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Dangote Signs $800 Million Deal With Sinoma to Expand Itori Cement Plant
The photograph shows a large Dangote Cement industrial facility, with a worker in protective clothing walking toward extensive processing and manufacturing infrastructure. A prominently branded Dangote Cement container appears in the foreground, while steel structures, pipelines, cranes, scaffolding, and heavy construction equipment dominate the industrial complex.
Dangote Industries Secures Global Media Pact With CNN For Africa Inc Launch
Dangote Industries Limited partners with CNN International Commercial on a multi-year global campaign, featuring the sponsorship of Africa Inc and branded content targeting energy independence and enterprise growth.
Goldman Sachs Explores Strategic Partnership With Dangote Group During Lagos Facility Tour
Goldman Sachs International executives toured the Dangote Industrial Complex in Lagos, initiating high-level discussions for a long-term strategic partnership supporting the conglomerate's 2030 expansion goals.
Botswana President Duma Boko Affirms Private Sector-Led Economic Transition Amid Diamond Downturn
GABORONE, Botswana - President Advocate Duma Boko reiterated the Botswana government's commitment to shifting its economy from public to private sector leadership. This strategic move aims to diversify national revenue streams beyond traditional diamond dependence, especially amidst a declining global diamond market. The administration reported significant gains in national savings and revenue collection since 2024, alongside new initiatives in manufacturing and agriculture.
Botswana President Boko Urges Transformative Leadership for Economic Turnaround
Gaborone, Botswana - President Advocate Duma Boko has called upon Botswana's accounting officers to implement transformative leadership and bold strategies aimed at revitalizing the nation's economy. Speaking at a cabinet meeting, President Boko emphasized the critical need for government reform, accountability, and the self-sustenance of State-Owned Enterprises to combat economic challenges and corruption.
Mauritius Becomes 70th Nation to Join Artemis Accords, Expanding Global Lunar Collaboration
Mauritius has joined the Artemis Accords, becoming the 70th signatory to the NASA-led international agreement promoting peaceful and transparent space exploration. This move underscores growing global commitment to responsible lunar and deep-space activities.
Botswana Secures €110 Million BADEA Loan for Industrial Growth and Agricultural Research
Botswana has secured a €110 million loan from the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) for the Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) to support industrial expansion and job creation. An additional €500,000 grant will fund agricultural research at the Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN), aligning with the nation's economic diversification strategy.
Botswana’s Economy Returns to Growth in Q1 2026 Amid Uneven Recovery
Gaborone, Botswana's economy recorded growth in the first quarter of 2026, ending a two-year contraction driven by a rebound in diamond-related activities and increased electricity production. However, the recovery remains uneven, marked by weak household spending, subdued investment, and a significant decline in exports, according to data from Statistics Botswana.
Botswana Positions to Lead Africa’s Digital Commerce Transformation
Botswana is strategically enhancing its digital infrastructure and regulatory framework to become a continental leader in digital commerce, aiming to diversify its economy beyond diamonds. The nation's efforts include modernizing payment systems, exploring central bank digital currencies, and promoting digital inclusion, building on its stable governance and robust financial sector.
Nigerian Senate Approves N11.074 Trillion Customs Revenue Target for 2026
Nigeria's Senate has sanctioned an N11.074 trillion (approximately USD 7.4 billion) revenue target for the Nigeria Customs Service by 2026, a move designed to diversify government income away from crude oil and strengthen the Naira. This ambitious goal, part of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework, signifies a substantial increase over previous collections, underpinning the nation's fiscal policy direction.