African markets and business updates

A workshop took place in Dakar on Thursday 10 September 2026 to present the draft National Energy Efficiency Strategy and Action Plan (NEESAP), the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPB) guidelines and the Minimum Energy Performance Requirements (MEPR), developed with the support of the European Union-funded Continental Energy Programme in Africa (CEPA). About 60 energy efficiency stakeholders from Senegal came together at the invitation of the Agency for the Economy and Management of Energy (AEME), under the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum (MEP), for a results-sharing workshop on the modelling and strategy development work carried out over recent months.…

The celebration program for the Golden Jubilee of the establishment of Revolution School was officially opened at the sub-zonal levels in the Northern Red Sea Region on 17 September under the theme “Vibrant Commemoration: New Impetus for Nation Building.” At the opening event in Massawa, Mr. Tewolde Kelati, Minister of Marine Resources, and Ms. Asmeret Abraha, Governor of the Northern Red Sea Region, officially opened a photo exhibition. The program, which will continue until 20 September, will feature a musical concert, sports competitions, and seminars. Similar programs are also being conducted in the sub-zones of Nakfa, Afabet, and Ghinda.…

United States Peace Corps in Malawi welcomed 11 new volunteers who will serve in the country’s health and education sectors. The new volunteers were celebrated at a swearing-in ceremony which also coincided with Peace Corps’ 65th anniversary. Over the next two years, these Volunteers will live and work alongside Malawian communities, advancing the shared goals of development, mutual understanding, and friendship. Since 1963, more than 3,000 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in the Warm Heart of Africa, continuing a legacy of partnership and people-to-people connections. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of U.S. Embassy in Malawi.

On September 17, 2026, Ambassador Han Jing paid a courtesy call on Hon. Mulambo Haimbe, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Zambia. Ambassador Han conveyed a congratulatory message from Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China and Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, congratulated Hon. Haimbe on his reappointment as Foreign Minister and commended his contribution to China-Zambia relations during his previous term.…

Collateral Registry 2026 Second Quarterly Brief

Collateral Registry 2026 Second Quarterly Brief

New York-based fintech Azamra is exploring a mechanism to enable investment by the Cameroonian diaspora through the National Social Insurance Fund, CNPS. The company is also holding discussions with the Bank of Central African States, BEAC, on a cross-border payments pilot. The initiatives were disclosed by the U.S. Embassy in Cameroon, which said Azamra specializes in blockchain-powered tokenization solutions for government bonds and digital payment systems. The company is led by Cameroonian-American founder and CEO Leah Malla Rackovsky and is headquartered in New York, with operations in Cameroon.…

The SEC kindly invites the public to review and provide comments or feedback, where applicable, on the Draft Guidelines titled “SECURITIES INDUSTRY (GUIDELINES FOR INVESTMENT IN UNLISTED SECURITIES) 2026″ All feedback/comments should be sent to the following email addresses no later than Monday, 5th October, 2026 funds@sec.gov.gh. Access the Draft Guidelines here

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has ordered 12 hybrid straddle carriers from Kalmar for its new South Luzon Container Terminal (SLCT) in the Philippines. The equipment will be deployed at the terminal within Bauan International Port in Batangas. Delivery of all 12 machines is scheduled for completion during the third quarter of 2027. The […] International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has ordered 12 hybrid straddle carriers from Kalmar for its new South Luzon Container Terminal (SLCT) in the Philippines. The equipment will be deployed at the terminal within Bauan International Port in Batangas.…

The Tribunal noted that Mr Malami failed to appear before it to give evidence, adding that he acted against Nigeria’s interest and was “motivated by other incentive(s)”.