Right track The second phase of Namibia’s railway upgrade plan has been given a boost of almost US$200 million. The country’s Transport Infrastructure Improvement Plan II is part of its Vision 2030, which… Read more
Trading day Central banks from 11 African countries have signed up to the Pan-African Payment and Settlement system (PAPPS). The system, launched by the Africa Export-Import Bank in partnership with the AU,… Read more
True identity Kenyans are set to be issued with new digital ID cards with enhanced security. The country launched a pilot project issuing the Maisha cards to 18-year-olds on 1 November 2023,… Read more
Strategic mineral Ghana is to start producing battery mineral lithium for the first time. The country’s Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has granted a mining lease for the Ewoyaa lithium project… Read more
Fast delivery Parts of the rail service in Lagos, Nigeria are going electric in a bid to ease traffic congestion. Thew Lagos Metropolitan Area Rail Service has drafted two electric trains into service… Read more
