🏢 Business & Macro
DHL Commits $349 Million to African Logistics Expansion
German courier giant DHL Group has announced a €300 million ($349 million) investment across Sub-Saharan Africa to expand logistics infrastructure. The multi-year plan includes new warehouses and distribution centers aimed at boosting trade in sectors such as e-commerce, energy, and healthcare. DHL Express CEO John Pearson described Africa as a “strategic growth region” amid rising intra-continental trade volumes Business Post.
Dangote Cement Launches $176 Million Plant in Côte d’Ivoire
Nigeria’s Dangote Group has inaugurated a state-of-the-art cement facility in Attingué, near Abidjan. The $176 million plant spans 50 hectares and will produce 3 million tonnes annually, raising Dangote’s total output across Africa to 55 million tonnes. The project is expected to generate over 1,000 jobs and reduce reliance on cement imports Vanguard Global Cement.
South Africa Secures Historic Stone Fruit Export Deal with China
South Africa signed a landmark trade protocol with China, granting access for five stone fruit varieties—apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums, and prunes. Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen hailed the agreement as a “breakthrough” for diversification and agricultural resilience. It is the first such deal China has signed with any country for multiple stone fruit types SAnews George Herald.
☀️ Climate & Energy
SOLA Powers Up Africa’s First Multi-Buyer Solar Facility
South African energy firm SOLA has launched commercial operations of its $163 million, 195-megawatt Springbok Solar Power Project in the Free State. The facility, Africa’s first multi-buyer wheeling platform, will supply power to clients including Amazon Web Services and Sibanye-Stillwater. The project is expected to generate 430 GWh annually and offset nearly 400,000 tonnes of CO₂ Ecofin Agency Mining Review Africa.
🌐 Geopolitics & Policy
Ghana Faces Legal Challenge Over U.S. Deportation Deal
Rights group Democracy Hub has filed a lawsuit against the Ghanaian government over its agreement with the U.S. to accept deported West Africans. Since September, 42 individuals have been repatriated under the deal. The group argues the memorandum violates Ghana’s constitution and international protections against persecution The Associated Press | MSN YEN.com.gh | MSN.
DR Congo and M23 Rebels Agree to Ceasefire Monitoring Mechanism
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group signed an agreement in Doha to establish a joint body overseeing a potential permanent ceasefire. The mechanism will include representatives from Congo, M23, and regional bodies, with observers from Qatar, the African Union, and the U.S. The move is seen as a pivotal step toward ending years of conflict in eastern Congo DW | MSN allAfrica.com | MSN.
💻 Tech & Deals
Toubani Resources Secures $160 Million for Mali Gold Project
Australian mining firm Toubani Resources has raised $160 million through a gold stream agreement to finance its Kobada Gold Project in Mali. The funding will support construction and aims to bring the mine into production by Q3 2027. The project is expected to yield 162,000 ounces of gold annually Mining Review Africa Mining Weekly.
Moroccan Fintech Chari Raises $12 Million, Wins Banking Licence
Casablanca-based startup Chari closed a $12 million Series A round led by SPE Capital and Orange Ventures. The company also received a payment institution licence from Bank Al-Maghrib, allowing it to issue IBANs and debit cards. Chari plans to evolve into a merchant super app, digitising informal retail and expanding financial services across Morocco Wamda LAFFAZ.
Sources: Business Post Vanguard Global Cement SAnews George Herald Mining Review Africa Mining Weekly The Associated Press | MSN YEN.com.gh | MSN DW | MSN allAfrica.com | MSN Ecofin Agency Mining Review Africa Wamda LAFFAZ
