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Nigeria and RwandAir Launch Strategic Air Cargo Corridor to Accelerate African Trade

Nigeria has officially launched the Nigeria–East and Southern Africa Air Cargo Corridor in partnership with RwandAir, opening a new chapter in Africa’s drive toward deeper economic integration and expanded intra-continental trade.T he initiative, flagged off by Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, establishes a dedicated air cargo network connecting Nigerian businesses directly to […]

East Africa Pushes for Homegrown AI Solutions at Kigali Conference

East African leaders have called on the region to take control of its Artificial Intelligence future. This comes as the 4th EAC Science, Technology and Innovation Conference opened in Kigali on Monday March 30th. The three-day meeting brings together policymakers, researchers, and innovators to explore how AI can drive growth across sectors like education, agriculture, and […]

Ethiopia seals $13 billion worth of deals at investment conference 

Ethiopia has unveiled more than $13.1 billion in new investment deals at the fourth Invest in Ethiopia 2026 High-Level Business Forum in Addis Ababa. The agreements span energy, manufacturing, mining, real estate and industrial development. Government officials, investors and business leaders attended the forum. Together, they used the event to present Ethiopia as a serious destination for […]

Nigeria Benefits from Dangote Refinery as Global Crude Prices Surge

PETROAN Highlights the Refinery's Role in Stabilizing Domestic Fuel Supply The Dangote Refinery in Nigeria is being hailed as a ‘salvation’ by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) amid rising global crude oil prices. As crude prices surge, the refinery is seen as a crucial asset for Nigeria, helping to […]

Rwanda sets global benchmark with Zipline-powered nationwide drone delivery

Rwanda continues to set the pace for the world in autonomous delivery systems, particularly in healthcare logistics and resilient supply chains. The country has become the first in the world to build a nationwide autonomous delivery network in partnership with Zipline, a U.S. drone logistics company, expanding from rural medical deliveries to integrated national coverage […]

Rwanda–Brazil Economic Cooperation Forum yields new trade and investment partnerships

Rwanda and Brazil have taken a significant step to boost bilateral trade and investment, with new agreements signed at the Rwanda-Brazil Economic Cooperation Forum held in Kigali today. During the forum, Jean-Guy K. Afrika, CEO of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), and Jorge Viana, President of the Brazilian Export Promotion Agency (APEX-Brazil), signed a Memorandum […]

Kenya: President Ruto introduces tax relief for low- and middle-income earners

The Kenyan government is set to provide significant tax relief for low- and middle-income earners, a move aimed at boosting household income and helping workers cope with rising living costs. President William Ruto announced that salaried Kenyans earning up to Sh30,000 per month will be fully exempt from income tax, while those earning between Sh30,000 […]

Nedbank Strikes Deal for Control of NCBA, Setting Stage for East Africa Push

NCBA Group has struck an agreement that would hand South Africa’s Nedbank a controlling stake in the Kenyan lender, a move that positions Nedbank to re-enter East Africa at scale through one of the region’s most recognisable banking franchises.

Cameroon advances digital growth with major mobile network investment

Cameroon is advancing its digital transformation with a major push on connectivity and cybersecurity. On January 21, 2026, CAMTEL and Commercial Bank-Cameroun (CBC) signed a 44.884 billion FCFA financing agreement to fund the first phase of the Mobile Network Expansion (MNE) project. The initiative aims to densify, desaturate, and extend the country’s mobile network, improving […]

Côte d’Ivoire, Orange Sat brings high-speed internet to underserved areas

Orange Côte d’Ivoire has introduced Orange Sat, a satellite-based internet service aimed at improving connectivity across the country, particularly in remote and underserved areas beyond the reach of existing 4G and fibre networks. The new solution is part of the company’s broader digital inclusion strategy and targets so-called “white areas” where traditional infrastructure is difficult […]