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energyRwanda has received a 40,000-tonne shipment of refined petroleum products through Kenya, giving the landlocked country another route for bringing fuel into its market.
energyFor a small business in Lagos, an electricity bill does not always tell the full story of what it costs to keep the lights on. There is also the fuel for the generator, the repairs when it breaks down and the money lost when equipment cannot run.
telecomsThe Central African Republic (CAR) plans to revive a fibre-optic interconnection project with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), potentially giving the landlocked country a third terrestrial route to international submarine cables.
investmentsSouth African private equity firm Infinite Partners has raised R2.8 billion ($169.3 million) for its second fund, giving it fresh capital to buy stakes in established businesses and help them expand.
Trade & IndustryThe Bank of Ghana has renewed its demand that commercial banks reduce their nonperforming loan (NPL) ratio to 10% by December 2026, as lenders continue efforts to recover outstanding debt and strengthen their balance sheets.
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EntrepreneurshipThe Old Mutual Foundation has opened applications for the 2026 edition of its OM SEED entrepreneurship programme, offering Namibian entrepreneurs a chance to compete for N$130,000 in prize money and receive business development support.
agri-techMoroccan agritech startup YoLa Fresh has ceased operations after failing to secure the funding needed to continue its business, bringing its attempt to modernise the country’s fresh-produce supply chain to an end less than three years after launch.
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