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Lesotho pushes for higher royalties in water deal with South Africa as dams expand supply

African infrastructure

Lesotho pushes for better terms in key water deal with South Africa

Lesotho is preparing to renegotiate a decades-old water-sharing agreement with South Africa, a deal that contributes about 10% of the kingdom’s economy. Officials say talks could start as early as April, giving the small, landlocked nation a rare chance to press for improved terms with its much larger neighbor. The agreement underpins the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), a $3.1 billion infrastructure program that provides South Africa with water while generating royalties for Lesotho. Completed in stages since the 1990s,…

Oluwatosin Alao March 30, 2026

BIM nears 1,000 stores in Morocco after record expansion

African retail market

BIM’s Morocco network nears 1,000 stores as expansion accelerates

Turkey’s discount retail giant BİM is nearing a key milestone in Morocco, where its store network is approaching 1,000 locations, underscoring the country’s growing role in its international business. The expansion reflects broader shifts in Morocco’s consumer market. Rising living costs and steady urban growth are pushing more shoppers toward low-price retailers, creating room for chains that focus on affordability and efficiency. BIM has steadily built its presence by opening smaller stores in densely populated areas, offering a limited range…

Oluwatosin Alao March 28, 2026

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Nigeria’s Moniepoint expands into Kenya, targets SME banking growth

Moniepoint acquires 78% of Sumac Microfinance Bank, expanding SME banking and operations in Kenya under Tosin Eniolorunda.

Omokolade Ajayi March 28, 2026

Visa and SWAM team up with AI to protect Moroccan digital and card payments.

AI fraud detection

Visa and Switch Al Maghrib join forces to fight payment fraud in Morocco

Morocco is moving to strengthen its digital payments system, as Visa and Switch Al Maghrib (SWAM) announce a partnership aimed at reducing electronic payment fraud. The collaboration uses artificial intelligence to detect suspicious activity, reflecting the country’s push to make cashless transactions safer and more reliable. Over the past few years, electronic payments in Morocco have grown steadily. Rising consumer adoption, the expansion of e-commerce, and government initiatives promoting digital payments have made card transactions more common across urban and…

Oluwatosin Alao March 27, 2026

Masiyiwa backs USDC rollout in Africa for cheaper cross-border payments

Cassava Technologies

Zimbabwean billionaire backs stablecoin push across Africa

Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa is backing a fresh push to expand stablecoin payments across Africa, as global fintech firms look to tap into the continent’s growing demand for faster and cheaper ways to move money. His company, Cassava Technologies, has partnered with Circle Internet Group Inc. to introduce digital dollar payments to millions of users. The move reflects a broader shift among investors and payment firms toward Africa, where mobile money and cross-border trade continue to grow. The agreement will…

Oluwatosin Alao March 27, 2026

Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and chair of Bharti Enterprises and Bharti Airtel

Africa Airtel

Indian billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal to step down in Airtel Africa leadership transition

Sunil Bharti Mittal will retire as Airtel Africa chair in July 2026, with Gopal Vittal set to succeed him amid continued growth focus.

Timilehin Adejumobi March 26, 2026

Johannesburg opens first EV charging station, boosting clean transport shift now

Africa Transport

Johannesburg opens first EV charging station, boosting Africa’s shift

Johannesburg is moving to expand clean transport, opening its first electric vehicle (EV) charging station as Africa’s largest city begins to align with a global shift toward low-emission mobility. The step reflects a broader push by African cities to invest in cleaner infrastructure despite ongoing power constraints. The pilot site, launched in Booysens on March 24, 2026, is the first phase of a wider plan to support electric vehicles, including buses, across the city. Officials say the project is tied…

Oluwatosin Alao March 25, 2026