African markets and business updates

Zambia’s Finance Ministry announced plans to boost economic growth to an average of 7% annually through 2029, building on recent progress in debt restructuring and economic reforms. The government’s medium-term macroeconomic framework projects growth rates of 6.0% in 2027, 7.5% in 2028, and 7.1% in 2029. This follows the 6.4% growth forecast for 2026 outlined …

The case of Vally Amisi continues to stir strong emotions in Kinshasa, as his family calls for greater transparency over the extradition of the main suspect in his death.

Zimbabwe’s mining sector is entering a period of growing electricity demand, with the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe forecasting that consumption could rise from approximately 1,000MW today to more than 1,500MW within the next 12 months, driven by mine expansions and new mineral processing facilities. Within this context, VUKA Group is launching the C&I Energy + Storage Summit Zimbabwe on 17 November 2027, a dedicated pre-conference programme co-located with Zimbabwe Mining Week 2026 (17-19 November 2026) at the Rainbow Towers Hotel & Conference Centre in Harare.…

Sheep took over Southwark Bridge in London on Sunday, 27 September, as the city hosted its annual Woolmen’s Sheep Drive.

Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement Systems (NIBSS) spends at least N150 million monthly on power to keep its operations running, with diesel accounting for about N100 million of the expenditure.

RobotPlusPlus (ROBOT++) ( ), an engineering-led developer of working-at-height robots, is extending automation across industrial maintenance with its HighMate Series for industrial cleaning and corrosion control, led by the HighMate AP-F-CO Coating Robot+VOC Recovery System. The systems, presented at SMM 2026 in Hamburg, cut workers' exposure to hazardous work at height while improving cleaning and surface-treatment efficiency and consistency. On ships, storage tanks, bridges, and other large steel structures, manual coating often struggles with harmful particles, high paint loss, and reliance on the painter’s skill. The HighMate AP-F-CO Coating Robot+VOC Recovery System handle exactly that.…

The explosive surge in artificial intelligence and cloud computing is forcing hyper-scale technology companies to confront a stark reality. This is simply because traditional electricity grids cannot keep up with their relentless demand for power. Modern data center campuses require vast amounts of electricity delivered around the clock without interruption. This therefore renders variable renewables […]

Dangote Group’s planned refinery in Lamu, Kenya, is expected to generate about 1,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity, twice the power-generation capacity of its refinery in Lagos.

by Aggie Konde- Chief Brand, Communications, External Engagements & Advocacy at AGRA How institutions can connect knowledge, investment and farmer prosperity around a shared economic outcome In the first drawing of Prosperity Architecture, I argued that Africa already possesses much of the knowledge required to build prosperity.…

Investec Limited Investec plc Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa Incorporated in England and Wales Registration number 1925/002833/06 Registration number 3633621 JSE share code: INL LSE share code: INVP JSE hybrid code: INPR JSE share code: INP JSE debt code: INLV ISIN: GB00B17BBQ50 NSX […] Investec Limited Investec plc Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa Incorporated in England and Wales Registration number 1925/002833/06 Registration number 3633621 JSE share code: INL LSE share code: INVP JSE hybrid code: INPR JSE share code: INP JSE debt code: INLV ISIN: GB00B17BBQ50 NSX share code: IVD LEI: 2138007Z3U5GWDN3MY22 BSE share code: INVESTEC ISIN: ZAE000081949 LEI: 213800CU7SM6O4UWOZ70 The Investec Limited Share Incentive Plan 2021 (the “Plan”): Dealings in Securities As part of the dual listed company structure, Investec plc and Investec Limited notify both the London Stock Exchange and the JSE Limited (the “JSE”) of matters which are required to be disclosed under the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, and Listing Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) and/or the JSE Listings Requirements. In compliance with paragraphs 6.78 to 6.89 and 6.90 of the JSE Listings Requirements, the Plan is required to disclose details of indirect beneficial on market acquisitions of Investec Limited ordinary shares made to satisfy the Plan’s obligations to its participants and accordingly the following dealings are disclosed: Share Incentive Plan: The Investec Limited Share Incentive Plan 2021 Date of transaction: 22 September 2026 Number of shares acquired: 175,000 Price: ZAR 138.7257 Total value: ZAR 24,276,997.50 Share Incentive Plan: The Investec Limited Share Incentive Plan 2021 Date of transaction: 22 September 2026 Number of shares acquired: 95,544 Price: ZAR 138.0000 Total value: ZAR 13,185,072.00 Share Incentive Plan: The Investec Limited Share Incentive Plan 2021 Date of transaction: 23 September 2026 Number of shares acquired: 114,715 Price: ZAR 136.1191 Total value: ZAR 15,614,902.56 Share Incentive Plan: The Investec Limited Share Incentive Plan 2021 Date of transaction: 25 September 2026 Number of shares acquired: 176,908 Price: ZAR 131.7253 Total value: ZAR 23,303,259.37 Prior clearance to deal in these securities was obtained.…