• Well connected

    Well connected

    Côte d’Ivoire is set to benefit from yet another undersea cable that will deepen digital infrastructure, and lower the cost of broadband services to the country and surrounding nations. Nigeria-based… Read more

    Cleared to approach

    Cleared to approach

    Visitors from 47 selected countries no longer have to apply in advance for visas to Namibia when travelling through the country’s main international airport. The Ministry of Home Affairs has… Read more

    Raising the bar

    Raising the bar

    Kenya’s first green bond (fixed-income securities that draw capital for climate and environmental projects) has raised KES4.3 billion. As reported by Reuters, the bond was issued by Nairobi-based property developer… Read more

    Good as new

    Good as new

    Nigeria plans to begin fully restoring three of its state-owned oil refineries as of early next year. Despite numerous setbacks, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) hopes to commence restoration… Read more

    Second chance

    Second chance

    The Ugandan government has announced plans to revive a dormant copper mine. As reported by Bloomberg, it is preparing to open bids to restart the idled Kilembe mines located near… Read more