FurtherAfrica

1 week ago | furtherafrica.com | Elizabeth Khumalo

The Africa Barista Championship 2025 concluded with South Africa, Uganda and Kenya earning the top honours. Yet the most compelling story brewed beyond the trophies. Held from 24 to 28 February in Dar es Salaam, the championship was more than a showcase of world-class skill—it was a declaration of identity and an affirmation of African coffee culture. Twenty-three baristas from 14 countries competed in front of packed audiences during the 21st African Fine Coffees Conference and Exhibition (AFCA).

1 week ago | furtherafrica.com | Eric Gacuruzwa

French energy firm Maurel & Prom (M&P) is set to kick off a new drilling campaign at Tanzania’s Mnazi Bay gas field in Mtwara this June 2025, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Tanzania’s energy sector. The development forms part of an ambitious $80 million investment announced in October 2024 to ramp up natural gas production across the country. The new campaign will include two infill wells (MB5 and MS2) and one exploration well (Kasa), extending into 2026.

1 week ago | furtherafrica.com | Elizabeth Khumalo

Zimbabwe is deepening its trade relations with China by positioning itself as a reliable supplier of avocados and macadamia nuts, with a particular focus on produce grown by small-scale farmers. This strategic export push is being led by ZimTrade, the country’s national trade development and promotion organisation. The initiative is spearheaded by ZimTrade’s Chief Executive, Allan Majuru, who recently hosted the Zimbabwe–China Avocado and Macadamia Inward Buyers Mission.

1 week ago | furtherafrica.com | Elizabeth Khumalo

Mozambique’s energy sector is poised for a transformation as the World Bank intensifies its support for the Mphanda Nkuwa hydropower project. This initiative aims to enhance energy access and foster regional integration, aligning with the nation’s broader development goals.​The Mphanda Nkuwa project, situated approximately 60 kilometers downstream from the Cahora Bassa dam on the Zambezi River, is designed to generate 1,500 megawatts of electricity.

1 week ago | furtherafrica.com | Eric Gacuruzwa

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s wealthiest man and the powerhouse behind Dangote Industries Limited, is once again reshaping Nigeria’s economic trajectory. In March 2025, Dangote unveiled plans to develop Nigeria’s largest private seaport at the Olokola Free Trade Zone (OKFTZ) in Ogun State—a bold move poised to revolutionise logistics, trade, and industrial development in the country. This is not just a typical infrastructure project.