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2 weeks ago | 
furtherafrica.com | Amy Botha
African Development Bank Group President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has called on African nations to move away from aid dependency and chart a new course built on self-reliance, strategic partnerships, and leveraging the continent’s natural wealth.
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2 weeks ago | 
furtherafrica.com | Amy Botha
In a major step towards strengthening its renewable energy sector, the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Energy Engineering Corporation Limited and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum to create the Nigeria-China Renewable Energy Research Centre. The agreement, signed this week, sets out a comprehensive framework to address Nigeria’s energy challenges through strategic partnerships and technological innovation.
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2 weeks ago | 
furtherafrica.com | Amy Botha
The Italian Navy’s warship Luigi Rizzo arrived at the Port of Maputo in Mozambique on the morning of Tuesday, 8 April, where it will remain until Friday, 11 April, according to a statement released by the Italian Embassy in Mozambique. The visit marks a key stopover ahead of the vessel’s resumption of operations under EUNAVFOR Atalanta, the European Union’s long-standing military mission tasked with protecting commercial maritime traffic in the Horn of Africa and Indian Ocean.
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2 weeks ago | 
furtherafrica.com | Amy Botha
The City of Cape Town has welcomed the expansion of the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS), a move that is set to significantly boost South Africa’s tourism industry and broader economy. The announcement was made by Alderman James Vos, Member of the Mayoral Committee for Economic Growth, who praised the Department of Home Affairs for taking a decisive step towards making South Africa a more accessible and attractive destination for international travellers.
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2 weeks ago | 
furtherafrica.com | Amy Botha
In a groundbreaking move to revolutionise digital connectivity across Africa, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), in collaboration with the World Bank, has launched a £2 billion (US$2.5 billion) initiative to bring internet access to 180 million people over the next eight years.
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2 weeks ago | 
furtherafrica.com | Amy Botha
The Coral Sul project, developed in Area 4 of the Rovuma Basin in Cabo Delgado, northern Mozambique, has achieved a significant milestone, further cementing its reputation in the global energy market. On Saturday, 5 April, the floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) platform completed the loading of its 100th LNG vessel, marking a major success for the country’s burgeoning gas sector.
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2 weeks ago | 
furtherafrica.com | Amy Botha
Nigeria’s food and agriculture sector is poised for a major transformation as the Federal Government, in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Kaduna State Government, officially launches the construction of Phase 1 of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme.
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2 weeks ago | 
furtherafrica.com | Amy Botha
Located just outside Nairobi, Tatu City is quickly gaining global recognition as a pioneering model for sustainable urban development in Africa. Spanning 5,000 acres, the privately-owned project has already welcomed 5,000 residentsand 88 businesses in just four years, with an ambitious goal of accommodating 250,000 people once fully completed. As African cities grapple with the pressures of rapid urbanisation, Tatu City offers a compelling blueprint for modern, master-planned urban living.
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2 weeks ago | 
furtherafrica.com | Amy Botha
Francisco Franca, Chief Executive Officer of the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) consortium, has emphasised that the speed of mineral transport by rail represents the Lobito Corridor’s principal competitive advantage, with forecasts indicating a target of 1.5 million tonnes transported by 2027. The Lobito Corridor, which links the Port of Lobito on Angola’s Atlantic coast to the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), spans 1,300 kilometres.
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3 weeks ago | 
furtherafrica.com | Amy Botha
In the heart of Africa’s transformation lies a movement not powered by minerals or mega projects, but by melody, fashion, and bold self-expression. From the global beats of Afrobeats to the silver screens of Nollywood and the runways of Lagos, Dakar and Johannesburg, Africa’s creative industries are not only thriving—they are reshaping the continent’s narrative on the global stage.
