrique centrale. Baba Ahmadou Danpullo, l’homme d’affaires le plus riche du Cameroun, s’apprête à réaliser ce que beaucoup d’analystes qualifient déjà de « pari le plus audacieux de sa carrière ». L’impératif milliardaire a décidé d’investir la somme colossale de 900 millions de dollars The post L’incroyable pari de Baba Danpullo : l’homme le plus riche du Cameroun mise 92 de sa fortune dans l’aérien appeared first on CameroonOnline.org.

JOEL AITA: Common User Facilities Could Be Uganda’s Missing Link to Industrialisation

Why Uganda’s next leap from exporting raw commodities to producing value-added products depends on shared industrial infrastructure. By Joel Aita In the year ending October 2025, Uganda did something historic: it overtook Ethiopia to become Africa’s largest coffee exporter, earning more than USD 2.4 billion in a single year. It is a genuine national triumph. [] The post JOEL AITA: Common User Facilities Could Be Uganda’s Missing Link to Industrialisation appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Monzo goes Nigerian

In today's edition: Mauritius' largest bank wants a piece of Côte d'Ivoire || Monzo’s making a Nigerian play || Zanzibar just signed a 114 million fibre deal || Daya raised 2.4 million to facilitate stablecoin payments

BRICS+ Series: Why Africa’s future depends on beneficiating its mineral wealth

BRICS+ Series: Why Africa’s future depends on beneficiating its mineral wealth

Africa: Ocean Economy Can Drive Africa's Future If Backed by Bold Investment

[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- The blue economy is a vital source of jobs, food security, and economic opportunity across Africa and the Western Indian Ocean region. Yet, by the admission of those driving its development, the region is still only beginning to tap into what its oceans, lakes, and rivers can truly offer.

GIPC woos Canadian investors for value addition in key industrial sectors 

According to him, Ghana’s natural resources, youthful population and strategic access to West African markets make the country a strong destination for investors seeking to expand operations on the continent.

President Tinubu Tasks Afreximbank on Africa’s Industrial Growth

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to accelerate the mobilisation and deployment of Africa’s human, financial and natural resources to drive the continent’s economic transformation, following the Bank’s 20 billion investment in the Nigerian economy over the past five years. President Tinubu made the remarks while receiving a delegation from [] The post President Tinubu Tasks Afreximbank on Africa’s Industrial Growth appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

#OlodoUprising: How Did We Get Here?

Many young Nigerians would rather pursue money than obtain a certificate or education, which reflects a troubling decline in our cultural values and systems. We have become more interested in making money than making meaning. The post OlodoUprising: How Did We Get Here? appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

Ghana needs united push on sustainable finance — Asiama

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has called for a united national effort to embed sustainable finance into Ghana’s financial system. He said the country’s economic future depended on its ability to anticipate emerging risks, attract global investment and build resilience against climate change. Launching Ghana’s Sustainable Finance Roadmap The post Ghana needs united push on sustainable finance — Asiama appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

IMF: Reveal those who stole 2% of Nigeria’s GDP – Atiku to Tinubu

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has asked President Bola Tinubu to reveal to Nigerians those who stole two per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product. Atiku made the demand in statement released on Saturday by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu. The demand followed a revelation by the International [] IMF: Reveal those who stole 2 of Nigeria’s GDP – Atiku to Tinubu