Ikeoluwa Ogungbangbe

Zambia’s state utility Zesco seeks urgent power imports to combat an impending energy deficit, crucial for sustaining its major copper mining operations.

The UN has called for an investigation into the death of Siraj Dughman, an activist who died in custody under suspicious circumstances in Libya.

Zimbabwe’s introduction of the new ZiG currency delays its anticipated IMF programme, aiming for stabilization before re-engaging with global financial institutions.

South Africa’s Finance Minister rules out using contingency reserves to bailout struggling state firms Eskom and Transnet, focusing instead on national debt reduction.

Nigeria secures a crucial gas supply deal with Shell for the upcoming $3.8 billion Brass methanol project, aiming to enhance its energy sector and economic growth.

Zimbabwe commits to economic stability by ensuring new ZiG currency notes are only printed when backed by sufficient gold and foreign currency reserves.

As cocoa prices hit $10,000 per ton, West African farmers are rapidly switching crops to capitalize on the global chocolate crisis, affecting prices worldwide.

Ghana’s negotiations to restructure $13 billion in international bonds falter as IMF deems proposed terms inadequate for long-term debt sustainability.

Acre Impact Capital secures $100 million to finance climate-aligned infrastructure projects in Africa, targeting renewable energy, health, and water systems development.

OPEC explores Namibia’s oil potential, aiming for strategic cooperation.