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Burundi signs $1.4 billion power-grid partnership with Anzana Electric
Burundi has signed a 25-year, $1.4 billion electricity partnership with Anzana Electric’s Weza Power. The project aims to expand the grid and bring first-time or improved access to about 8 million people by 2030.
2 days ago2 min read


Dangote refinery taps Botswana as a $500 million gateway for Southern African investors
GABORONE, Botswana — Dangote Petroleum Refinery plans to use Botswana’s stock exchange to offer up to $500 million of refinery-linked shares to investors in Botswana and participating Southern African markets, giving the country a central role in the refinery’s continent-wide share sale. Access Bank Botswana will issue Botswana Depository Receipts (BDRs) linked to shares in the Nigerian refinery. The receipts are proposed for listing on the Botswana Stock Exchange, with tradi
4 days ago2 min read
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Burundi signs $1.4 billion power-grid partnership with Anzana Electric
Burundi has signed a 25-year, $1.4 billion electricity partnership with Anzana Electric’s Weza Power. The project aims to expand the grid and bring first-time or improved access to about 8 million people by 2030.
2 days ago2 min read


Dangote refinery taps Botswana as a $500 million gateway for Southern African investors
GABORONE, Botswana — Dangote Petroleum Refinery plans to use Botswana’s stock exchange to offer up to $500 million of refinery-linked shares to investors in Botswana and participating Southern African markets, giving the country a central role in the refinery’s continent-wide share sale. Access Bank Botswana will issue Botswana Depository Receipts (BDRs) linked to shares in the Nigerian refinery. The receipts are proposed for listing on the Botswana Stock Exchange, with tradi
4 days ago2 min read


IMF Raises Sub-Saharan Africa Growth Forecast to 4.5% in 2026
The International Monetary Fund has raised its 2026 economic growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa to 4.5%, citing stronger-than-expected economic performance despite difficult global conditions, while warning that inflation, high debt-servicing costs and declining development assistance continue to weigh on the region. The latest projection is higher than the 4.3% growth forecast issued by the IMF in April. Growth is expected to strengthen further to about 5% in 2027, altho
4 days ago3 min read


Madagascar Opens Safeguard Investigation Into Confectionery Imports
Madagascar has opened a safeguard investigation into imports of sugar confectionery, chocolate, and cocoa-based products, examining whether rising imports are causing serious harm to domestic producers. The probe could lead to temporary trade measures if authorities determine that local industry is being injured.
6 days ago2 min read
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