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Our Hot News category delivers fast, accurate, and insightful coverage of trending stories across Africa. Whether it’s major economic shifts, leadership changes, or global events impacting African nations, we keep you informed as events unfold.

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Beltone backs financing for Mauritania’s first gas-fired power project   

Beltone Holding is helping finance Mauritania’s first gas-fired power project.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi

Senegalese-American executive Aicha Evans’ Zoox taps Uber to offer robotaxi rides in Las Vegas and LA

Aicha Evans’ Zoox partners with Uber to launch driverless robotaxis in Las Vegas this summer and Los Angeles in 2027.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi

Optasia acquires Finergi for $30 million to expand Africa’s prepaid electricity credit

Optasia acquires Finergi for $30 million, expanding Africa’s prepaid electricity credit platform to serve unbanked consumers.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi

Zimbabwean executive Ralph Mupita leads MTN to $13.5 billion revenue in 2025

MTN posts $13.5 billion revenue in 2025 as Nigeria and Ghana drive growth, while fintech expansion and rising subscribers strengthen Africa’s telecom giant.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi

Cameroon launches $18 million tourism programme to boost visitor arrivals

Cameroon launches an $18 million tourism programme to upgrade infrastructure, promote domestic travel and attract more international visitors.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi

Rising oil prices may ease Algeria’s budget strain, boost reserves

Oil price surge supports Algeria’s budget, while other African nations face inflation and import costs.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi

Ken Sharpe’s WestProp woos South African retailers for $100 million Mall of Zimbabwe

WestProp courts South African retailers for its $100 million Mall of Zimbabwe, a flagship project set to reshape Harare’s retail landscape.

Omokolade Ajayi Omokolade Ajayi

Egypt targets $200 million sodium cyanide facility for Africa’s gold mining sector

Egypt moves to build a $200 million sodium cyanide plant for Africa’s gold mining supply chain

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi

10 African billionaires building luxury hotels across the continent

African billionaires are financing luxury hotels across the continent, partnering global brands to transform tourism and real-estate markets.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi