MTN aims to become the leading provider of digital services in Africa to meet the growing demand. To achieve this, developing and strengthening digital infrastructure is crucial. South African telecom ...

Nigeria's 2025 defense budget sees an increase over the 2024 allocation. President Tinubu says the funds will be used to boost the military's capabilities and tackle ongoing security challenges.

About 60% of investment funds dedicated to Africa are registered outside the continent. This figure comes from a study commissioned by the MasterCard Foundation in partnership with Mennonite Economic ...

(Ecofin Agency) - Nigerian lawmakers explained that the increase in the minimum capital for companies in the sector was driven by the depreciation of the naira, rising inflation, and the need to curb ...

(Ecofin Agency) - During the summer of 2024, Lucara Diamond, which operates the Karowe mine in Botswana, made two major diamond discoveries. The first weighs 2,488 carats and the other 1,094 carats.

(Ecofin Agency) - In September 2024, Senegal’s new leadership uncovered a troubling reality about the nation’s finances, with debt and deficits far exceeding the figures claimed by the previous ...

(Ecofin Agency) - Few tech entrepreneurs in Africa turn to therapists to address burnout, anxiety, or depression. Most rely on coping strategies of varying effectiveness, such as exercise, sleep, or ...

(Ecofin Agency) - Niger’s uranium industry has undergone major changes, with France's Orano and Canada's GoviEx recently losing control over their operations. Meanwhile, Niamey still supports Global ...