SPECIAL REPORT: Sudan War Fuels Illegal Gold Rush Along Egypt’s Southern Border
Egypt's southern border with Sudan is emerging as a new frontline in the battle against illegal gold mining, as the conflict in Sudan fuels the expansion of informal mining networks…
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Egypt Launches $500M Solar Plant to Tackle Power Outages & Expand Renewables
In a major stride toward addressing its energy challenges and transitioning to greener solutions, Egypt has inaugurated a $500 million…
Kenya Places $3.9 Million Bid to Host Grammy Awards, Strengthening Creative Economy
President William Ruto announced on Monday that Kenya has officially placed a bid to host the prestigious Grammy Awards, with…
Zimbabwe on Track to Exceed 2024 Gold Delivery Target
Mines and Mining Development Minister Winston Chitando said on Monday that Zimbabwe is set to surpass its 2024 gold delivery…
McKinsey to Pay $122 Million Fine for South African Bribery Scandal
Global consulting giant McKinsey & Company has agreed to pay a substantial fine of over $122 million to resolve a…
African Energy Week (AEW) 2024: Mindset Shifts, Flexibility Will Retain Women in the Energy Industry
A session hosted by The African Women Business Energy Network (AWBEN), Women in Energy Roundtable at African Energy Week (AEW):…
Tanzania’s $10 Billion Railway Network Fuels Economic Growth
DAR ES SALAAM — Tanzania’s $10 billion Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) network, launched in June, is already delivering on its promise…
Nigeria’s President pushes for tax reforms despite state opposition
"Proposed tax reform bills should go through the legislative process; inputs can be made at public hearings," Nigeria's President statement…
Namibia’s Intra-Africa Trade Surges Under AfCFTA
DNE Africa – Namibia's trade with other African countries under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) surged in September…
Tanzania’s honey firm poised to access China’s mega-market through 7th CIIE
Four employees of a honey processing company located at Goba, 18 kilometers north of Tanzania's port city of Dar es…
South Africa’s fight against extreme poverty needs a new strategy – model shows how social grants could work
South Africa has been struggling for decades to reduce poverty, inequality and unemployment and raise the rate of economic growth.…
Sudan, South Sudan discuss resumption of oil transportation
Sudan and South Sudan on Sunday stressed the need to address the obstacles facing the resumption of South Sudan's oil…
Egypt revises down renewable energy share target to 40% by 2040: Minister
Egypt has revised its target for the renewable share of energy mix to 40% by 2040, from the previous 58%,…
